Exorcising blight

Article Abstract:

Several interested groups are calling on the UK government to resolve the problems caused by compulsory purchase orders (CPO) and to develop a fair system of compensation. Some 63% of occupiers are unhappy with the CPO system. The Property Industry Group has been set up to lobby the government for a simpler compulsory purchase system and for the quicker payment of compensation which reflects the hardship felt by those under threat of a compulsory order. It has been pointed out people living along a proposed scheme may not be able to sell their properties even if they are unaffected.

Subdividers and developers, not elsewhere classified, Land Subdivision and Land Development, Land Development, United Kingdom, Laws, regulations and rules, Real estate industry, Criticism and interpretation, Compensation (Law), Forced migration

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Blight relief

Article Abstract:

The UK government is seeking to deal with the problem of contaminated land by establishing a system which identifies the most dangerous types of contamination and imposes as much remediation as is required to make these sites safe for the purpose for which they are intended to be used. However, the DOE's draft guidance on this issue has received a mixed response, with local authorities expressing concern about their role in implementing the identification and remediation of contaminated land.

Planning

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British Gas unveils scheme for cleaning up contaminated sites

Article Abstract:

The Urban Renewal Foundation, created recently by British Gas Properties, aims to represent the urban renewal industry. With support from banks, contractors and landowners, it will set standards for cleaning up polluted sites, and will also act as a lobbying group. It will seek more incentives to assist in the decontamination and development of urban sites. It will also offer training in clean-up methods and run an education programme.

Services, Centrica PLC

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