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Nickie Aiken
Former MP for Cities of London and Westminster

Planning Reforms - Do you agree that local residents and councillors should have more say?

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Planning Reforms

Since arriving in Parliament, Nickie has lobbied Ministers to give local people a greater say in the licensing and planning process. On issues like al fresco dining, it’s clear that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work, and local authorities such as Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation must be able to give individual
neighbourhoods their say.

It’s this view, giving local people a greater say, that Nickie is working with Government to reflect within legislation, especially as the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, which lays out the Government’s reforms to the planning and licensing system, makes its way through Parliament.

Nickie commented,

“As your local MP since 2019, and in my 16 years as a Councillor, I have only ever met people who are passionate about their neighbourhoods. You know what works best and I will reflect that approach in this important legislation.”

Nickie is also continuing to lobby the Government over Section 618 of the Housing Act following discussions with the Barbican Association and City of London Corporation. The clause bars City of London Councillors from speaking or voting on issues that affect the areas they represent if they rent a home from the Court of the Common Council, part of the Corporation of London. Nickie believes that this antiquated law puts City of London residents at a disadvantage compared to residents in any other local authority and is working very closely with the City of London Corporation to effect change.

Planning reforms: Do you agree that local residents and councillors should have more say?

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Two Cities MP stands up for your voice in the planning process

Wednesday, 8 June, 2022
Member of Parliament for the Cities of London & Westminster, Nickie Aiken, spoke out for local people to have their say in the planning process during the Second Reading of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. Nickie knows that local people know what works best in their neighbourhoods.
NA Marylebone Association

Listening to the Marylebone Association

Monday, 9 August, 2021
MP for the Two Cities, Nickie Aiken, met with the Marylebone Association to listen to the thoughts and concerns of local people in Marylebone and the Two Cities.  Concerns were raised over e-scooters and the government's upcoming planning reforms amongst many other issues. If like N
NA & David Kaner

Nickie's Covent Garden Walk About

Friday, 30 July, 2021
Nickie had a brilliant visit to Covent Garden with David Kaner from the Covent Garden Community Association. They had a walk about to discuss many issues affecting businesses and local people, including the forthcoming government planning reforms. David also highlighted what impact the Government'

Nickie Aiken makes the case for greater local engagement in the planning system

Thursday, 15 July, 2021
Nickie called for greater engagement with local people throughout the planning system, protection of conservation areas, affordable and appropriate homes, and the ability for local authorities to influence local developments.

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