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Tenant Panels and empowerment: Training and support programme prospectus
Posted on: 28 August 2012
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This prospectus invites applications from eligible organisations for grant funding to deliver a national programme for social tenants living in social housing that will: encourage more tenant panels to challenge landlords, shape services and get involved in local decision making; and empower tenants to engage with their landlord and take control of local services.
Sri Lanka tourism: a step forward in the growth story
Posted on: 28 August 2012
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HVS published an article in June 2011, providing an overview of the tourism landscape in Sri Lanka and the various factors that could lead to robust tourism growth in the country after the war ended in 2009. The article also included the tourism vision for the country and its objective of achieving 2.5 million tourist arrivals by 2016. This article seeks to highlight how that vision of tourism growth has been translating into a reality in the past two years with improvements in infrastructure, tourist arrivals and tourism earnings, and hotel market performances.
Territorial cohesion and water management in Europe: the spatial perspective
Posted on: 24 August 2012
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This report considers the links between water management in the EU, especially the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD), and territorial cohesion, in the perspective of spatial analysis and spatial planning. It looks at the role of spatial analysis and planning for the implementation of the Directive as well as related provisions such as the Floods Directive and the development and implementation of River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs). It considers links between regional policy and water management in the EU, including the lessons from a spatial perspective. It further looks at cross‑country cooperation, a key element of both the WFD and territorial cohesion and finally considers future challenges for implementation of the Directive and the development of RBMPs, in particular considering the spatial context.
Mitigation Action Plan and Scenarios (MAPS)
Posted on: 24 August 2012
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Mitigation Action Plans and Scenarios (MAPS) is a collaboration amongst developing countries to establish the evidence base for long term transition to robust economies that are carbon efficient. In this way MAPS contributes to ambitious climate change mitigation that aligns economic development with poverty alleviation.
Measuring the wellbeing benefits of interior materials: Research programme WISER (Wellbeing: Improving Satisfaction of End users in Refurbishment)
Posted on: 23 August 2012
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This Information Paper provides some background on the subject of wellbeing in buildings and presents the findings of a BRE Trust project, ‘Measuring the wellbeing benefits of interior material selection’. The project’s innovative approach was in focusing on end users’ wellbeing beyond the scope of indoor air quality: wellbeing that occupants perceive to be influenced primarily by the materials used in built environments. BRE’s WISER data-collection tool and Five golden rules guide will enable decision makers to choose materials for refurbishment and refit projects that will support the wellbeing of occupants. [ISBN 978-1-84806-293-1 Price £13]
Waste water treatment in the United Kingdom – 2012.Implementation of the European Union Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive – 91/271/EEC
Posted on: 23 August 2012
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This document describes what the UK has done to improve waste water treatment and meet its commitments under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. It provides a general description of the present situation, monitoring and investment, and explains how individuals can help to reduce water pollution.
Review of the barriers to institutional investment in private rented homes
Posted on: 23 August 2012
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Sir Adrian Montague’s review, commissioned by the Government to look into overcoming the barriers to institutional investment in the private rented sector, has been published. It presents a number of recommendations designed to boost housing supply and stimulate the wider economy. However, there are fears that the proposals could lead to a reduction in the level of affordable housing offered by developers under section 106 agreements. The review believes it is essential that Government clearly signals the importance it attaches to the expansion of the “build to let” market.
Cycle-rail toolkit
Posted on: 23 August 2012
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This toolkit, developed by the Association of Train Operating Companies, aims to help train operators embed cycle-rail provision firmly within their business objectives by explaining how to provide for cyclists, how to encourage new users, and how to promote and market their facilities to ensure that maximum benefits are gained.
Britain’s welcome to visitors from overseas
Posted on: 23 August 2012
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The latest monthly bulletin from Visit Britain considers Britain’s welcome to visitors from overseas.
Designing a Copenhagen neighbourhood to deal with climate change
Posted on: 23 August 2012
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Architecture studio Tredje Narur is redesigning a Copenhagen neighbourhood to better handle the floods expected as climate change leads to fewer but heavier rain storms.
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