Daily Archives: 12/05/2009

Historic Scotland produces HE audit tables

Indicators for Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit – 2008 baseline data tables are now available.  Baseline data (as at 2008) covers a series of indicators about Scotland’s Historic Environment. Publication of this baseline data is intended to increase awareness about the … Continue reading

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Guidance out on asset management for government depts

http://www.helm.org.uk/upload/pdf/EH_Managing_Assets.pdf?1240823957

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Marine Bill Scotland published

The Marine (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Parliament on April 29, 2009, to make provision in relation to functions and activities in the Scottish marine area, including provision about marine plans, licensing of marine activities and the protection of the … Continue reading

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Evidence on culture benefits sought in England

CASE the Culture and Sport Evidence initiative is the new £1.8M, 3 year joint programme of research led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in England, in collaboration with the Arts Council England, English Heritage, the Museums, Libraries … Continue reading

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Culture Minister Launches Scottish Castles Initiative

A major project to identify castles and tower-houses which could be suitable for future restoration and development to drive economic investment and tourism to Scotland during the current climate, was announced by Culture Minister Michael Russell today (Sunday, 3 May) … Continue reading

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Rate Relief changes for empty property in England

Under the rules on rate relief for empty non-domestic properties in England, office and retail premises are eligible for full rate relief for the first three months of becoming vacant and industrial and warehouse premises and listed buildings for the … Continue reading

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Top architects support democratic planning process

20 April 2009: A number of the world’s top architects have jointly-condemned the Prince of Wales for using ‘his privileged position’ to intervene in the design process for the Richard Rogers Chelsea Barracks scheme in London. In a letter to … Continue reading

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