HUDU is completely redesigning and updating its website in response to current health and social care reforms and changes to the planning system. read more >

Planning powers are increasingly being used to control a proliferation of hot food takeaways as part of a drive to encourage healthier eating and lifestyles. read more >

HUDU’s updated rapid HIA tool is designed to ensure new developments make a positive contribution to healthy urban development. read more >

Croydon and Brent are the latest Boroughs to formally adopt a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The new charging schedules will take effect from 1 April in Croydon and 1 July in Brent. read more >

As part of a drive to produce shorter, more up to date information and advice, HUDU is reviewing and updating all its publications.
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The Secretary of State for Health has today (31 Jan) published his decision on the future of the South London Healthcare NHS Trust – see 8 Jan News item South London Healthcare NHS Trust final report published. read more >