News
March 2006
£2 Million For Major Renovation Of Quays On The Isles Of Scilly
01st Mar 2006Karen Buck, Minister for Local Transport, today announced £2.01 million in funding for a major renovation of six quays on the Isles of Scilly.
Edinburgh Tram (Line One) Bill Committee Secures Hospital Link As Roseburn Corridor Route Gets The Green Light
01st Mar 2006MSPs on the Edinburgh Tram (Line One) Bill Committee have today reported that the Roseburn Corridor offers the "best alignment" for the tram Line One route proposed by the City of Edinburgh Council. The decision comes after MSPs secured extensive mitigation commitments from the promoter which will reduce the impact of the route upon residents and wildlife.
Ministers Refuse Whinash Wind Farm Application
02nd Mar 2006Ministers have rejected an application to construct a wind farm on common land at Whinash, near Tebay in Cumbria.
Celebrating the 'unsung hero's' of public building
02nd Mar 20062006 Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award launched
Enhancing urban green space
03rd Mar 2006Urban green space in England is no longer in decline according to the National Audit Office
Landscape Institute warns: 'Don't sacrifice design quality'
03rd Mar 2006Quality and adaptability risk being sacrificed to quantity and speed of construction in new house building, the Landscape Institute has warned the Government.
Time to Vote for a Great Place
08th Mar 2006Awards announced for favourite place, town, street or neighbourhood. Nominations to be received by 28 April.
Stronger Code for Sustainable Homes as Government Implementation Building Standards to Tackle Climate Change
10th Mar 2006The Government announced today it will strengthen the Code for Sustainable Homes alongside the introduction of new tougher building regulations, in order to address climate change.
Appointments to the National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority
17th Mar 2006New appointments to the English National Park Authorities and Broads Authority were confirmed today by Rural Affairs Minister, Jim Knight.
ODPM Publishes its Sustainable Development Action Plan
17th Mar 2006The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has published its Sustainable Development Action Plan to highlight progress in implementing its commitment to sustainable development through its policies for creating sustainable communities.
Great Fen Project "One of the Most Important in the East"
20th Mar 2006One of the most ambitious habitat restoration projects in Britain's history today drew praise from Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight, who called it "one of the most important projects in the East of England."
Increased Public Access to MoD Estate
21st Mar 2006The MoD is increasing public access to its 240,000 hectares of Estate, Defence Secretary, John Reid, announced today.
Building a Sustainable Future for All
22nd Mar 2006The Government announced further plans to boost housing supply and deliver more affordable housing as part of the Budget today.
Defra Seeks Pilot Sites for Integrated Urban Drainage Projects
22nd Mar 2006A questionnaire to identify pilot sites for developing integrated approaches to urban drainage has been published by Defra.
"Allusion, No Detail", LI Response to the Budget
23rd Mar 2006Dynamism, innovation and a tough stance is needed to put the UK at the forefront of tackling the environmental issues faced by the UK and Gordon Brown’s budget showed promise, although the Landscape Institute would call for more substance.
UK Commits £8.3m to Biodiversity Projects Around the World: Knight in Brazil to see Impact First Hand
25th Mar 2006UK Biodiversity Minister, Jim Knight, is in the heart of the Amazon this weekend seeing first hand work that demonstrates the UK's position as a leader in the international biodiversity arena.
More Help for First Time Buyers
26th Mar 2006Housing Minister Yvette Cooper will unveil more help for first time buyers alongside plans to deliver more homes that our next generation needs, this week.
Wicks Wants More Microgeneration
28th Mar 2006Government launches strategy to increase local level energy production and reduce carbon emissions.
UK Signs Up
28th Mar 2006The Government has signed the European Landscape Convention, a move that has been warmly welcomed by the Landscape Institute.
World Governments Must Make Conservation a Priority: Knight
28th Mar 2006Jim Knight will tell a major international conference today that governments around the world need to show leadership and commitment in making biological diversity a real priority.
Putting Landscape Architects in Control
30th Mar 2006The trials of sitting a formal examination will soon be over for landscape architects seeking to become fully chartered members of the profession.
Hort Week Announces Awards
30th Mar 2006Horticulture Week announced its 2006 Awards with a closing date of 16 June.
Beckett Announces Natural England Deputy Chair
31st Mar 2006Margaret Beckett, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, today announced her intention to appoint Poul Christensen as the Deputy Chair of Natural England, the new statutory body with responsibility for enhancing and managing the natural environment.
New Guide to Help Local Planners Protect Precious Habitats
31st Mar 2006Guidance on how the planning system can help preserve and enhance England's most valuable habitats was launched today by Planning Minister, Baroness Kay Andrews.
Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities 2006
31st Mar 2006Inspirational projects that are making a real difference to people's lives are being invited to enter the Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities 2006.