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A new guide to help Scotland’s historic sites adapt to the impacts of climate change has been published by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

The government has been asked to intervene to stop work on an abandoned tunnel that could halt plans for Europe’s longest underground cycleway.

Shannon development designed to process gas extracted through fracking has been challenged by Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) and the case has been referred by the High Court to the European Court of Justice.

The Planning Awards 2020 are now open for entry which means it’s time to get the recognition you deserve for your outstanding projects..

City and Guilds have been awarded the contract to deliver two T Level qualifications under the ‘Construction route: in Building Services Engineering and On-Site Construction’.

Historic England (HE) has issued its new Advice Note on ‘Statements of Heritage Significance’ (HEAN 12), and though it contains useful advice, uncertainties continue with regard to interfaces with government’s planning guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as … Continue reading →

In July 2019, BSI published a new global standard (BS EN ISO 14090) to help organisations adapt to climate change, and Designing Buildings Wiki (DBW) has posted thoughts from civil engineer John Dora, who led the international drafting committee and … Continue reading →

Scotland’s new proposed National Islands Plan sets a direction of travel for the Scottish Government and provides a framework for action in order to meaningfully improve outcomes for island communities.

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) selling the 3.49 hectare site of Reading Prison following the gaol’s closure in 2013, creating the ‘freehold development opportunity’ in line with a  2015 policy to sell redundant prisons to raise funds for new prisons, … Continue reading →

The National Churches Trust has launched the ‘Great Visitor Count’, a research project which will see 40 digital counters installed at parish churches and chapels in England and Wales. image: for illustration purposes only by Peter Badcock

New research has been published that looks at how effective Scottish planning policy has been in influencing local development planning and decision making in local development plans (LDPs), with topics covering Sustainability, Placemaking, Promoting Town Centres, Rural Development, Valuing the … Continue reading →

Mike Brown MVO has been announced as the chair of the shadow Delivery Authority Board, which will oversee the execution of the Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal. image: Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament

The Heritage Alliance (THA) is calling for greater recognition and funding to support the historic places and objects that underpin creative and cultural activities, challenging the stereotype of heritage as ‘a decorative incidental backdrop to contemporary creative work’.

Centre for London publication ‘Act Local: Empowering London’s Neighbourhoods’ examines the role of neighbourhoods in shaping the city, strengthening community and enhancing public services.