Radical proposals for London to “grow upwards” by adding extra storeys to homes and businesses are being looked at by ministers, the Evening Standard has learned. They include tackling the housing shortage by allowing homeowners to extend upwards and create spare bedrooms or new flats for people who prefer to…
ConHome readers are intelligent, aesthetically literate folk so – of course – you’ll already be familiar with my article in The Daily Telegraph on protecting the UK’s favourite city and townscapes. But on the off chance you missed it, or if the details have temporarily slipped your memory, here’s the…
Travel Weekly report on Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson, who has agreed to work with Brussels and the industry on reforming the European Directive on Package Travel following a letter from former Tourism Minister John Penrose. Consumer affairs minister Jo Swinson has agreed to work with Brussels and the industry…
I hope everyone had a good Christmas break? January is usually the time when we all vow to stop waistlines expanding and bank accounts shrinking, and live more healthily. And what could be healthier than a bracing winter walk along Weston’s beautiful seafront, or Brean Down with its glorious (and,…