Monthly Archives: March 2019

Annual Our Place in Time report showcases value of nation’s historic environment. Scotland’s historic environment is continuing to make a strong contribution to the nation’s economy and HES have announced that they have published the latest annual performance report for … Continue reading →

The local government funding crisis has become so dire that councils are being forced to sell thousands of public spaces, such as libraries, community centres and playgrounds.

The Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (HCLGC) on 6 March announced a new inquiry into local government finance entitled ‘Local Government Finance and the 2019 Spending Review’ in order to inform government policy on local government funding in … Continue reading →

A man who stole lead from six churches – causing criminal damage of more than £186,000 and leaving communities ‘significantly out of pocket’ – was snared thanks to phone data, ANPR and DNA from a cigarette end.

Buxton’s town leaders are getting together to set out a bid for up to £2million-worth of funding to help boost Buxton’s high street. image: Buxton, Fiona Newton

The futures of one of Hull Marina’s most prominent bars and Hull’s famed Banksy have been decided by Hull City Council’s planning committee going against the recommendation for refusal by council officers following an objection from the Environment Agency.

The Town Centre Fund is a new £50 million fund to help boost Scotland’s town centres, which has been set up in partnership with COSLA and witgh uses that ‘could include the re-purposing of empty buildings for housing or social … Continue reading →

The Trustees of the Ancient Monuments Society are pleased to announce the establishment of an annual Essay Prize in memory of Stephen James Croad, a dedicated public servant and strong supporter of the AMS, to keep alive Stephen’s memory and … Continue reading →

Proposals for a Holocaust memorial have been dealt a blow after the charity responsible for looking after the central London park in which it is supposed to be built said it was opposed the move as it will have ‘significant … Continue reading →

Residents in glass-walled apartments worth up to £3.5m have lost their bid to stop visitors to the Tate Modern gallery looking into their homes.

Design Council Chief Executive, Sarah Weir OBE, has today announced the appointment of Sue Morgan to be the organisation’s new Director of Architecture and the Built Environment. image: Design Council website

An ancient Iron Age hillfort, Woodbury Castle, near Exmouth, is being wrecked from motorists illegally driving their vehicles off-road despite signage and temporary fences being installed at the site.

Lichfields’ sixth annual review of Local Plan production under the original National Planning Policy Framework 2012 (NPPF 2012) shows that only half of Local Planning authorities have put in place a Local Plan under its auspices, and highlights how even … Continue reading →

Brick Development Association has announced that entries are now open for the Brick Awards 2019, which closes 31 May.

The first blocks of concrete have been removed from the top of one of the world’s most recognisable chimneys as the start of the demolition of Sellafield’s Windscale Pile One stack. image: Open Government Licence v3.0