Public Services & Infrastructure

Christchurch City Council Extends Deadline for Urban Planning Decisions
Public Services & Infrastructure Christchurch City Council Extends Deadline for Urban Planning Decisions

The Christchurch City Council has decided to extend its deadline for notifying decisions on the Independent Hearings Panel's (IHP) recommendations for Plan Change 14, a move that reflects the complexities and significant public interest surrounding urban development in the region. This plan,

September 13, 2024
Wales Advances with 20mph Speed Limits, Bus Reforms, and Rail Upgrades
Public Services & Infrastructure Wales Advances with 20mph Speed Limits, Bus Reforms, and Rail Upgrades

In an ongoing effort to modernize and enhance its transportation system, Wales has undertaken a series of transformative policies and initiatives. These encompass the introduction of a 20mph default speed limit, sweeping bus reforms, and significant rail upgrades. While aimed at elevating public

September 13, 2024
How Will Attica's New Buses Transform Urban Transportation by 2025?
Public Services & Infrastructure How Will Attica's New Buses Transform Urban Transportation by 2025?

In a significant move aimed at modernizing urban transport in Attica, the Greek government has embarked on an ambitious project to upgrade public transportation across the region. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently underscored this commitment during his visit to the Attica Urban Transport

September 12, 2024
Can a Central Act Protect Indian Healthcare Workers from Rising Attacks?
Public Services & Infrastructure Can a Central Act Protect Indian Healthcare Workers from Rising Attacks?

In recent years, the alarming rise in attacks on healthcare workers (HCWs) in India has led to an urgent call for a uniform Central Protection Act (CPA) to ensure their safety. Following the tragic rape and murder of a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, there is

September 12, 2024
How Will Oyo State’s Building Permit Amnesty Benefit Property Owners?
Public Services & Infrastructure How Will Oyo State’s Building Permit Amnesty Benefit Property Owners?

The Oyo State Government, spearheaded by Governor Seyi Makinde, has rolled out an innovative 60-day Online Building Permit Amnesty (OYOBPA) program to regularize buildings that were constructed without official approval. Kicking off on August 26, 2024, and wrapping up on October 27, 2024, this

September 12, 2024
Can the Cockfosters Development Solve London's Housing Crisis?
Public Services & Infrastructure Can the Cockfosters Development Solve London's Housing Crisis?

The recent approval to develop hundreds of homes on the land currently occupied by the Cockfosters Tube station car park marks a significant shift in London's urban planning approach to address the ongoing housing crisis, exemplifying how political dynamics and urban strategies intersect to

September 11, 2024
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