RICS Land and Society Commission Report

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Posted on: 1 July 2011
By: mackene
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The Land and Society Commission was established by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in January 2011 to conduct an independent inquiry to examine how all parts of the property industry can support communities to take on additional powers and responsibilities in the context of the government’s plans for localism in England. The 14 Commissioners represented a wide range of expertise and perspectives from the public, private and voluntary sectors and included four RICS members. The Commission has examined the detailed experiences of community groups who have taken over and managed local services and land and property assets, and have been directly involved in shaping their neighbourhoods. The Commission has addressed the gaps in knowledge, skills and resources in all sectors that might limit the capacity of communities to increase their powers and responsibilities in line with the emerging legislation. The Commission’s focus has been on the delivery of high quality, sustainable, well-designed places through greater community accountability and involvement. The report contains 24 direct and practical recommendations. RICS and other professional bodies, as well as central and local government, are invited to respond to these proposals. Best practice examples are also available here.

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