Daily Archives: 26/08/2009

A century after the social reformer Robert Owen pioneered a kinder, more communal way of living at New Lanark, a charity is adopting his model to build Scotland’s latest new town. Owenstown, named after the 19th-century industrialist, will be located … Continue reading →

Rynd Smith, currently Director of Policy and Partnerships at the RTPI, has been appointed Director of Policy, Quality and Development Plans at the Planning Inspectorate in England. Rynd succeeds Leonora Rozee and will also become Head of Profession for Inspectors. … Continue reading →

The largest ever survey of civic societies gets under way to canvass views on how to replace the Civic Trust, which closed this year because of a lack of funding. About 1,000 voluntary civic and amenity societies, representing 250,000 members … Continue reading →

Scotland’s centre for architecture and design, The Lighthouse, has gone into administration after failing to resolve long-standing budget difficulties. The board took the decision to wind the centre up after a meeting on Monday. The centre in Glasgow, which opened … Continue reading →

The Local Government Association’s (Analysis and Research Team) – LGAAR – have carried out an online survey of 353 English authorities, the data from which, reveals how local authorities are dealing with the recession. The survey explores how recession is … Continue reading →

IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly welcomed the new web resources for England documenting how properly designed places, old and new, can help the health of the nation. He observed: ‘It’s great to see confirmation that the health of the nation – … Continue reading →

There were significant flaws in the way Herefordshire Council granted permission for a new house next to a listed building, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Jerry White. In his report, issued today (6 August 2009) he says that, because of the … Continue reading →