Daily Archives: 01/12/2009

The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 aims to reinvigorate local democracy by placing local authorities on the front line of ensuring local citizens connect with local decision makers. This statutory guidance takes forward one strand of this … Continue reading →

At Wednesday’s AGM, among other things Kate Pugh reports: •4 new Trustees were elected: Loyd Grossman appointed by the Board as Chair. Charles Angus as Honorary Treasurer, Denis Dunstone, Mary King and Ela Palmer. Ian Lush led the thanks to … Continue reading →

People responsible for organising place-making training workshops have access to a new free flexible electronic toolkit – Train&Sustain. Train&Sustain provides trainers with all the materials they need to give their audiences a good understanding of place-making and practical examples of … Continue reading →

Pressure mounting on the RICS to reverse its plan to leave the Construction Industry Council The move, which created ructions across the industry, prompted high-profile figures to write to RICS officers, pressurising them to stay. One senior industry figure said: … Continue reading →

Following on from the success of the Professional Development Programme, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) is now offering tailor-made courses to built environment companies at a subsidised rate. Previously companies have only been able to send two members of staff … Continue reading →

The Welsh Assembly Government has clarified its national planning policy for sustainable buildings in advance of the final technical advice in early 2010. The Welsh Assembly Government’s chief planner, Rosemary Thomas, has written to all planning authorities and interested parties … Continue reading →

The Government today (27 November) set out how it will deliver on its vision and promise for making homes and neighbourhoods high quality, safe and more sustainable places to live in. That is why Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw and Housing … Continue reading →

Fiona Hyslop has been made culture and external affairs minister Under-fire education secretary, Fiona Hyslop, has been demoted in a reshuffle of Scottish government ministers. Ms Hyslop has come under sustained opposition attack on issues including falling teacher numbers, cutting … Continue reading →