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Defra consultation - remediation of land affected by contamination - a regulatory summary

Defra has issued a consultation on draft guidance in response to the specific recommendations of the Kirby report.

Assembly advises OFWAT not to hold up development

Guidance from the Welsh Assembly Government to the director general of water services on the 2004 review of water price limits stresses that "economic developm…

Barker, HBF's Initial Briefing

HBF welcomes Barker’s recognition of the housing supply crisis and the holistic approach taken in her recommendations.

Member Briefing - Barker Review

The Barker Review contains a wide range of recommendations covering planning, taxation and the housebuilding industry. The government, which has accepted the r…

OFWAT Water Act 2003 consultation - HBF response on disputes and appeals

The HBF has sent a response to the consultation with a covering letter.

OFWAT Water Act 2003 consultation - HBF response on financial arrangements for self-lay and requisitioning agreements

HBF has sent a response to the consultation with a covering letter.

Water Act 2003 - competition for laying water mains - OFWAT guidance

On 14 May 2004 OFWAT will be issuing the guidance to the amendments to the Water Industry Act 1991 as set out in the Water Act 2003 for Self-Lay for Water Main…

East of England Development Agency - Regional Economic Strategy

The HBF has submitted comments to the East of England Development Agency concerning the content of its draft Regional Economic Strategy which is now being revi…

RPG14 Studies (HBF Member Involvement)

HBF had a meeting with East of England Regional Assembly and GO-East representatives in March 2004 at which discussion occurred as to how to take forward devel…

Newark & Sherwood LDF – Issues Report

The HBF has submitted representations to Newark & Sherwood District Council concerning the its draft Issues Report in respect of its future Local Development F…