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Technical guidance work underway

The Environment Agency is working with DCLG and DEFRA on planning guidance to support the NPPF, but meanwhile even Government concerns about climate change and developing in flood risk or water shortage areas has still to stimulate any return to regional spatial planning.
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Asbestos offences on demolition site

A man supervising demolition works has been fined for ignoring the need for an asbestos survey and exposing the public to possible contamination.
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No promises from minister’s Bay visit

Defence minister Andrew Robathan has visited Dalgety Bay but made no promises about remediation.
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lockedBuilding regulations consultations

A series of consultation documents on building regulations in England have been issued.
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lockedRedetermination not planned says minister

Local authorities will not be required to redetermine the status of existing determined sites.
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lockedA SoBRA affair

BB makes a flying visit to the annual SoBRA conference.
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Re-imagining garden cities

Last month, BB looked at the dangers in reviving the garden city idea. Here, TCPA chief executive Kate Henderson sets out why she believes these ideals still have a critical relevance for high-quality place making and delivering housing and jobs.
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lockedEPUK agrees its future

The charity's membership has taken decisions on its future at an emergency general meeting.
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lockedPublic health outcomes and funding

Local authorities say there is still a lack of clarity about funding of the Government's public health outcomes.
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Clark offers powers to successful cities

The Government wants city deals with a wider range of cities.
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