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A Fast Track Analysis of strategies for infrastructure provision in Great Britain: Technical report
Posted on: 6 July 2012
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Results from the Fast Track Analysis (FTA) from the UK Infrastructure Transitions Research Consortium (ITRC) are available online. The FTA presents the framework for long term strategic analysis of national infrastructure systems, and provides a cross-sectoral overview of infrastructure sectors (energy, transport, water, waste, ICT). It also identifies the high level drivers of change within infrastructure systems, and presents preliminary results from analysis of future demand.
London 2012: a global showcase for UK plc
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In February 2012 Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced that he had commissioned the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) chairman Sir John Armitt to draw up an action plan to share the lessons of the Park’s on-time-on-budget building programme. This report has now been published, based on a survey of construction firms who worked on the 2012 Games. It is argued that the next 12 to 18 months represent a crucial window of opportunity for UK businesses to capitalise on their involvement in the project, particularly in terms of securing work on other major sports events, a fast-growing sector that is creating many new opportunities. The report highlights the ingredients for future success. The aim of the report is to help UK companies to learn from what has been achieved and reap the benefits of future projects at home and abroad, whether or not they have been involved in the 2012 Games. The Government’s response to the report is also available online.
The Water White Paper
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Ministers must act now to prepare for a future where water resources in England will come under increasing pressure, according to the findings of an inquiry by the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee. Members call on the Government to take rapid steps to tackle the environmental damage caused by the over-abstraction of water, and set more ambitious targets to increase levels of metering.
English Housing Survey: Homes Report 2010
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The Department for Communities and Local Government has published the English Housing Survey (EHS) Homes Report 2010, formally known as the Housing Stock Report. This is the detailed report of findings relating to the housing stock from the survey, and builds on results reported in the English Housing Survey Headline Report published in February 2012. The English Housing Survey began in April 2008 bringing together two former DCLG housing surveys, the English House Condition Survey and the Survey of English Housing.
An accompanying report, English Housing Survey: Homes web tables 2010, presents the English Housing Survey homes web tables. The tables provide a set of detailed findings from the survey organized around seven key topic areas.
English Housing Survey: Household Report 2010-11
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This is the detailed report of findings from the survey relating to households, and builds on results reported in the English Housing Survey Headline Report published in February 2012.
The completion and sale of High Speed 1
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The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has published the findings of its inquiry into the completion and sale of the high speed rail link to the Channel Tunnel (HS1). The Committee concludes that while HS1 provides an efficient service, contributing in an important way to British transport infrastructure, there were costly mistakes in the history of the project, and adds that these must not be repeated with HS2. The Committee considers the root of the problem to have been the inaccurate and wildly optimistic forecasts for passenger numbers both when the line was being planned and when the Department restructured its deal with the contractor. The Department failed to take into account the growth of low cost airlines or the competitive response of the ferry companies. The Committee expresses further concern that the Department for Transport does not have a full understanding of the wider economic impact and regeneration benefits of transport infrastructure, including HS1, to inform future investment decisions.
NHBC Social Housing Group. 21 June 2012
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The National House Builders Council (NHBC) holds these twice-yearly events to bring together influencers from across the sector, to keep them abreast of changes to technical standards and regulations, and to share best practice. Presentations are available online.
The future of building societies
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The Government has published a discussion document setting out its vision for the building societies sector. The consultation sets out how the recommendations of the Independent Commission on Banking will apply to the building societies sector. Comments are requested by 6 September 2012.
RUFology
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RUFology is an interactive learning tool emerging from the research and endorsed by government, community groups and decision-makers. It allows players to make their own journey through a hypothetical RUF (Rufshire) by throwing dice. The purpose of the game is for players to answer questions relating to the themes of our project (Values, Connections, and Long Termism), as randomly determined by the throw of a dice. This journey of discovery enables players to experience the issues facing the Rural-Urban Fringe. Players are supported by a facilitator who notes down answers and supporting justification given in discussions. This audit trail of decisions is then used to allow each player to devise their own vision set within improved understanding of the impact of their previous decisions.
Unlocking growth in cities: city deals – wave 1
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The Government’s programme of city deals aims to help unlock their full potential, providing a major shift in the powers and levers available to local leaders and businesses to drive growth. The first wave of city deals has focused on the eight largest cities outside London and their wider economic areas. Each deal is bespoke and reflects the different needs of individual places but every deal aims to: Give cities the powers and tools they need to drive local economic growth; Unlock projects or initiatives that will boost their economies; and Strengthen the governance arrangements of each city. This document reports on the progress made in wave 1 and provides a summary of the city deals.
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