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Referencing your work
Posted on: 29 October 2014
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A useful guide from the University of Westminster libraries on referencing your work.
2011 Census: Coastal communities
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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This document from the Office for National Statistics compares the average data across 273 coastal communities with the averages for England and Wales in 2011.
Events are Great Britain
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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A report on the size and value of Britain’s events industry, its characteristics, trends, opportunities and key issues.
Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Obligations
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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In April 2015 restrictions will come into place on the pooling of planning obligations. For the latest advice the Planning Advisory Service has created a series of six documents which it strongly suggest you read if you’re involved with Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and developer contributions. Slideshare presentations are also available.
Good Plan Making Guide
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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The Planning Advisory Service has been helping local authorities with their plan-making, sometimes working in partnership with the Planning Inspectorate. Based on this experience, this Guide identifies key principles for successful plan making and highlights some of the core tasks that will need to be undertaken to develop your local plan. The principles can be read section by section or read/downloaded in their entirety.
TCPA New Communities Group
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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The New Communities Group (NCG) was set up in 2009 by the Town & Country Planning Association. The group consists of local authorities, key delivery bodies and other groups bringing forward large-scale sustainable developments of different models; from Garden City inspired new towns and villages to urban regeneration and extension schemes. The group helps to develop their proposals, embed ambitious sustainability standards and encourage a sharing of knowledge and best practice between the different sites. Together the group is providing innovative local leadership for plans delivering in the region of 60,000 homes.
CIC 2050 Group Construction Industry Survey 2014
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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The Construction Industry Council (CIC) 2050 Group has published the results of its national online survey, carried out in February and March this year, to find out if people are satisfied working in the industry and what inspires them. It sought views on four key themes: Attitudes to the industry; Progress on sustainability; Social media; Innovation.
Tourism Review
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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The November 2014 issue of Tourism Review is now online, covering the following issues: heritage tours, the cruise industry, rural tourism, and Berlin.
Dubai: State of Green Economy Report 2015
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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This report argues that the transition to a green economy is a reality in Dubai. There are many initiatives planned for the coming years to position Dubai firmly amongst the global cities leading green. Six thematic chapters present a comprehensive overview and outlook on progress and innovation in green economic development including smart cities and living, clean energy, sustainable lifestyle and consumer choices, responsible tourism, green industries, and environmental finance and investments.
Central London Quarterly Report: 3rd quarter 2014
Posted on: 28 October 2014
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Take-up of office space in the Capital reached 4.6 m sq ft during the third quarter of 2014, the highest level since 2007, and 45% above the long-term average. The City, in particular, saw levels total over 3.0 m sq ft, a level not seen since 2000. According to Knight Frank’s Central London Quarterly report, the figures revealed that during the third quarter of 2014, the leasing and investment markets across Central London continued to show confident market conditions. Both markets saw an increase in activity, specifically the leasing market showing a particularly strong quarter.
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