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Latest: Welcome to the BEFS e-Bulletin. There is a lot going on relating to the
infrastructure of the Scottish Historic Environment sector
* Intermediary functions research:
The questionnaires for BEFS research into current and future delivery of
intermediary functions have been sent out. If you have not yet responded,
please do so by 15 September. Your input to this research is vital, as
the outcomes will influence Historic Scotland's decisions on future
funding of the sector. If your organisation has not received a
questionnaire, but you think you should, please contact Anne Wilkinson,
BEFS: awilkinson@befs.org.uk
* Historic Scotland seminar:
Historic Scotland will hold a seminar on the subject 2 Oct, 10am
- 4pm, at Historic Scotland, Longmore
House, Salisbury
Place, Edinburgh. Space will be limited to one representative per
organisation. If you are interested in attending, please contact frankie.quinn@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.
* BEFS General Meeting
BEFS will hold an extra general meeting 14 Oct, 10.30, at RICS, Edinburgh to inform members and subscribers about the
results from the intermediary functions research, and discuss BEFS'
response to the results. For more information contact BEFS.
* Ministerial Summit:
The Ministerial Summit on the Built Environment will take place on 3
November. The location is likely to be New Lanark. Attendance will
be by invitation but you are invited to note the date for diaries
For further information on BEFS visit: www.befs.org.uk .
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Consultations
Consultation
on Historic Scotland Guidance Notes - Managing Change in the Historic
Environment (HS 31/08/09)
This consultation seeks views on the form and content of a series of
guidance notes to support the Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP)
and Scottish Planning Policy SPP23: Planning and
the Historic Environment. The initial series of 14 notes replace guidance
previously provided by the Memorandum of Guidance (1998). The notes have
been designed to offer clear, consistent advice to professionals,
developers and applicants and be published on-line.
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/about/consultations/currentconsultations.htm
BEFS is planning to hold a joint workshop consultation with Historic
Scotland in November.
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Publications
New SPICe briefing: A Comparison of the UK and the Scottish
Marine Bills (07/09/09)
SPICe, the Scottish Parliament Information
Centre, has published a new briefing on A Comparison of the UK and the Scottish
Marine Bills. It summarises the provisions of the UK Marine and Coastal
Access Bill which was introduced to the House of Lords on 4 December 2008. It considers the
main implications the Bill has for Scotland. The Marine (Scotland) Bill is at Stage
1 in the Scottish Parliament. The briefing looks at the main differences
between the two Bills.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/research/briefings-09/SB09-59.pdf
Barriers to Delivering Mixed Use Development Research Findings 40/2009 (SG 04/09/09), and Final Report (SG 04/09/09)
Research examining the barriers to achieving mixed use development and
identifying approaches to overcome these barriers.
Research findings: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/09/03094902/0
Final Report: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/09/03094938/0
National Planning Framework for Scotland 2: Strategic Appropriate
Assessment Report (SG 03/09/09)
A report setting out the findings of a strategic level assessment of the
effect of the National Planning Framework (2) on Natura
2000 sites in Scotland.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/09/01092548/0
Revision of Circular 12/1996: Planning Agreements: Analysis of Consultation
Responses (SG 28/08/09)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/08/26092007/0
What local authority decision makers need to know about open space
(13/08/09)
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) has
published a short introduction to the purpose and benefits of open space
strategies, aimed at local authority decision makers who are new to the
concept of open space strategies. 'Open space strategies: what local
authority decision makers need to know' accompanies another publication on
open space strategy best practice guidance, and both can be downloaded from
http://www.cabe.org.uk/#2
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Scottish Government news releases
Culture
Minister launches Scottish Castles Website (HS 10/09/09)
Details of Scottish castles and tower-houses that are suitable for future
restoration and reuse are to be listed online for the first time, Culture
Minister Michael Russell has announced. The initiative is being led by
Historic Scotland and aims to encourage financial investment in the
refurbishment of Scotland's built heritage
during the economic downturn. It will also provide advice on the consent
process, good practice and previous projects with the aim of revitalising
existing buildings.
The initial register of 17 sites can be found at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/scottishcastleinitiative.
The register will be updated as the project continues.
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/news/news_article.htm?articleid=25129
Programme for Scotland (SG 03/09/09)
First Minister Alex Salmond has set out the
Scottish Government's programme for the coming year. In a statement to the
Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, the FM outlined
the Government's priorities contained in the document 'Towards a More
Successful Scotland'. The legislative programme included the Historic
Environment (Amendment) Bill (previously known as the Ancient Monuments and Listed Buildings (Scotland) (Amendment)
Bill).
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/09/02151308
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News releases
Clearing
the Barriers (A+DS 04/09/09)
The Scottish Government Directorate for the Built Environment has published
a research report on 'Barriers to delivering mixed use development'. The
report states that "it may be possible for A+DS to take on an enhanced
advocacy role in promoting the delivery of mixed use development
particularly in the context of planning reform and the economic
downturn."
http://www.ads.org.uk/news/638_clearing-the-barriers
A+DS: Delivering Planning Reform (A+DS 26/08/09)
Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS) has
written to all planning authorities in Scotland to express its commitment
to delivering planning reform.
In the letter it states that "A recent Scottish Government review of
Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS) has
established that there is a firm and continuing need for the organisation
to continue as the Scottish Champion for good architecture, design and
planning in the built environment. As a consequence, A+DS will move to
Executive Agency status by April 2010. The process of appointing a chair
and board members for the Executive Agency will commence shortly.
http://www.ads.org.uk/news/635_a-ds-delivering-planning-reform
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Recent parliamentary questions
Answers
will appear in a subsequent Bulletin, with questions reproduced. Questions
marked with a triangle (?) are
initiated by the Scottish Executive in order to facilitate the provision of
information to the Parliament. Questions in which a member has indicated a
declarable interest are marked with an "R".
S3W-27082
Patricia Ferguson: To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects to be in a
position to announce whether it will continue to provide a Town Centre
Regeneration Fund in 2010-11. (SP 10/09/09)
S3W-27072 Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish
Executive, following the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009
receiving Royal Assent, whether it plans to undertake an early review of
the second National Planning Framework to ensure that it is compatible with
the Act, and what its reasons are for its position on this matter. (SP 10/09/09)
S3W-27077 Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish
Executive whether it considers that an application for planning or other
consent for a proposed development identified as a national development in
the second National Planning Framework could be refused on carbon-impact
grounds. (SP 10/09/09)
S3O-7879 Des McNulty: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions are
taking place with Glasgow City Council and the architecture and design
professions regarding the future of the Lighthouse in Glasgow. To be asked 17/09/09 (SP 10/09/09)
S3W-26889 Mike Rumbles: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will
consider amending planning legislation to ensure that applicants have
authorisation from the relevant landowners before lodging planning
applications. (SP 03/09/09)
S3W-26802 Robin Harper: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will
address the situation whereby, under the Simplified Building Energy Model
used to create an energy performance certificate for non-domestic
buildings, an identical building can be rated G in Scotland and C in England and Wales. (SP 01/09/09)
S3W-26809 Robin Harper: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to
make the collected and collated data used in producing energy performance
certificates available anonymously for the purpose of analysis and policy
development. (SP 01/09/09)
S3W-26756 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has
taken to consolidate planning policy guidance into a single document. (SP 31/08/09)
S3W-26760 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive what meetings
ministers have had with interested parties about concerns regarding a lack
of detail contained in the proposed single planning policy guidance
document. (SP 31/08/09)
S3W-26763 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will seek
to make a statement to the Parliament on its intentions regarding the
consolidation of planning policy guidance and, if so, when it plans to
bring this to the Parliamentary Bureau for discussion. (SP 31/08/09)
S3W-26764 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware
of concerns among a cross-section of interested parties that a lack of
detail in a future, single planning policy guidance document could
introduce greater uncertainty, delay and cost into the planning process.
(SP 31/08/09)
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Recent parliamentary answers
Questions
marked with a triangle (?) are initiated by the Scottish Executive in order
to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament.
Q S3O-7761
Pauline McNeill: To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it will take to
safeguard the future of the Lighthouse in Glasgow. (SP 03/09/09)
A The Minister for Culture,
External Affairs and the Constitution (Michael Russell) (SP 10/09/09): The
future of the Lighthouse Trust as a company is now in the hands of the
administrators, PricewaterhouseCoopers. The administrators' proposals will
be developed through a process of discussion and agreement with various
creditors and interests, including the Scottish Government. The Government
is very keen to see a national centre of architecture continue in some
form, and we are exploring ways to achieve that with the administrators.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/officialReports/meetingsParliament/or-09/sor0910-02.htm#Col19491
Q S3O-7762 Des McNulty: To ask the Scottish
Executive what steps it will take to ensure that the work of the Lighthouse
in Glasgow to promote architecture and design in Scotland can be continued.
To be asked (SP 03/09/09)
A Michael Russell (SP 10/09/09): I welcome that
contribution. There are positive steps that we can take. For example, the
annual funding of almost £1 million is project focused, and we have no
intention of withdrawing from projects if we can get them delivered,
essentially for the same resources, by people who are capable of delivering
them. An opportunity clearly exists for the Lighthouse to be involved in
that. I should stress that, while the administrators are working, the
priority must be for them to conclude that task, in discussion with
creditors and with those who wish to support their work. That is what we
are trying to achieve. There is no intention of withdrawing from the
principles of the work that is being undertaken. We recognise the
importance of having a national centre for architecture.
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Other parliamentary activity
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Events
Open
Doors (SCT)
Doors Open Days give you free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings
across Scotland. Every weekend in September you can explore places
that are normally closed to the public. Some open up once a year,
some just once in a lifetime...
http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/
Wind Turbines and the Historic Environment
14 September 2009, 9.30am - 4.30pm, London
This conference considers the currently much debated issue of how to assess
the impact of Wind Turbine Development on the setting of heritage assets.
Landscape and heritage professionals, both within the wind energy industry
and within local planning authorities, are looking for a clearer definition
of setting. What is the situation regarding current legislation, policy and
guidance? What have recent appeal decisions added to the debate? Who should
be carrying out the assessments? How do we reconcile the need for renewable
energy with the protection of heritage assets?
£250 plus VAT (£175 plus VAT for subscribers to Green Places). For more
information and a booking form contact Alex Kerr on 01737 779257 or email alex@landscape.co.uk.
One day Seminar: Climate Change and Resources Scarcity
1 October 2009 in Edinburgh, 2 October 2009 Inverness
The aim of the event is to raise the debate about the social challenges
presented by climate change, the implications these will have, and the need
for organisations across civil society to respond. The seminar is
particularly aimed at senior staff, trustees or leaders of
non-environmental organisations who are well-positioned to take forward the
debate and to lead on addressing climate change both within their own
organisations as well as with a wider audience
http://www.scvo.org/scvo/SCVOEvents/ViewSCVOEvents.aspx?al=t&EID=1133&from=EventHome
Seminar on The Intermediary Functions Needed for Scotland's Historic
Environment Sector
2 October 2009, 10am - 4pm, Historic Scotland, Longmore
House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh
Ministers are keen that the sector determines for itself how it represents
itself to Government and more widely. This is a chance for you to influence
that discussion - come along and join the debate. Space is likely to be
limited to one representative per organisation. Contact Frankie Quinn, frankie.quinn@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
or tel 0131 668 8639
Historic
Town Forum - Annual Conference
Chichester 21 - 23 October 2009
This conference will bring together expert witnesses, good practice case
studies and recent research to support practitioners and decision makers.
The charismatic provocateur, Wayne Hemingway, will open the conference
which will also include visits to key venues in the region which
demonstrate the vital contribution of heritage to the economy and quality
of life of the area.
http://www.historictownsforum.org/chichester
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Training
A Masterclass In Clay Mortar Repairs
24 September 2009, Charlestown Workshops
Clay mortar is a material frequently found in historic structures across
Scotland, but there is little guidance on how to recognise it and the best
methods and materials for achieving appropriate repairs. This is a rare opportunity
to learn the key factors in successful repairs from leading practitioners
in the field. Cost: £125 + vat
P1 Introduction to Masonry Repairs in Traditional Buildings
28-30 September 2009, Penicuik House, Penicuik
We still have places on our forthcoming course for building professionals
being delivered as part of the Penicuik House
Project. Course costs are subsidised by the project and delivered on site
at the new training centre that has been created within the ruin of Penicuik House. Cost: Was £375+vat, now only £225 +
vat!
For further information or to book your course please visit www.scotlime.org or contact us t: 01383
872722 e: admin@scotlime.org
A guide to Winter working with lime
1 October 2009, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Penicuik House
Training Centre, Penicuik
This seminar will be delivered at Penicuik House
as part of the Penicuik House Project and is
aimed at anyone who works who works with traditional buildings or
structures. The day will consist of a mixture of lecture and practical
demonstrations. Cost: £65 + Vat (inclusive of lunch, refreshments).
To book or check availability phone 01383 872722 or e-mail admin@penicuikhouse.co.uk.
Bookings can also be made online at www.penicuikhouse.co.uk.
Vacancies
Business
Support Manager, New Lanark Trust, 6 months fixed term, 35 hours per week
New Lanark Trust is seeking to recruit a Business Support Manager to assist
Senior Management with the running of the Trust and its subsidiary
companies. Reporting to the Head of Commerce and Finance, you will
preferably be educated to Degree or HND level or have accumulated a number
of years' experience working in a similar role. You will be
computer literate and be fully conversant with current office software
packages. Previous supervisory experience an advantage. You will also be
required to deal with other business projects as identified by the Director
or Head of Commerce and Finance. Closing date for applications 18
September 2009.
Telephone 01555 661345 or email trust@newlanark.org
for application pack
Policy Officers, Historic Scotland Policy Team
1. Part-time Policy Officer (partnerships) pay range £20,458 - £27,370
(pro-rata)
Role: working with line manager and others across the agency and the
Scottish Government, to contribute to and coordinate the work of the
Historic Scotland Policy Team in improving the Agency's partnerships across
the spectrum of its working relationships including particularly with the
Scottish Government and the third sector; developing partnership agreements
and related action plans as necessary.
2. Full-time Policy Officer (international and planning); pay range
£20,458 - £27,370
Role: working with line manager and others across the agency and the
Scottish Government, to contribute to and coordinate the work of the Historic
Scotland Policy Team on World Heritage issues in Scotland and in relation
to the Council of Europe, European Union and other international
bodies. The post will also be involved in Historic Scotland's
contribution to planning policy development and the Single Outcome
Agreements.
Apply on-line by visiting our website at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/jobs
For a hard copy application pack, please contact Human Resources email: hs.recruit@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
or phone 0131 668 8080/8868 or write to Human Resources, Historic Scotland,
Longmore House, Salisbury Place, EDINBURGH, EH9 ISH. Closing
date Friday 2nd October 2009.
BEFS seeks new Board Directors (unpaid posts)
BEFS is going through a second round of recruitment for the Board. In
expanding the Board, we want to ensure a good mix of skills and expertise -
to make sure that we have the right team to take forward the collective
interest of our members. Board Directors require experience of corporate
governance and strategic leadership but most of all we want people who are
passionate about creating a legacy for future generations of places that
are vibrant, thriving, meaningful, enduring, valued and valuable.
At this stage in our development we are particularly interested in
prospective directors who bring experience in architecture,
marketing/public relations, financial management, legal, human relations,
fundraising, volunteer co-ordination, public engagement, sustainable
development, regeneration, rural and marine environments. However, we
are interested in hearing from anyone who feels that they can contribute to
our mission.
Trustee recruitment information is available on the BEFS website at: www.befs.org.uk
[go to members' area], or from BEFS office.
Deadline for applications: 5pm Monday 21st
September 2009. We plan to interview prospective directors on Friday 25th
September 2009.
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Information
in the Bulletin is extracted from a number of websites; including the
Scottish Government (SG); the Scottish Parliament (SP); Architecture
and Design Scotland (A+DS); Historic Scotland (HS); Scottish Natural
Heritage (SNH); Scottish Council for Voluntary
Organisations (SCVO); English Heritage (EH); Commission for Architecture
and the Built Environment (CABE); Department of Communities and Local
Government (DCLG); Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS);
Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); National Assembly for
Wales (NAW); Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS); Scottish
Building Standards Agency (SBSA). For further information,
links are provided to the relevant documents. Back copies of the Bulletin
are available approximately one month after publication on the BEFS
website.
If you have any questions or comments on the above, or would like to submit
information to be included, please get in touch with Anne Wilkinson awilkinson@befs.org.uk or call
the BEFS Office on 0131 220 6241. We hope that you find the Bulletin
useful, however if you wish to be removed from the circulation list, please
get in touch.
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