Many people concerned about the increasing cost of social care could save thousands of pounds a year by staying in their homes and modifying them for their own needs. Supercarers, a firm which helps people find carers, have calculated that those with mild care needs could save up to […]
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When you build in an environmentally friendly way there are a number of benefits, along with being cost effective and rewarding. Alongside helping to protect the environment you can also expect increased energy efficiency, lower bills and require less maintenance over time. It is now easier than ever to create […]
New reforms to the Town and Country Planning Act of 1990 (Amended Regulations 2019) mean that homeowners can now extend their properties easily and quickly without the need for a full planning application. You can read more about the reforms in our previous post on the matter here. Previously, extended […]
With the number of jobs in the renewable energy sector in the UK dropping by nearly a third in recent years, and the amount of new green generating capacity dropping by a similar amount, more than ever we need to push to reverse the Climate Crisis and ensure that we protect […]
Homeowners can now extend their properties quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application. The government has announced a wide-reaching package of reforms, with the focus on providing home owners with the chance to build large extensions – a temporary right since 2013 now permanent. No […]
Among the different Inca archeological sites that can be found in Peru, none draw as many tourists as the citadel of Machu Picchu. In 2017 there were more than 1.5 million visitors to the site – almost double the recommended limits by UNESCO which puts a huge strain on the […]
We need the heating of the planet to be kept below 1.5C to avoid the catastrophic effects of climate breakdown. It’s no longer enough just to reduce carbon emissions. We also need to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Nature is our greatest ally in locking carbon away and protecting our climate. […]
Have you recently bought a building which needs window restoration? We can help with all aspects of planning for all types of buildings. We have recently undertaken a CPD course – accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and delivered by Ventrolla Windows – covering all aspects of […]
The Right Waste, Right Place campaign is hosting an event on the 18th June, aimed at anyone who produces, treats, disposes, moves or arranges the movement of waste. They have a legal ‘Duty of Care’ to ensure that waste is managed properly. The Right Waste, Right Place Campaign is here […]
Our government wants to make drastic changes to the way we live our lives. This will hopefully improve the UK’s air and water quality and protect our many threatened plants, trees and wildlife species. This environment plan sets out the goals for improving the environment within a generation and leaving it […]