BPF warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of compulsory purchase orders

The British Property Federation said that while removing barriers to sites is key, the full risks need to be considered. The post BPF warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of compulsory purchase orders appeared first on Property Week.

Glasgow mulls compulsory purchase of Alexander Thomson’s Egyptian Halls

The Architects’ JournalGlasgow mulls compulsory purchase of Alexander Thomson’s Egyptian Halls Glasgow City Council is considering compulsorily purchasing Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson's Egyptian Halls in Glasgow after a bid to buy the 153-year-old building fell through The post Glasgow mulls compulsory purchase of Alexander Thomson’s Egyptian Halls appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Blackpool campus clears CPO hurdle

Morgan Sindall could start construction of a new campus for Blackpool & the Fylde College in Blackpool town centre this summer now that council has secured compulsory purchase powers.

Government consults on changes to make CPO powers ‘faster and more efficient’

The government has published its proposals to revamp compulsory purchase order (CPO) powers to allow councils to buy land for affordable housing development at a lower price. The post Government consults on changes to make CPO powers ‘faster and more efficient’ appeared first on Property Week.

Ministry sets out compulsory purchase reforms

The government is consulting on plans to give councils new land purchase powers to speed up house-building and infrastructure.

The B1M - Why China Needs This $67BN Railway,

The Thai government has big plans to become the logistic hub in Southeast Asia. It's building the Trans-ASEAN Line as a high speed rail network costing more than $67BN. This brand new high speed railway is set to transport people and goods more than six times faster than the current trains. It will also serve as a connection to China’s massive rail network with the promise of revolutionising trade and spurring growth across the continent.

The Sunday Times - HS2: Living in Britain's biggest building site 30012021

A brief video that touches on some of the environmental impacts in constructing the HS2 line, especially communities and residents near the railway route