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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Over 230 York pensioners £7,000 a year better off with Pension Credit
Hikes to Micklegate parking charges which would see an end to half-hour rates and free Sunday morning stays for churchgoers have been put on hold following a backlash.
A former East Yorkshire subpostmaster has said he still wants “vindication” for the way he and his family were treated during the Horizon IT scandal after being made an OBE.
