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26 November 2008 - Democratic input to planning is saved
Government’s long-awaited announcement on the future of strategic planning is a victory for democracy, says the South East England Regional Assembly.

21 November 2008 - Greater south east England unites against expansion of Heathrow airport
Representatives of the London, South-East and East of England regional planning bodies have released a joint statement that expresses their unified position on aviation and opposes further expansion of Heathrow airport

18 November 2008 - Road to better transport
Reducing congestion and improving public transport in the South East will be made easier with a new guide published this week by the Regional Assembly.

5 November 2008 - Transport bid for Kent and Sussex
Bids for £11.6 million of transport investment in Dover and Shoreham have been backed by the South East England Regional Transport Board

31 October 2008 - Last chance to give views on Gypsy and Traveller needs
There are just three weeks left to give views on plans for new Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople accommodation in South East England

23 October 2008 - Advice on priorities must unlock projects
Advice to Government on spending priorities must help unlock much-needed infrastructure, South East England Regional Assembly members and Regional Minister Jonathan Shaw MP agreed this week

22 October 2008 - Mismatch on homes and investment
Government's plans for the South East radically overestimate the demand for housing and drastically underestimate the need for infrastructure investment

10 October 2008 - Green belt envied abroad - but not at home
South East success in protecting green belt land has been held up as an example of good practice in a major new documentary on Dutch National TV

2 October 2008 - Help residents become greener
Nine in 10 South East residents are committed to living a greener lifestyle but they need help to deliver on the promise - especially on travel behaviour

18 September 2008 - Housing and transport South East’s biggest concerns
House prices and congestion are the biggest concerns for South East residents, says a survey for the South East England Regional Assembly.

9 September 2008 - New Chairman calls for affordable housing funds
More funding for affordable homes in the South East is top priority for newly-elected Chairman of the South East England Regional Housing Board, Councillor Elizabeth Cartwright.

1 September 2008 - Assembly wants views on Gypsy and Traveller needs
Public consultation opens this week on plans for new spaces for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in South East England.

28 August 2008 - The world is not enough for South East residents
Worldwide food shortages and escalating fuel prices are making many of us think more carefully about the way we live and the resources we use. A new guide published today shows how we can make positive changes.

15 August 2008 - Bills on the rise call for acting water wise
With water companies bidding to increase customer bills by up to 25%, more must be done to guarantee supplies that meet our region's needs

6 August 2008 - Assembly seeks port and land connection
Ports expansion must take account of existing land-based infrastructure plans and aim to cut pollution

4 August 2008 - Housing 'minimums' unsustainable, says Assembly
Government proposals to change housing targets into minimum requirements could harm the environment and stretch transport, schools, energy and water supplies to breaking point

29 July 2008 - Last chance to comment on Aggregates production
Time is running out for South East organisations and residents to have a say on how targets for quarrying sand, rock and gravel should be spread across the region

17 July 2008 - Assembly Chief Executive moves on
Paul Bevan, Chief Executive of the South East England Regional Assembly, is to leave the organisation on 30 September 2008, after nine years in post.

17 July 2008 - Government bids to increase South East homes
Government's bid to force up South East housing targets continues with today's launch of public consultation on building at least 662,500 homes by 2026

16 July 2008 - Assembly calls for planning rethink
The South East England Regional Assembly has issued a call to defend democratically-led planning in its annual report, launched today.

16 July 2008 - New Chairman to lead fight for democracy
Cllr Paul Carter, Leader of Kent County Council, has today been elected as the new Chairman of the South East England Regional Assembly. He replaces Cllr Keith Mitchell, Leader of Oxfordshire, who stood down after three years as Assembly Chairman.

11 July 2008 - Housing crash risks a downward spiral
New funding rules are needed to stop the housing crash creating a downward spiral where councils can't deliver affordable homes or employ staff to process new planning applications

10 July 2008 - Unfair funding system must go, says Assembly
An urgent review of Government spending is needed to stop England losing out to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and halt under-funding of English regions

7 July 2008 - Assembly calls for lower sand and gravel targets
Government needs to cut by a third the amount of gravel and sand it expects to be quarried in the South East

30 June 2008 - Residents show neighbours how to go green
Eco friendly homes are being opened to visitors in June and July with help from the South East England Regional Assembly to encourage more residents to go green.

26 June 2008 - 50,000 homes a year undemocratic and unrealistic
New figures calling on the South East to consider building up to 50,000 homes a year are simply out of step with reality says the South East England Regional Assembly.

24 June 2008 - Regional Transport Board Chairman Honoured
Cllr Nick Skellett, Chairman of the South East England Regional Transport Board, has been made a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours for services to local government.

19 June 2008 - Councils are first choice to decide regional planning
New research shows that local residents back councillors to make big decisions on planning, housing and transport - just as their role is under threat from Government.

9 June 2008 - Transport Board pushes for better rail services
New contracts for the South Central rail franchise offer a prime opportunity to deliver more seats, faster services and better east-west transport links says the South East England Regional Transport Board (RTB).

9 June 2008 - South East bids for £multi-million transport injection
A bid for £124 million transport cash will deliver 15 key projects to support new housing in the region's growth areas, says the South East England Regional Transport Board (RTB).

2 June 2008 - New agenda for a more sustainable South East
The South East's strong economy must contribute to a good quality of life for all residents, cut deprivation, help protect the environment and reduce the use of natural resources

28 May 2008 - South East success comes at a price
The South East's strong economy and successful house building programme may have a high environmental price warns a new report from the South East England Regional Assembly.

27 May 2008 - £900 tax on South East tenants must end
Nearly a third of rent paid by South East local authority tenants is being unfairly whisked out of the region to subsidise housing in other parts of the country, says the South East England Regional Housing Board.

15 May 2008 - Higher housing targets will not improve affordability - new study shows
Government plans for huge increases in house building will not improve affordability - in 20 years home ownership will be even further out of reach for average earners says new research for the South East England Regional Assembly

15 May 2008 - Consultation starts on aggregates production
South East organisations and residents are being asked their views on how to allocate targets for producing rock, gravel and sand. These allocations will influence future planning permissions for quarries across the South East.

8 April 2008 - Councils Need Support For Rural Affordable Housing
Local authorities need the power and resources to deliver rural affordable housing that meets local needs, not a centralised formula.

7 April 2008 - Eco-Towns Threaten Infrastructure Crisis
Government plans for ‘environmentally friendly’ eco-towns could seriously increase pressure on overstretched transport infrastructure and utilities.

4 April 2008 - Champions Of Affordable Housing
Championing an increase in new affordable homes in the South East over the next three years is top priority for the South East England Regional Housing Board.

31 March 2008 - Government Plans Eliminate Critical Voices
Government is preparing to ride roughshod over residents' views with new proposals to shift housing, planning and transport powers from councillor-led regional assemblies to unelected quangos responsible for economic growth.

27 March 2008 - Heathrow T5 Opens With Empty Train Platforms
Heathrow's new train station for Terminal 5 opened to the public today with two unused platforms, showing that public transport needs higher priority at this major international gateway.

20 March 2008 - Vital To Keep South East Planning Skills
The South East needs to ensure expert planning skills are not lost as a result of uncertainty surrounding Government plans to change regional housing, planning and transport responsibilities, say local government and planning professionals.

10 March 2008 - "Two Year Delay Just Not Good Enough," says Assembly
Local plans to deliver more affordable homes and better transport are being delayed because Government has not responded to the region's planning framework submitted two years ago, says the South East England Regional Assembly.

10 March 2008 - Calls For New Regional Agency to be Democratic
A call for South East councils to form the majority on any new body taking decisions on regional planning, housing and transport has been welcomed by South East England Regional Assembly Chairman Cllr Keith Mitchell CBE.

29 February 2008 - Assembly Sceptical on Heathrow Expansion Claims
Heathrow expansion proposals go against Government's own pledges on carbon emissions and objectives for sustainable economic growth, says the South East England Regional Assembly.

28 February 2008 - Government Economic Plans Neglect the South East
The South East's thriving economy gets insufficient support in draft Government guidance on planning for economic development, says the South East England Regional Assembly's Regional Planning Committee.

25 February 2008 - Planning Proposals Stifle Democracy, says Assembly
The Government's planning shake-up will stifle local democracy's voice in major infrastructure decisions and give more power to unelected technocrats, says the South East England Regional Assembly's Planning Committee.

1 February 2008 - A3 Tunnelling Starts - Region's Transport Priority
Work has begun on the South East's top transport priority today (1 February) with the start of tunnelling for improvements to the A3 at Hindhead in Surrey.

7 January 2008 - £80m For Upgrading Housing
Nine local authority partnerships have been chosen to share £80 million from the South East England Regional Housing Board (RHB) to tackle some of the region’s worst housing conditions.