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Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce launches destination campaign
Western Sydney’s tourism taskforce has launched a unified destination campaign spanning 13 local government areas after the region recorded $9.6 billion in annual visitor expenditure.
Western Sydney’s tourism taskforce has launched a unified destination campaign spanning 13 local government areas after the region recorded $9.6 billion in annual visitor expenditure.
Source: AccomNews · Originally published: 2026-10-27T09:23:50+10:00
Pokie Billionaire Family’s Victorian Debut Takes Fast-Track Route
Simon and Anna Ainsworth are seeking approval for 35 townhouses at Mount Eliza through Victoria’s fast-track planning pathway, which excludes third-party review rights.
Simon and Anna Ainsworth are seeking approval for 35 townhouses at Mount Eliza through Victoria’s fast-track planning pathway, which excludes third-party review rights.
Source: The Urban Developer · Originally published: 2026-10-27T12:50+10:00
Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation to create a ‘must have’ destination for brands on a global scale
A section of London’s Oxford Street has become traffic-free, with outdoor dining areas and two public squares planned as part of a wider retail, leisure and hospitality transformation.
A section of London’s Oxford Street has become traffic-free, with outdoor dining areas and two public squares planned as part of a wider retail, leisure and hospitality transformation.
Source: Restaurant Online · Originally published: 2026-10-26T10:24:46.463Z
Urban Splash and igloo to deliver Liverpool resi scheme
Urban Splash and igloo have signed an agreement with Liverpool City Council to redevelop Festival Gardens with around 800 homes, including affordable housing, subject to planning consent.
Urban Splash and igloo have signed an agreement with Liverpool City Council to redevelop Festival Gardens with around 800 homes, including affordable housing, subject to planning consent.
Source: Urban Living News · Originally published: 2026-10-26T13:40:45+00:00
VAT rules give housing associations ‘perverse incentive’ to leave homes empty, Senedd committee hears
Trivallis executive Louise Atwood told a Senedd committee that VAT relief available after homes have stood empty for two years can discourage housing associations from renovating them sooner.
Trivallis executive Louise Atwood told a Senedd committee that VAT relief available after homes have stood empty for two years can discourage housing associations from renovating them sooner.
Source: Inside Housing · Originally published: 2026-10-26T16:30:00Z
Ofgem director warns against landlords ‘hiding’ from heat network regulations
Ofgem has warned social landlords of potential enforcement action if they fail to register their heat networks by 26 January, with only 5.5% of estimated networks registered so far.
Ofgem has warned social landlords of potential enforcement action if they fail to register their heat networks by 26 January, with only 5.5% of estimated networks registered so far.
Source: Inside Housing · Originally published: 2026-10-26T15:30:00Z