Piers Wehner
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Land Registry confirms double-digit house price growth
Industry surveys showing double-digit growth in house prices have been confirmed by a Land Registry report out today. The report showed a rise of 10.83% for house prices in England…
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Livingstone will not appeal against Tube court defeat
London mayor Ken Livingstone and his transport commissioner, Bob Kiley, will not appeal against the High Court’s rejection of their call for a judicial review of the Government’s proposed PPP…
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Westminster council calls for London Plan rethink
Westminster council has called on London Mayor Ken Livingstone to recognise the “unique” nature of Westminster and to avoid “one-size-fits-all” planning policies for the capital.
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Property and construction industries forge alliance
The property and construction industries have today jointly created the Design in Construction Alliance (DiCA), which aims to be “a dedicated interface between the design and construction processes”. .
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Byers urges US-style commitment to private rented sector
The Government today called on major financial institutions to follow the lead of institutions in the US and the Netherlands in order to boost the private residential rented sector.
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Green groups unite to attack mayor’s London Plan
Almost 30 London organisations and individuals have issued a joint statement in response to mayor Ken Livingstone’s Towards the London Plan consultation paper, attacking its “world-city” focus.
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RICS wants its transport strategy in London Plan
The RICS is calling on London Mayor Ken Livingstone to include key elements of its transport strategy in the London Plan.
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London Chamber First on course to launch in October
London First and the London Chamber of Commerce (LCC) have completed negotiations on their planned merger into London Chamber First, a new organisation representing business in the capital. .
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PIF to draw up new commercial leases voluntary code
Members of the Property Industry Forum have agreed a strict timetable for drawing up a new voluntary code of practice on flexible commercial leases, following a meeting between the Forum…
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Boots to open new “Pure Beauty” outlet in Richmond
Boots the Chemists has taken 240 sq m (2,550 sq ft) of retail space in Richmond-upon-Thames to be one of its new “cosmetics and fragrance only” stores.
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Warm welcome for GLA social housing policy
Ken Livingstone’s Towards the London Plan consultation document has been commended for its approach to social housing by leading housing groups.
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Livingstone lashes Birmingham national stadium rumour
London mayor Ken Livingstone has called for a swift decision on the future of Wembley, and an end to speculation about the site of the national stadium.