A recent report suggests that digital engagement should be a key part of any large-scale engagement programme after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Future of Engagement states that moving consultation online during the pandemic will have “created an expectation with the public that these options will be available after the pandemic.” Could […]
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Landowners have a critical role to play in the recovery of the environment and there are already schemes open to them, however numerous delays to the environment bill have meant that many don’t want to commit until more clarity is available. But can we afford to wait? Covid-19 has and […]
A new report by Architecture and Design Scotland recommends the retrofitting of existing structures and the development of brownfield sites first in order to tackle the climate crisis and improve quality of life. But how far will this go to ensure we reach our climate targets? Where we have current […]
The government’s Culture Recovery Fund will contribute £103 million to heritage organisations in England to help during the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 445 organisations will receive a share of the money, which is intended to help in restarting repair and maintenance work, to keep venues open and save jobs. […]
We have had a lot of recent planning success at Ethical Partnership, receiving planning permission on behalf of the client for the erection of an A1 Retail (Bulky Goods) unit at Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland. Alongside the erection of an A1 Retail (Bulky Goods) unit, we have also secured […]
People are prepared to continue many of the lifestyle changes enforced by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown to help tackle the current climate emergency, and the government would have broad support for a green economic recovery form the crisis, according to a report by Climate Assembly UK. The continuation of working […]
New solar and wind plants in the UK built in the next 20 years will be much cheaper than the government previously forecast. This, combined with the news that wind power generation in the UK broke records in August, emphasises the importance of switching to green energy solutions. In 2019, […]
Researchers and environmental epidemiologists at Belgium’s Hasselt University certainly think it’s the case. An analysis of 620 children aged seven to 15 found that they had a higher IQ of 2.6 points and scored 2 points lower for difficult behaviour if they lived in areas with increased green space. The study also […]
The value of construction contracts awarded in July 2020 was £6.3 billion, up from a value of £3.1 billion in June. In May, the value was down to £1.6 billion across the construction sector. According to industry analysts Barbour ABI’s latest Economic & Construction Market Review, the number of awards increased […]
A sharp decline in the cost of renewable energy generation means that Britain should aim to meet two-thirds of electricity needs by 2030 through renewable sources, according to research commissioned by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). The study, carried out by Aurora Energy, says the UK could make significant progress […]
A new study by Homes for Later Living, a consortium made up of Lifestory Group, McCarthy and Stone, Churchill Retirement Living and former Treasury economist Chris Walker, highlights that around 25 percent of people aged 65 and over would like to move to a smaller home suitable for their needs […]
New homes and hospitals will be granted “automatic” permission to be built as part of sweeping planning reforms in England, the housing secretary says. Robert Jenrick announced a “permission in principle” will be given to developments on land designated “for renewal” to speed-up building. The changes to legislation allowing for […]