Dacorum Borough Council4 days agoCharity plans heritage centre for empty buildingA charity wants to use an empty Grade II* listed building to house thousands of artefacts.4 days ago29 Jun 2026Council restructure news still on track for JulyThe government tells councils in Herts "timings are still in place" for an announcement.29 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Why are some councils losing planning controls?Some developers could bypass councils and apply directly to the government for planning permission.17 Jun 202619 May 2026Court injunction on traveller site stays in place The injunction stops "any unauthorised works or use" at a site built without planning permission.19 May 20268 May 2026Travellers on green belt wait for High Court rulingA council took legal action, but people living in a field say their human rights were not considered. 8 May 202615 Apr 2026Families seek retrospective permission to live on siteA High Court judge hears a request from families on the site for "retrospective planning permission".15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026What does the law say about unauthorised encampments?Questions arise around the issue after a number of caravans settled in a field near a village.15 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Police investigate complaints about 'encampment'A "number of allegations" are made about an "unauthorised encampment" of caravans in an AONB.7 Apr 20265 Apr 2026Illegal work in AONB causes 'damage and distress'Caravans move onto a field in a beauty spot after diggers spend the bank holiday clearing the land.5 Apr 2026...
