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Latest: Welcome to the BEFS e-Bulletin. This week has seen the publication of the long
awaited report from HEACS on the conservation of the ecclesiastical
heritage. The discussions on intermediary functions have progressed with
a seminar at Historic Scotland 2 October and a BEFS meeting 14 October;
the research will be presented to Historic Scotland next week. It's quite
in the Parliament as it is on recess until 28 October.
Upcoming BEFS events:
16 October 9.30am
- 1.30pm, McDonald Rooms, 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh: workshop on Conservation Areas and Certificates
not to List - relating to the Historic Environment (Amendment) Bill.
Mid November: consultation workshop on Historic Scotland Guidance Notes.
BEFS Historic Environment Working Groups will next meet 11th November
(afternoon), and the next General Meeting will be held 10th December, 3pm, at the RICS.
For further information on BEFS visit: www.befs.org.uk
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Consultations
Conserve
and Save: A Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Plan for Scotland (SG
08/10/09)
The Climate Change (Scotland) Act commits the Scottish Government to
prepare and publish a plan for a) promoting energy efficiency; and b) improving
the energy efficiency of living accommodation. This consultation document
sets out a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency by the Scottish
Government and the public sector in Scotland, focusing on its
impact on energy and economic development, housing and transport and on the
role it can play in delivering climate change targets. Consultation period 08/10/09 - 05/01/10
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/10/07160816
The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for this consultation is
available on: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/10/07145445/0
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Publications
HEACS
report on the conservation of the ecclesiastical heritage (HEACS 13/10/09)
HEACS has
submitted its final Report with recommendations on the long-term
conservation of the ecclesiastical heritage in a time of demographic change
to the Scottish Ministers. This was one of four priority issues on which
the Scottish Ministers asked HEACS for advice during its second term
(2006-2009).
As part of this work HEACS commissioned two research reports, the first on
the Extent of the Ecclesiastical Heritage in Scotland and the second on
Church-State Relationships in Selected European Countries.
http://www.heacs.org.uk/newsreleases/2009/ecclesiastical.htm
ParkCity presentations
CABE
(Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) and Natural England
held a ParkCity green infrastructure conference
in March 2009. Key presentations are now available on-line.
William McDonough: Connecting people and place - the ecology of urban
design
Edward McMahon: Promoting an environmental infrastructure for sustainable
communities
http://www.sustainablecities.org.uk/news_and_updates/green_inspiration_from_america/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_content=589851832&utm_campaign=CABE+News+-+August+2009+_+kiwtu&utm_term=two+inspiring+speeches+on+green+infrastructure
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Scottish Government news releases
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News releases
Historic Scotland survey of
monuments (HS 13/10/09)
A team of experts will be visiting sites in Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde to
assess monuments of national importance. The team from Historic Scotland is
responsible for identifying the most important archaeological sites and
monuments in Scotland. Dr Sally Foster,
Head of the Scheduling Team, said: "We are all very much looking
forward to visiting these sites and meeting the owners in the coming weeks.
We have identified about 120 out of the known 5000 or so sites in the area
that we would particularly like to visit, ranging from early prehistoric
monuments through to military remains from the Second World War.
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/news/news_article.htm?articleid=25697
OSCR Consults on Integrated Reporting (SCVO 07/10/09)
OSCR's Integrated Reporting consultation is
proposing changes to the annual monitoring programme for charities
registered in Scotland. The main aims are to improve access to
information about charities, focus OSCR's risk
based approach to monitoring and assessment, and help OSCR be more
efficient. The consultation ends on 29
December 2009. The consultation document and information on
consultation events to be held in Aberdeen, Dumfries, Dundee, Edinburgh & Glasgow
http://www.scvo.org/scvo/PolicyAndParliament/ViewPolicyInformation.aspx?al=t&from=PLA&Info=1966&CatID=10
Conservation training grants announced (HS 07/10/09)
More training opportunities in masonry conservation are to be offered in
Scotland thanks to additional funding announced by the Heritage Lottery
Fund (HLF). In addition to the 14 year long and 50 short term training
opportunities that will be available through the bursary programme,
Historic Scotland is also providing training grants in other conservation
skills of up to £2,000.
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/news.htm
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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".
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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 S3W-27755
Patrick Harvie: To ask the Scottish Executive how
it plans to assist the construction sector in ensuring that it is able to
make a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions and improving
the built environment. (SP 28/09/09)
A Answered by Jim Mather (06/10/09): We are clear that better thermal
standards across the built environment will make a very significant
contribution to our carbon reduction targets. We have just published a
Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland. This highlights
action that is already being taken, and ideas on further ways to cut
emissions and boost the economy, including what skills might be needed in
the construction industry to improve the energy performance of the built
environment. In addition, the Scottish Construction Centre, which is
supported by Scottish Enterprise, works with construction companies to
disseminate innovative best practice across the sector, including best
practice in the area of carbon reduction.
Q S3W-27507 Ross Finnie: To ask the Scottish
Executive for what reason the assessment matrix used to score potential
national developments was published after the proposed National Planning
Framework for Scotland 2 (NPF2) had been laid before the Parliament and
after the close of the call for evidence to the Local Government and
Communities Committee for its consideration of the NPF2. (SP 21/09/09)
A Answered by Stewart Stevenson (06/10/09): As we informed
the Convener of the Local Government and Communities Committee on 25 June
2009, the need to take account of the conclusions of the Strategic
Transport Projects Review (STPR) on transport projects precluded earlier
publication of the assessment matrix.
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Other parliamentary activity
Motions
*S3M-4969
Richard Lochhead: Marine (Scotland) Bill-That the
Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Marine (Scotland) Bill. (SP 05/10/09)
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Events
Embedding
Sustainable Building Design and Refurbishment into Practice
Various dates and venues
The events will provide information on how to apply for funding for joint academic/industry
feasibility studies and for ten days of free academic consultancy through
CIC Start Online. They will also highlight the expertise of the host
university in sustainable building design and refurbishment. The networking
session will enable businesses to meet researchers and identify
opportunities for collaborating and applying for funding. CIC (Construction
Improvement Club) Start Online, is a new project
that aims to assist Scottish small and medium sized companies to embed
sustainable building design and refurbishment into practice, will be
launched across Scotland in October and
November 2009.
23 October 2009 Glasgow Caledonian University 12.30-15.30
2 November 2009 University of Strathclyde 12.30-15.30
4 November 2009 University of Edinburgh 14.45-17.30
5 November 2009 Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen 12.30-15.30
9 November 2009 Heriot Watt University,
Edinburgh 12.30-15.30
11 November 2009 The Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow
School of Art 12.30-15.30
16 November 2009 Edinburgh Napier
University 12.30-15.30
Contacting David O'Neill on David.Oneill@gcal.ac.uk
or 0141 273 1411, you are welcome to attend more than one event and meet
academics from different universities. Programme of the event(s) that
you have booked will be sent with booking confirmation.
Delivering Development: planning in Scotland to 2030, RTPI in
Scotland Annual Conference
10 November 2009, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George
Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ.
Against the background of a new National Planning Framework (NPF), this
conference will explore the role of spatial planning in delivering
development across Scotland. This conference
provides the opportunity for practitioners and stakeholders to hear about
the development of the NPF Action Programme, to share ideas and good
practice on new approaches to the delivery of infrastructure, and to
consider the implications for building quality living and working
environments for twenty-first century Scotland.
For more information, visit www.rtpiconferences.co.uk
or call 0845 082 1171
Securing
Private Sector Investment in Town Centre Regeneration
12 November 2009, 9.30am - 1.00pm, The Lighthouse, Glasgow
A half day event looking at the issues, challenges and lessons in relation
to attracting private sector investment to town centres. This is a free
event and places are limited, so book your place early by emailing Yvonne.gavan@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
or call 0141 271 3734.
Historic Houses Association for Scotland Winter Lecture by Isobel Cassidy: Lissadell House, Co. Sligo
20 November 2009. Drinks and Canapés from 6pm; Lecture at 6
45pm, Lyon & Turnbull, Broughton Place, Edinburgh EH1 3RR
Cost £15 per person. Please send cheques, made payable to the HHA for Scotland to: Sally
Hampton, HHA Coordinator, 29 Midmar Gardens, Edinburgh EH10 6DY
Town Centres: The Fight Back - Vital and Vibrant Town Centres Conference
2009
25 November 2009, Perth Concert Hall
The primary focus will be on how Scotland's town centres can take maximum
and early advantage of the predicted economic upturn, whilst also providing
practitioners with some information on the developing role and impact that
Business Improvement Districts is having on the regeneration and asset
management of town centres.
Fee: £75+VAT. Book online at www.bids-scotland.com
or email Yvonne Prager on yvonne@bids-scotland.com
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Training
Vacancies
Appointment
of Chair - Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS)
We are seeking a dynamic individual with knowledge, expertise and
experience appropriate to a senior governance role, who is eager to play a
part in championing good architecture, design and planning in Scotland. The appointment
is remunerated at the gross daily rate of £200 per day and travel and
subsistence expenses are met. Reasonable dependant-carer expenses will also
be reimbursed. A time commitment 4 days a month with travel throughout Scotland is required.
The Chair of A+DS will be appointed by Scottish Ministers for a period of 4
years with the possibility of a second term, subject to satisfactory
performance and the requirements of the role at the time.
Closing date for applications is 30
October 2009.
For full details and an application pack please see: www.appointed-for-scotland.org.
To view the advert please select the link below: Appointment of Chair (3MB PDF)
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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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