I thank noble Lords who have supported this amendment and the Minister for responding in the positive way that he has. This is broader than social housing and, although I am really pleased to hear that everybody agrees that local authorities must know the facts in order to meet the...

I thank noble Lords who have supported this amendment and the Minister for responding in the positive way that he has. This is broader than social housing and, although I am really pleased to hear that everybody agrees that local authorities must know the facts in order to meet the...

148: After Clause 95, insert the following new Clause— ““Local development: survey of area (1) Section 13 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (survey of area) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (3) insert— ““(3A) The local planning authority shall undertake and publish a numerical assessment of...

148: After Clause 95, insert the following new Clause— ““Local development: survey of area (1) Section 13 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (survey of area) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (3) insert— ““(3A) The local planning authority shall undertake and publish a numerical assessment of...

My Lords, localism and the Localism Bill present many opportunities for people of all backgrounds and all ages to be involved in local decision-making and developing their neighbourhoods. I declare an interest as heading up a think tank, ILC-UK, which looks at the impact of demographic change on all our...

My Lords, localism and the Localism Bill present many opportunities for people of all backgrounds and all ages to be involved in local decision-making and developing their neighbourhoods. I declare an interest as heading up a think tank, ILC-UK, which looks at the impact of demographic change on all our...