News
July 2006
Ground-breaking agreement on Olympic construction
04th Jul 2006The Government today signed off a ground-breaking vision developed with the construction industry to showcase the very best of British construction practices, using the Olympics as a live example.
Appointment of Vice Chairs and Commissioners to the Sustainable Development Commission
12th Jul 2006The UK Government and Devolved Administrations announced today the appointment of two new Vice Chairs and three new Commissioners to the Sustainable Development Commission.
Mining landscape of Cornwall and West Devon becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
13th Jul 2006The mining landscape of Cornwall and West Devon has become a World Heritage Site, following a decision by the World Heritage Committee, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell announced today.
Sustainable Communities to Benefit from Professional Institutes' Pan-Professional Initiative
14th Jul 2006Professional institutes and similar member organisations from the North West are today celebrating after signing a pan-professional ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ for sustainable communities, the first of its kind in the UK, which will provide their individual members better access to resources, shared learning and the means to continuously develop their generic skills.
Sustainable Landscapes Should be the First Principle of Energy Generation Says LI President
14th Jul 2006Landscape Institute President Nigel Thorne criticised the Government’s energy review this week as ‘at best full of contradictions and leaving a lot to be desired.’
Olympic Delivery Authority announces its Procurement Policy at Leeds Business Summit
17th Jul 2006The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) launched its Procurement Policy at the Leeds Business Summit - part of the 2012 Roadshow - earlier this month.
Government announces phased hip roll-out to begin with energy certificates
18th Jul 2006The Government today announced plans for the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates as part of the phased roll-out of Home Information Packs to help consumers cut costs and waste when buying a home and help the environment too.
Jowell launches major tourism consultation to reap maximum benefits from Olympics
19th Jul 2006Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell today cited the 2012 Olympics as a "unique opportunity" for tourism, as she launched the widest ever consultation of the industry.
Delay in programme for coastal access
19th Jul 2006Landscape Minister Barry Gardiner today announced a change in the timetable for work on ways to improve access to the English coast.
Kelly to raise the bar on Design standards
20th Jul 2006Communities and Local Government Secretary Ruth Kelly has called on developers and local authorities to give greater emphasis to good design.
Record number of top quality parks and green spaces announced
21st Jul 2006England's best parks and green spaces were revealed today by Liveability Minister Kay Andrews.
A drier landscape
21st Jul 2006The LI worked with Keith Weatherhead recently for an article published in July's Facilities Management. Click the headline to read the article.
Government extends housing and regeneration review
24th Jul 2006The remit of a review of the institutional structures for delivery of the Government's housing and regeneration programmes has been extended.
Action to axe distracting roadside adverts
24th Jul 2006Illegal advertisements beside motorways and major roads face a clampdown as they could be putting drivers in danger, the Government said today. New guidance to councils is part of revised advertising regulations, which will also make it easier to fly national flags.
National Statistics Quality Review: Quarterly returns on planning and development control statistics
27th Jul 2006The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has commissioned Arup with Addison & Associates to lead a Quality Review on planning application returns from local planning authorities.