Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Government should consider introducing transparency rules governing lobbying firms who work for developers, according to a new report, ‘Scaring the living daylights out of people: the local lobby and the failure of democracy’. The report, written by author Anna … Continue reading →

The Department of Archaeology in the University of York is seeking responses to its Conservation Short Courses Survey, with a deadline for completion of 30 April 2013. The Department writes: ‘We would be grateful if you could spare less than … Continue reading →

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has confirmed changes to the ‘stop notices’ regime backed up by potentially unlimited fines for those who ignore planning rules. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today (29 March 2013) pledged to ‘stop caravans in their tracks’ with … Continue reading →

The landscape of environmental regulation and sustainable development in Wales has changed dramatically following the establishment of Natural Resources Wales, a new body with wide-ranging powers and responsibilities and replacing Environment Agency Wales, which began operating on 1 April. Natural … Continue reading →

Google has launched a new competition that will award £2m to four UK non-profits using technology for social change. The Global Impact Challenge has opened for applications. On 3 June, the top ten finalists will pitch their ideas for how … Continue reading →