Daily Archives: 15/04/2015

IHBC interim research update on CO salaries

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The sector research operations of the IHBC, the UK’s lead body for built and historic environment conservation specialists, include monitoring Conservation Officer (CO) and related posts in England, and while recent data suggests in some parts of the country a … Continue reading →

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Join IHBC at the Natural Stone Show:  Free registration!

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Registration for the Natural Stone, show to be held at ExCel in London from 28-30 April, is now open – where, supported by Historic England, the IHBC will host a stand at which members are welcome to volunteer – with … Continue reading →

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Is local plan housing delivery too slow?

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Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners (NLP) have produced a research report which examines the impact of the NPPF on local plan delivery, and associated housing allocations, asking: ‘Is local plan housing delivery too slow?’  The NLP report- ‘Signal Failure: A Review … Continue reading →

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‘Civic Trust Cymru’ Launched

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On 1 April the Civic Trust for Wales became ‘Civic Trust Cymru’. View the new website at http://civictrustcymru.org.uk View the history of the Civic Trust for Wales and Civic Trust Cymru Follow Civic Trust Cymru on Twitter (@CivicTrustCymru)

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NI Rural Micro Capital Grant Programme launched

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A new small grants programme has been launched by the Northern Ireland (NI) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) which can help repairs and improvements to rural community facilities, with a deadline of 22 May. The Northern Ireland Executive … Continue reading →

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‘Highly sensitive’ Cotswold housing scheme dismissed

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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles has dismissed an appeal for 146 homes on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), due to the potential impact on its character. The appeal considered … Continue reading →

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RTPI Scotland: spatial planning + community planning links

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RTPI Scotland has issued a research report on the perceptions of community planning and spatial planning, outlining the benefits better joined up working. RTPI Scotland writes: RTPI Scotland has today released new research into spatial and community planning. ‘Linking People … Continue reading →

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Heritage Alliance free webinar: community shares

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The Heritage Alliance (HA) is running a free webinar relating to the use of community shares and invite you to join in at 11am on 28 April. The Heritage Alliance (HA) writes: Call in at 11 am on 28th April … Continue reading →

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Highland Council: Interactive windfarm website launched

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A new initiative launched by Highland Council aims to make information on wind farm locations, planned proposals and potential new sites easy to access through an interactive mapping tool. Highland Council writes: The Highland Council has launched a new interactive … Continue reading →

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Newcastle University Institute for Social Renewal: ‘ideas for an incoming government’

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Newcastle University Institute for Social Renewal (NISR) has launched a debate and discussion highlighting ideas for an incoming government around regeneration, public service and community issues. The latest blog concentrates on ‘sustaining small town regeneration’ and discusses the benefits of … Continue reading →

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