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 […]
Should We Repurpose Existing Amenities To Tackle The Climate Crisis?
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 […]
Government Investment For Heritage Organisations – But Is It Enough?
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 […]
UK Public ‘Supports Green Recovery From Coronavirus Crisis’
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 […]
Construction Sector Shows Major Signs of Recovery
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 […]
How Can Planners Help Create the World We Need Post-COVID-19?
ethical partnership are supporting the RTPI campaign, aiming to raise awareness of the vital role planners have in tackling some of our largest social issues: “Plan The World We Need” campaign highlights how reviving the […]
Number of Applications for Planning Permission Begins to Rise
As measures implemented to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have begun to ease, the volume of planning applications submitted to the Planning Portal begins to grow. With a continued increase in planning permission applications […]
Planning Permission Deadlines to Be Extended
New measures to help the construction industry boost building and return to work safely will be introduced this week. This is to help kickstart the economy following restrictive measures introduced to limit the spread of […]
Second Emergency Fund Launched to Protect Heritage Sector
Historic England has launched a second emergency fund to support the heritage sector’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The £3 million Heritage at Risk Response Fund will provide grants to those who look after […]
Could New Transport Networks Help Recovery Post COVID-19?
New proposals suggest that the funding of major connectivity and transport networks across the North of England could help the region – and the rest of the UK – to recover from coronavirus (COVID-19) moving […]
Should Green Space be a Priority in Local Plans?
The social distancing measures implemented to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has highlighted the importance of high-quality green space within housing developments. For some people, their experiences of lockdown has been negatively affected by […]
RTPI Outlines Planning Reform Priorities
The RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) has outlined planning reform priorities in its new report, stating that planning in England should be refocused on 21st century issues, with technology harnessed to improve efficiency. The institute also […]