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Hedgerows of England
Published : 01 July 2000

The Countryside Agency has produced a full colour A2 size poster illustrating the hedgerows of England. To obtain a copy, contact Countryside ... read more
Heritage Open Days
Published : 01 July 2000

The Civic Trust is co-ordinating the Heritage Open Days to be held on 16th and 17th September 2000. Some 2000 properties will open their doors ... read more
Improving controls in conservation areas
Published : 01 July 2000

The Government is consulting on proposals to strengthen controls over works of partial demolition in conservation areas. A copy of the consultation ... read more
Light Pollution
Published : 01 July 2000

The National society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection has produced a new leaflet on Light Pollution. This gives guidance on preventing ... read more
Local communities will help manage areas of outstanding natural beauty
Published : 01 July 2000

The Environment Minister Michael Meacher has announced plans to give a stronger role to local authorities and communities in improving and conserving ... read more
Mediation used to speed up planning
Published : 01 July 2000

A pilot scheme, part of the Government's Modernising Planning initiative, has shown that mediation has worked particularly well in resolving ... read more
National land use database
Published : 01 July 2000

The location of selected brownfield sites can now be accessed on the National Land Use Database (NLUD) website. As well as showing the sites ... read more
New advisory group to advise on building control
Published : 01 July 2000

A new Building Control Performance Standards Advisory Group has been set up with the support of the DETR. The Group's terms of reference are ... read more
New guidance to improve safety for children in parks
Published : 01 July 2000

The Local Government Association, the NSPCC and the Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management have jointly published a report which addresses ... read more
Occupational Stress
Published : 01 July 2000

The Health and Safety Executive has published new research on occupational stress which shows that more than 5 million workers suffer from high ... read more
Preparing community strategies
Published : 01 July 2000

ANNEX Preparing Community Strategies: Draft Guidance to Local Authorities About this consultation exercise The Local Government Bill currently ... read more
The waste mountain
Published : 01 July 2000

The Government has published its Waste Strategy for England and Wales. Key measures in the Strategy include � New plans to require Government ... read more
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