It’s a thorny question and one that has caused me sleepless nights. When does spring end and summer begin? Stay … More
Author: thomascurtin
PUSSYFOOTING IN THE GREEN BELT
If I come back in another life, I have a dream I’d like to return as a cat and I’d … More
PLANNING – A BIT OF A SCRUM
Most years it’s an embarrassment to talk about the Irish rugby team but this year I’m going around with a … More
OFFTRACK – A NEW REGULATOR
Why do major projects go off the rails? Simple. Because they are major. It means they are complex. As the … More
AM I A PEEPING TOM?
You’ve worked hard and you’ve made a pile of money. Or your uncle’s trust fund has come through. Or you’ve … More
NO PLANNERS: BREW YOUR OWN
The UK has run out of planners. All gone. Queue if you want but you’re wasting your time. It was … More
THE END OF 5-YEAR LAND SUPPLY
Normally I’m not one to blow my own trumpet (shut up at the back) unlike some other commentators. Last June, … More
THE GOOD OL’ DUPE OF YORK
I bet you thought this was going to be about Prince Andrew and all the shenanigans with the Spare. Not … More
THE ZOOMTOWN RATS
The only way to really Level Up is to move wealth. And moving wealth means moving people. Sorry, Mr Gove, … More
A LETTER FROM MICHAEL
Dear Tom I hope you had a good break. To be honest it was a bit boring here without Boris … More