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HANSARDNational Planning Policy Statements: Climate ChangeI too am a vice-president of the Local Government Association. The White Paper proudly proclaims to be sweeping away red tape and simplifying requirements for environmental…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: University StudentsMy Lords, I offer a local government slant. How much consultation was done with local authorities before the decision was made to take the “business as near to normal as possible”…16 Nov 2020HANSARDQualificationsIn a former life, I was a senior teacher in a very large comprehensive school, where it was evident that the 14-to-19 curriculum was uninspiring and inappropriate for many…03 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsIt is quite clear from the Minister’s words that both sides are not sitting down and resolving their issues, and nor is our Government’s raising of issues with the Indian…02 Nov 2020HANSARDTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020I am delighted to be sharing the Chamber today with our two new Members, who are clearly going to bring to it the considerable expertise for which we are known and renowned—but, I…27 Oct 2020HANSARDHousing Delivery TestTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the efficacy of the Housing Delivery Test.13 Oct 2020HANSARDHousing Delivery TestI beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association.13 Oct 2020HANSARDHousing Delivery TestI thank the Minister. I understand what he said, but what powers do the Government believe that a council has for the delivery of a scheme once planning permission has been…13 Oct 2020HANSARDLicensing: Closing TimeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to amend the Licensing Act 2003 to allow local authorities to take action against premises that are not enforcing the 10 pm…29 Sept 2020HANSARDLicensing: Closing TimeMy Lords, as a former council leader, the Minister will know better than most the impact of the universal closing time on our high streets. It is no surprise that the police, the…29 Sept 2020HANSARDLicensing: Closing TimeMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question in my name on the Order Paper, I remind the House that I am a vice-president of the Local Government Association.29 Sept 2020HANSARDCivil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020My Lords, very briefly and swiftly I shall give the local government perspective of the impact of this SI. This pandemic has merely highlighted and exacerbated a growing…23 Sept 2020HANSARDDevolution in EnglandI am glad to hear the Minister say that, because my question is around unitary authorities. Obviously, the rumour mill is rife at the moment that this is causing some delays. The…22 Sept 2020HANSARDPlanningMy Lords, I declare my interest: I too am a vice-president of the Local Government Association. The Minister referred to building beautiful and quality. The reality is that every…16 Sept 2020HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020I too thank the Minister for giving his time generously this week in the meeting that has already been mentioned. I certainly appreciated it. I give my wholehearted support to the…10 Sept 2020HANSARDHousing: New HomesMy Lords, in my experience of local government, I found the public to be very resistant to new development, changing from nimbys into BANANAs—build absolutely nothing anywhere…08 Sept 2020HANSARDPlanning RulesI thank the Minister for that Answer. Does he share any of the concerns expressed by a wide range of professional bodies, including the LGA and others, that the cumulative impact…28 Jul 2020HANSARDPlanning RulesMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and remind the House that I am a vice-president of the Local Government Association.28 Jul 2020HANSARDPlanning RulesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to their announcement on 21 July about changes to planning rules, how they intend to measure the impact on communities of (1) any further…28 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillI, too, have been asked to be brief. It is worth saying that obviously there are serious concerns about the cumulative impact of these issues where premises are gathered together.…13 Jul 2020