Daily Archives: 15/03/2013

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the professional body for the UK’s built and historic environment conservation specialists, has welcomed the new framework for regeneration in Wales but warns that the re-location of the heritage portfolio outside the regeneration … Continue reading →

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the business lobby group, has followed the lead of mainstream heritage advocates and called for a VAT cut or subsidies for renovation and repair works, to create 80,000 jobs from a £500m investment. In … Continue reading →

England’s government has announced how it plans to implement the principle of a one-stop-shop for non-planning consents for major infrastructure. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) consulted on the issues last year and now the department has confirmed … Continue reading →

Karen Houghton has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) following the formation of NHTG as a non-profit distributing company limited by guarantee. The NHTG is an independent specialist sector skills development group with … Continue reading →

England’s Skills Minister Matthew Hancock today welcomed the creation of the first graduate level Higher Apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing, commercial airline piloting and professional development for work based learning practitioners. Employers including BAE Systems and British Airways expect to recruit … Continue reading →

England’s Business Minister Michael Fallon has launched two consultations to re-shape the way regulators work with business, so that upholding standards does not act as a barrier to growth and enterprise. Businesses and regulators are invited to contribute to the … Continue reading →

An East Devon district councillor whose business as a planning consultant is being investigated has been suspended by his political party, as Councillors ‘for hire’ for planning advice feature in press. The councillor’s business as a planning consultant is being … Continue reading →

East Northamptonshire District Council has won a legal challenge in the High Court over a planning inspector’s decision to allow on appeal a four-turbine wind farm earmarked for a site one mile from a Grade l listed building. The challenge … Continue reading →

Responses to an independent stakeholder consultation on the merger between Historic Scotland and RCAHMS have now been published with success dependent on key including Retaining independence and the development of regional hubs. On the independence of RCAHMS the report notes: … Continue reading →

England’s Ministers have acted to reduce their involvement in the regime surrounding local development orders (LDOs). Government amendment tabled during the consideration of the Growth and Infrastructure Bill currently under detailed scrutiny in the Lords removes the requirement for the … Continue reading →

Built environment watchdog Design Council CABE is implementing further staffing cuts as it prepares for life without grant from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Search Planning Resource: LINK

Eden in Cumbria has become the first area in England to vote through a new-look neighbourhood plan. A local referendum held on 7 March saw an overwhelming majority of those polled (over 90 per cent) backing the plan. The turnout … Continue reading →