Daily Archives: 17/07/2015

The government has set out its planned strategy for addressing future growth, which includes planning reforms and changes to local government, as well as the scrapping of the zero carbon Allowable Solutions carbon offsetting scheme and the planned increase in … Continue reading →

There has been mixed reaction to the Government summer budget proposals from the built environment community, this newsblog post outlines a selection of opinions in the recent week.  RIBA responds to productivity plan FMB on scrapping of zero carbon standards … Continue reading →

With the applications for built environment experts (BEE) closing on 31 July, some members may be considering if their skills match the desired profile, or perhaps considering CPD needs for future career planning; if so the Design Council advice on … Continue reading →

A debate in the European Parliament has called for destruction of cultural heritage assets to be classified as a war crime, and for tighter working co-operation to combat the trafficking of heritage assets.  The European Parliament writes: Deliberately destroying and … Continue reading →

The Law Commission has launched a consultation on making Welsh law more accessible, with a closing date of 9 October. The Law Commission writes: Throughout the UK the law can be difficult for professionals and the public to find and understand. The volume … Continue reading →

Scottish Ministers have issued a notice of intention regarding the proposals to extract minerals within the WHS buffer zone, meaning that the decision is to be referred back to the Scottish Government DPEA (Department of Planning and Environmental Appeals). BEFS … Continue reading →

The Royal Mail has pledged to work with Historic England to preserve and conserve the post box network, and also act under equivilant agreements in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.  Royal Mail writes: Royal Mail and Historic England (formerly English … Continue reading →

An historic building in Stirley, Huddersfield has won the ‘Retrofit Projects’ category in the UK Passivhaus Awards, converting a derelict barn into an eco centre. The Green Building Store writes: The Cre8 Barn at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Stirley Community Farm … Continue reading →

Bristol Temple Meads railway station has become the first station to accept a local currency, it now accepts ‘Bristol Pounds’, joining others taking part in the expansion of the community currency and adding to the European Green Capital events. Bristol … Continue reading →