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Living on the edge: A guide to your rights and responsibilities of riverside ownership
Posted on: 22 November 2012
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This is the 4th edition of the long running booklet on riverside ownership. It has been updated to reflect changes in the law on powers and local flood risk management. Guidance on culverts and other riverside topics are also included.
Autumn Statement 2012: environmental issues
Posted on: 22 November 2012
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The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has published the findings of a short inquiry undertaken to explore some of the issues we expect the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Treasury to address as part of Autumn Statement 2012 and future Budgets. Issues covered include the environmental impacts of tax measures, measures to support the Energy Efficiency Strategy, and fuel and vehicle excise duty. The report is published in two volumes.
E:gen newsletter: November 2012
Posted on: 22 November 2012
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This bimonthly newsletter from law firm Winkworth Sherwood considers legal issues affecting the regeneration and development sectors. The November issue reports on: defects liability clauses and duty to mitigate; changes to chancel repair liability; amendments to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations; and the end of squatters’ rights.
Issues to watch at the Doha Climate Negotiations (COP 18)
Posted on: 22 November 2012
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Considers the issues to be covered at the Doha talks, held from 26 November – 7 December 2012, and provides links to useful information.
Suburban Neighbourhood Adaptation for a Changing Climate (SNACC): Final report
Posted on: 20 November 2012
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This report presents findings from the Suburban Neighbourhood Adaptation for a Changing Climate (SNACC) research project. The project aimed to answer the questions:
How can existing suburban neighbourhoods in England be ‘best’ adapted to reduce further impacts of climate change and withstand ongoing changes?
What are the processes that bring about climate change motivated adaptation in suburban areas? Specifically: what might motivate residents and other stakeholders to adapt to present and future climate threats?
The Passivhaus Handbook: A practical guide to constructing and retrofitting buildings for ultra-low-energy performance
Posted on: 20 November 2012
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This book aims to provide knowledge of both the methodology and skills needed to achieve genuinely low-energy buildings, whether new or retrofit, that perform as intended.
OFT & CAA Guidance on the requirements of consumer law applicable to the sale and advertising of flights and holidays
Posted on: 20 November 2012
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The Civil Aviation Authority and the Office of Fair Trading have issued new joint guidance. The guidance, which covers both aviation specific and general consumer protection legislation, is designed to help the travel sector comply with the regulations and raise awareness of their legal responsibilities.
Developing age-friendly cities: policy challenges and options
Posted on: 20 November 2012
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This paper presents an overview on the development of age-friendly cities within a global urban context. It suggests that the approaches adopted in the UK require better understanding and elaboration at both a conceptual and operational level to ensure that we provide meaningful improvements to the quality of life for older people living in our cities.
Knock on wood: is biomass the answer to 2020?
Posted on: 20 November 2012
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Biomass could provide cheap, sustainable, reliable energy for the UK and help the country achieve its 2020 renewable energy targets, according to business advisory firm Deloitte.
Poor homes, poor health – to heat or to eat? Private sector tenant choices in 2012
Posted on: 20 November 2012
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The Pro Housing Alliance has published a report of preliminary research into the health impact of welfare reforms for families living in private rented accommodation. The report is based on interviews with advice agencies and tenants.
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