Daily Archives: 03/07/2009

The number of planning applications received by district planning authorities in England was some 30 per cent lower in the March quarter of 2009 than a year ago, according to latest figures compiled under the auspices of the UK Statistics … Continue reading →

The Civic Trust Awards are to continue despite the charity going into administration in April. The 50-year-old awards were set up to recognise the best in architecture, urban design, landscape and public art and the latest news will be widely … Continue reading →

A controversial £140 million scheme to regenerate a huge stretch of Lancaster has been left on the verge of collapse after the city council pulled out of the public inquiry into the scheme. The North Canal Corridor scheme, designed by … Continue reading →

The Government is keen to receive views on the Draft Legislative Programme in answer to the following question: Do you think the Draft Legislative Programme reflects the right priorities for the United Kingdom and, if not, what other issues do … Continue reading →

Harry Rich, former deputy chief executive of the Design Council, takes on executive leadership of Institute. The RIBA has appointed Harry Rich, a former director of the Design Council, as its new chief executive. Rich will replace outgoing chief executive … Continue reading →

The post of Heritage Protection Reform Co-ordinator is intended to contribute to these objectives by creating a joint working arrangement between English Heritage and Heritage Link in relation to facilitating strategic developments in the reform programme; and to foster capacity … Continue reading →