By Sue Long
Say ‘Strangeways’ to a Mancunian or Salfordian and many will think of the imposing Victorian ventilation tower of HMP Manchester which has stood tall over the local skyline for well over a hundred years. These days the skyline is also filled, albeit from distance, with the gleaming skyscrapers that represent the rapid growth of Manchester…
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By Sue Long
Negotiations relating to compulsory purchase claims can sometimes be protracted or reach a stalemate position. Mediation is a useful mechanism to facilitate negotiations with the aim of reaching an agreed position. What is Mediation? Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to help resolve compulsory purchase disputes. An independent specialist is appointed as…
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By Sue Long
Acquiring Authorities would no doubt love to receive an OFSTED outstanding accreditation in their handling of a compulsory purchase. Now they know how to!! Thanks to the recent Public Inquiry confirmation of the decision in London Borough of Southwark (Elephant and Castle Town Centre) Compulsory Purchase Order (No.2) 2023 the pathway to achieve such an…
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By Sue Long
The Government has recently concluded a consultation on reforms to the compulsory purchase process and compensation practices, aimed at streamlining the system, reducing costs, and improving fairness, all while facilitating the progression of essential infrastructure projects. Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) enable public authorities to acquire private property or land for projects deemed to benefit the…
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be Compulsory Purchase Surveyor? Compulsory Purchase is a mystery to some, but here we will give you an insight into what a typical day is like on Roger Hannah’s CPO team.
By Simon Cook
St Helens Borough Council and the English Cities Fund (ECF) are bringing forward ambitious plans to transform St Helens town centre via what they describe as a once-in-a-lifetime regeneration project. The Council is working on a 20-year regeneration plan for the Borough with the English Cities Fund, a strategic joint venture between Muse, Legal & General, and Homes England.
By jbc_admin
Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) are important tools for statutory bodies to deliver social and economic change. Here we look at a series of CPOs highlighting a variety of schemes being promoted across the country including: 1. Environment Agency (Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme) Compulsory Purchase Order 2018 Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme was created to address the…
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By jbc_admin
Acting for the final landowner required to secure access, Roger Hannah has successfully negotiated a settlement which unlocks the development of a 625 acre site. The deal sees the culmination of negotiations which have been ongoing for a number of years. Through careful management and extensive dialogue, Roger Hannah were able to reach an agreement…
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By jbc_admin
On 1st October 2017 the Home Loss Payment (Prescribed Amounts) (England) Regulations 2017 came into force. (No.769) Under Section 29 of the Land Compensation Act 1973, the Home Loss Payment was introduced. The payment is available to those faced with a Compulsory Purchase Order and who occupy a dwelling as an owner occupier. The payment…
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