PPN 04/20 – What’s changing and how can we plan for the future?
Lucy Woods explains what contracting authorities should do to prepare for new PPN 04/20 guidance.
Seven conservation groups create UK’s first ‘super’ nature reserve
18/03/2020 The Government has announced the creation of the UK’s first ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) which it says will help tackle climate change and benefit more than 2.5 million visitors. |
Councils flout ancient woodland protections, campaigners say
01/08/2019 One year on from strengthened protection for ancient woodland in England, local planners are still 'failing to safeguard' the habitat, the Woodland Trust has claimed. |
Norfolk council removes bird netting after outcry
10/04/2019 A council in North Norfolk has instructed contractors to remove sections of bird netting after images of a distressed Sandmartin went viral. |
Council ‘disposed’ of ancient Roman artefact
07/09/2018 Colchester Borough Council disposed of a Roman water feature after it proved ‘too expensive' to maintain. |
Poll reveals widespread support for Conservation Areas
28/09/2017 A new poll has revealed there is widespread public support for council powers designed to protect the appearance of Conservation Areas. |
This issue of Public Property examines how how flexible workspaces can lead the way in regeneration for local authorities, Why local authority intervention is key to successful urban regeneration schemes and if the Government’s challenge of embracing beauty is an opportunity for communities.
The March issue also takes a closer look at Blackburn with Darwen Council's first digital health hub to help people gain control over health and care services.
