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The Government’s proposal for a post-Brexit environmental watchdog that only has jurisdiction for England is deeply flawed, says the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Historic England (HE) has failed in a challenge to Milton Keynes Council over its decision to allow a development on part of a historic railway yard.

World Heritage UK held a technical meeting in March 2018 on the theme of ‘Commercial Best Practice in World Heritage’, and the report detailing the discussions and future actions is now available, and includes an appendix on visitor numbers and … Continue reading →

The Planning Portal and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, signalling their intent to work more closely together for the benefit of their joint customers and members.

French dimensional stone is starting to receive the EU geographical identification (GI) protection already extended to food and drink products such as Melton Mowbray pork pies and Champagne, as the granites of Bretagne have been joined by the limestone of … Continue reading →

Couple living on a new housing estate in Newquay, Cornwall put up signs in their windows urging potential buyers not to buy properties because Persimmon Homes, the developer, has not completed snagging work.

Ahead of a decision by London’s Ealing Council on whether to delete the role of its Conservation Officer, Civic Voice has written to say that deleting the conservation officer role would demonstrate the Council’s lack of commitment to historic environment.

The Engine Shed in Stirling has won three top industry awards in is first year of opening. image: S O’Reilly

Every two years, the Worshipful Company of Masons, the stone industry’s livery company, and Stone Federation Great Britain, get together to decide who should receive the biennial Duke of Gloucester Award for lifetime achievement in the stone industry.

A review of the energy standards of the Scottish Building Regulations has commenced which is Scottish Building Regulations: Review of Energy Standards: ‘Call for Evidence’

A Florida couple fined thousands of dollars for painting Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night onto their Florida home as a landmark for their autistic son have received an apology from the mayor.

A new Scottish consultation has commenced on the development of a culture strategy, with the consultation closing on 19 September.

The Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship Trailblazer Employer Group and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) have received written confirmation that the degree-level apprenticeship will receive the highest band of funding from the Government.

The Great British High Street Awards 2018, run by MHCLG and sponsored by Visa, are open for nominations with the deadline for entries of 22 August.