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3S (Science, Society and Sustainability) Working Papers
Posted on: 20 March 2013
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The 3S Research Group, based in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia, focuses on critical social science approaches to researching the social and political dimensions of environment and sustainability issues. Launched in 2012, the Group publishes a series of working papers which, to date, cover topics such as community energy; science, climate change and democracy; technologies of participation; understanding energy use in the home; alternative economic geographies; grassroots innovations; and issues of politics in science policy.
Localism in London
Posted on: 20 March 2013
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Michael Ward, a researcher, writer and consultant who works on public policy, spoke on the issue of localism in London at the London School of Economics on 18 March 2013. He outlined progress on neighbourhood planning, parish councils, and community rights in London, but argued that localism was neither the most interesting nor the most important thing that was happening in London government.
Recent changes to the UK legislation on the late payment of commercial debts
Posted on: 20 March 2013
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Prompt payment is critical to the cash flow of every business. It is not just the timeliness of payment but also the certainty of getting paid that is required. This has been one of the main focuses for the construction industry for many years and is underlined by the payment requirements of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended) that applies to most UK construction projects. Now, new regulations have updated the UK legislation relating to interest on late payments. The changes took effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on 16 March and affect Scotland with effect from 29 March. This briefing outlines these changes.
Building sustainable homes at speed: Risks and rewards
Posted on: 20 March 2013
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The NHBC Foundation’s latest research review showcases a series of case studies of selected sustainable housing developments which had the potential to achieve significant gains in construction speed by using innovative approaches. It summarises the risks that house builders, registered providers, manufacturers and design teams should be aware of when considering how to build sustainable homes quickly, highlights the risks that are of most concern and suggests how the most significant risks can be avoided or mitigated. Register on this site to view the report.
Empty property rates
Posted on: 20 March 2013
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This research, published by the RICS, seriously questions the effectiveness of empty property rates (EPR) in reducing the prevalence of empty commercial and industrial properties. It argues that they have in fact restricted economic growth. The report sets out the findings of an online questionnaire of RICS members to find their views on the impact of EPR on the commercial and industrial property sectors. Register on the RICS website to access this report.
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the UK: Current status, best practice and opportunities for the future
Posted on: 19 March 2013
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This policy brief provides an account of the current status of ESD across the UK. It draws on evidence from independent experts from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and sets out some of the characteristics of best practice and an analysis of future opportunities for enhancing the core role of education and learning in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.
Connecting urban and renewal: Final report of the Sustainable Urban Fringes (SURF) Project
Posted on: 19 March 2013
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The Sustainable Urban Fringes (SURF) project has published its findings after 3 years of research. The conducted research is informed by practical projects demonstrating how the urban fringe (outskirts urban land) can make a real contribution to sustainable development in our city regions. The project is part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme and partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund. In total, 13 project partners from 5 countries worked together, exchanging knowledge on the effective management and development of the urban fringe. The findings highlight the need for specific policy to address urban fringe development and management; acknowledging the positive economic, social and environmental potential of these areas where urban meets rural. The report sets out a series of local, regional and European policy recommendations that seek to make positive changes to the urban fringe, recognizing how they can add value to the quality of life in urban and rural areas. The project also revealed effective approaches and practices which allow urban fringe areas to be developed and efficiently managed. Soft governance approaches proved to be successful enablers for urban fringe projects.
Mega events and the UK events industry supply chain: Lessons learned from 2012
Posted on: 19 March 2013
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This report presents the results of two rounds of surveys and face-to-face interviews in October 2011 and October 2012 with professionals in the events industry. The survey explored the three main elements of event production: manpower, equipment and venues. The outcomes of the project related to organisational lessons learned over the period, and from an economic perspective, the legacy that the industry inherited from staging three successful mega-events (Diamond Jubilee, Olympics and Paralympics, Cultural Olympiad) over the summer in 2012.
UK first? Improving Northern access to foreign direct investment
Posted on: 19 March 2013
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This report from the Institute for Public Policy Research explores the past and current performance of systems for securing foreign direct investment into the UK as a whole, and to the north of England in particular, with the aim of providing insight into the North’s future potential to maximise these incoming resources. The work includes a review of existing written evidence and targeted interviews with participants in, and users of, the inward investment system.
Changing the culture of Scottish planning
Posted on: 19 March 2013
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This report aims to improve the understanding of Scotland’s planning culture, practices, power relations and identities that shape this as well as the role of cultural change in the implementation of planning reform. Focusing on Scotland, this research has investigated what ‘culture change’ means to different actors, how it is influencing planning in practice, and whether it has helped to address the concerns of the property industry and others that prompted reform. Register on the RICS website to view the document.
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