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Monthly Archives: December 2008
WMF 2010 Watch Nominations Sought
The World Monuments Watch seeks nominations for cultural heritage sites across the world threatened by the forces of nature and society. From archaeological sites to iconic architecture, cultural landscapes to historic city centres, the Watch identifies places of significance in … Continue reading
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WMF 2010 Watch Nominations Sought
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New Bill for England covering local decision-making and regional planning
The Government has published its promised legislation giving people new rights to shape local services and give greater responsibilities to local authorities to promote economic development. Included in the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill is a requirement for … Continue reading
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Scottish government to consult on new heritage legislation
MINISTER ANNOUNCES NEW APPROACH TO SCOTLAND’S HERITAGE PROTECTION Scottish Ministers are to consult on a draft Bill to amend existing heritage legislation next year, Culture Minister Linda Fabiani has announced. Linda Fabiani MSP, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture, … Continue reading
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Heritage Protection Bill delays disappoint IHBC
The Queen’s Speech today confirmed recent speculation that the Heritage Protection Bill for England & Wales will not progress in the current parliament. Despite extensive support for the changes proposed, ‘credit crunch’ legislation will take priority. Dave Chetwyn, Chair of … Continue reading
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Homes and Communities Agency in England launched
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RTPI welcomes Killian Pretty Review
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) broadly welcomed the seventeen recommendations made by the Killian Pretty Review of development management as a positive step towards producing better outcomes for all involved in the planning application system. http://www.rtpi.org.uk/item/2132/23/5/3 For the review … Continue reading
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RTPI welcomes Killian Pretty Review
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) broadly welcomed the seventeen recommendations made by the Killian Pretty Review of development management as a positive step towards producing better outcomes for all involved in the planning application system. http://www.rtpi.org.uk/item/2132/23/5/3 For the review … Continue reading
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Diverse readings of the new planning regime in England and Wales: RTPI & FOE
See the following links for different readings of the new planning regime for England and Wales, as the Planning Bill became law on 27 November 2008. Royal Town Planning Institute: http://www.rtpi.org.uk/item/2155/23/5/3 Friends of the Earth: http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/local/planning/news/planningbill_law_17248.html
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