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Government announces faster planning appeals process

The Government has unveiled changes to simplify planning appeals procedures in a move that should benefit NCC members.

The reforms are to streamline processes to ensure planning appeal decisions can…


Park homes sector “important” says minister

The Government has described the park homes sector as “an important part of the housing market”.

The comments were made by Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government,…


Government announces plans to “turbocharge housebuilding”

More than 500,000 homes will be built through the Government-backed ‘housing bank’ that will unlock billions in private sector investment.

The official announcement, available here, states: “The National Housing Bank,…


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NCC's view on IGEM proposals for gas certification reform

On Wednesday 11 June, Rob White, Technical Director for Holiday Caravans and Park Homes at the NCC, attended a pivotal workshop hosted by the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers…


Scottish county moves to postpone tourist levy

South Ayrshire Council has taken a step closer to put plans for a visitor levy on hold until at least August 2027.

The Scottish Government has passed legislation that allows…


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NCC statement for BBC’s Scams and Scandals programme

The BBC will broadcast a new investigative episode of its Scams and Scandals series titled “Holiday Parks Exposed” on Friday, 13 June at 8pm on BBC One Yorkshire and BBC…


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An update on our work regarding Abnormal Loads

As reported last week the long-awaited National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Guidance on Abnormal Loads was published on 2 June.

Read a copy of the Guidance online here.

The NCC’s Director…



Atlas Leisure Homes brand acquired following closure

The Rix Group has acquired the intellectual property of former leisure home manufacturer Atlas Leisure Homes for an undisclosed sum.

The deal, which follows Atlas Leisure Homes entering administration earlier…


NCC helps launch UK Towing Safety Alliance

The NCC is proud to be a founding member of the newly-launched UK Towing Safety Alliance, a coalition dedicated to improving awareness of towing safely across the UK’s roads for…


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Wales and Scotland visitor levy update

The NCC team has been engaging with Government officials in Wales and Scotland this week over the implementation of visitor levies in the two nations.

Both devolved parliaments had previously…