Under the proposals, Labour would overhaul how land is valued under the compulsory purchase order process as part of efforts to tackle housing shortages.
New powers allowing local authorities to compulsorily purchase housing land more cheaply that are being considered by Labour if it wins a next general election would mean a 'sea change in the pace at which housing can be delivered,’ York’s new housing boss says.
Under the proposals, Labour would overhaul how land is valued under the compulsory purchase order process as part of efforts to tackle housing shortages.
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A riverside path in York has closed due to "structural damage".
TRIBUTES are being paid to war veteran Joseph Thomas who has died aged 99 and will have a memorial funeral service at York Minster tomorrow (Wednesday, January 22).
