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Daily Archives: 21/09/2016
IHBC South Branch conference and AGM: ‘Forms, Surveys and Reports…’ – Newbury, 7 Oct.
The IHBC’s South Branch conference and AGM will take place on 7 October in Shaw House in Newbury – ‘one of the best preserved Elizabethan mansions in England – and as numbers are limited and the conference is open to … Continue reading
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WG introduce Land Transaction Tax: 1st Wales’ own in 800 years
The Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Bill is to be introduced in the latest legislative programme of the Welsh Government (WG), and its first Welsh tax in almost 800 years. The Welsh Government writes: A new … Continue reading
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1 in 10 home owners not happy with their builder’s work: So use the FMB’s ‘Keep away from the Cowboys’ checklist
One in ten home building projects fail to please home owners, leaving a trail of unhappy customers, according to new research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), as it says that owners can get the best value by using … Continue reading
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Poll finds Londoners support restrictions on tall buildings
A new survey has found the majority of Londoners living in inner London boroughs want to see restrictions in place for new tall buildings, as a poll of 500 London residents has found many people living in inner London boroughs … Continue reading
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Where are the Global Cities of Opportunity? PWC US says London ranks highly
London is outranking other global cities globally for liveability, economic clout and opportunity, according to a new study by PWC US PWC United States writes: U.S. cities are demonstrating strength in leading economic and social indicators, but are also revealing … Continue reading
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Countries of Culture inquiry discusses funding for culture and arts
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee debated funding for arts, culture and the creative sector at its meeting on 5 September, with representation from the British Arts Festival Association, The Creative Industries Federation and Cultural and Leisure Officers Association. The … Continue reading
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DAERA, NI, announces phase 3 of rural capital micro grants scheme: for ‘rural community and voluntary groups’
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland (NI) has announced that its new phase of the Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme will provide an additional £450,000, with communities able to use funds for essential repairs … Continue reading
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Green Belt Statistics in England
The latest green belt statistics for England has been released, concluding there is a decrease of 1,020 hectares (less than 0.1 per cent) between 31 March 2015 and 31 March 2016 and eight local authorities have made changes in their … Continue reading
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Call for Entries- RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence: Entry now free!
The RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence are open for entries, with a closing date of 9 December 2016, and categories that include ‘Excellence in Planning for Built Heritage’ and volunteering, while for the first time entry is free. The RTPI … Continue reading
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