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Latest: Welcome to the BEFS e-Bulletin. In this Bulletin:
consultation has commenced on the Ancient Monuments and Listed Buildings (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill, and the
Public Services Reform Bill has been introduced to Parliament.
Publications include the HEACS findings on engaging young adults in the
historic environment, the report on the Scottish Sustainable Communities
Initiative, and the UK Government's strategy for improving quality of
place. The Minister for Culture has responded to HEACS reports on
infrastructure of the historic environment sector, and on the economic
impact of the historic environment.
BEFS upcoming activities:
Monday 8th June: consultation meeting on the draft Scottish Planning
Policy: open to BEFS members (to attend, please contact the BEFS office
for further details).
Thursday 11th June: General Meeting (open to BEFS member reps) followed
by seminar (open to all) - we welcome Diana Murray, Chief Executive of
the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
(RCAHMS) to talk on the topic 'Exploring Scotland's Places' (to attend,
please contact the BEFS office for further details).
Thursday 25th June: Meeting of the Historic Environment Working Group.
For further information on BEFS visit: www.befs.org.uk .
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Consultations
The
Ancient Monuments and Listed Buildings (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Consultation (HS 20/05/09)
This consultation seeks views on the proposed provisions of the Ancient
Monuments and Listed Buildings (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill is a
tightly-focused technical amending Bill that will introduce new provisions
and remove barriers to the use of existing powers that will enhance the
ability of the regulatory and planning authorities to mange our historic
environment in a sustainable way for the enjoyment and benefit of future
generations. Consultation period 20 May - 14 August 2009
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/about/consultations/currentconsultations.htm
Consultation
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/news/news_article.htm?articleid=23382
News release
Mineral
Extraction in Harbour Areas: Consultation Paper (SG 20/05/09)
Consultation paper seeking views on the Scottish Government's proposals to
extend regulatory controls to mineral dredging in harbour areas.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/05/14131715/0
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Publications
Public
Services Reform Bill (SP 29/05/09)
Introduction of Public Services Reform Bill to Parliament.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/bills/26-PubSerRef/index.htm
(Bill)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/05/29103242
(News Release)
Rural
Archaeology Bulletin - An occasional, downloadable newsletter with the
latest events, policies and other news affecting archaeology and rural land
management. Follow link to Supporting Communitites, Rural Landuse:
http://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/
HEACS
Annual Report 08-09 (HEACS 20/05/09)
This closing report reviews the work of HEACS from 2003-2009 and reflects
on what was achieved and what was learnt. It includes a closing commentary,
which briefly considers some of the unresolved issues for the historic
environment sector to take forward.
http://www.heacs.org.uk/newsreleases/2009/annualreport.htm
New HEACS
report published on strategies for engaging young adults in the historic
environment (HEACS 28/05/09)
HEACS has submitted the above report to the Scottish Ministers on 26 May
2009. The final report sets out why engaging young adults matters, examines
the challenges facing the sector in this area, and recommends a series of
strategies.
http://www.heacs.org.uk/newsreleases/2009/youngadults.htm
HEACS
report: Scotland's historic environment vital to economic sustainability
(correction to news release issued 10 May 2009)
http://www.heacs.org.uk/newsreleases/2009/economic.htm
Scottish
Sustainable Communities Initiative - Report (SG 26/05/09)
The conclusion of the Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative (SSCI)
has led to 11 projects being recognised as having potential to demonstrate
the creation of sustainable communities. This report sets out the Scottish
Government's response to the submissions made to the SSCI. It contains an
outline of the assessment process followed, presents the findings in
relation to each of the projects selected as an exemplar and summarises the
68 submissions received.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/05/26112614/0
World
class places: The Government's strategy for improving quality of place
(DCLG 12/05/09)
The way places and buildings are planned, designed and looked after matters
to all of us in countless ways. The built environment can be a source of
everyday joy or everyday misery. Its quality is an important influence on
crime, health, community cohesion and prosperity. It has a major impact on
wildlife and climate change. This publication is the first place-making strategy
since architect Richard Rogers published the findings of the urban task
force, towards an urban renaissance, ten years ago.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/worldclassplaces
http://www.cabe.org.uk/news/vision-for-world-class-places
(news release)
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Scottish Government news releases
Housing
statistics for Scotland 2008 update (SG 26/05/09)
Updated housing statistics have been released by Scotland's Chief
Statistician.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/05/26091831
Ministerial
Response to Recent HEACS Reports (HS 20/05/09)
The Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland (HEACS) has
submitted reports and recommendations on:
. the Infrastructure of the Historic Environment; and
. the Economic Impact of the Historic Environment in Scotland
to Michael Russell, the Minister for Culture, External Affairs, and the
Constitution in recent months. A copy of the Minister's response,
which welcomes the reports and sets out how the Government will take
forward their recommendations, can be read here:
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/news/indepth/ministerial-response-heacs-reports.htm
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News releases
Heritage
investment reaps economic rewards (BEFS 18/05/09)
The Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) welcomes new research
demonstrating the hugely significant contribution that Scotland's historic
environment makes to the Scottish economy.
http://www.befs.org.uk/09.05.18.pr.econimpactheritage.pdf
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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-23892
Dr Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Executive when the final criteria
for and listing of Scottish battlefields will be published and whether such
a listing will have an influence on any decision to underground the
proposed Beauly to Denny power line. (SP 13/05/09)
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Recent parliamentary answers
Q S3W-23562
Ms Wendy Alexander: To ask the Scottish Executive what the benefits of the
e-planning system will be for third parties to the planning process,
including neighbours, local communities and NGOs. (SP 07/05/09)
A Answered by Stewart Stevenson (14/05/09): ePlanning will deliver a
step change in planning service delivery, providing a wide range of online
services to end users that creates an end-to-end ePlanning service; from
initial inquiries, to applications, decisions, and where applicable,
through the planning appeal process. The service will be inclusive and
transparent with all applications, plans and progress updates viewable
across the internet.
The amount and quality of planning information available online is being
increased on planning authority websites making the planning process more
transparent and accessible. ePlanning allows the progress of applications
and appeals to be tracked, comments to be made and decisions better
understood. For communities this means greater confidence and certainty.
During the year ahead local development plans, which are at the heart of
Scotland's planning system, will be published online. Individuals and
communities will be able to engage more effectively in the process of
preparing plans and better understand the future development of their local
area.
Q S3W-23563
Ms Wendy Alexander: To ask the Scottish Executive what financial and other
assistance it has provided or plans to provide to assist third parties,
including neighbours, local communities and NGOs, to access e-planning
services. (SP 07/05/09)
A Answered by Stewart Stevenson (14/05/09): The ePlanning Programme is
delivering a step change in planning service delivery and driving forward
efficiencies in the planning system, moving planning away from a paper
process to electronic ways of working. The programme allows for decisions
to be made more quickly and more open, thereby increasing efficiencies in
the public sector and, providing savings and improved services to citizens,
local communities and NGOs.
Increased inclusion will provide enormous benefit to citizens. With all
planning information online, citizens can view current applications, and
their plans, their progress at different stages of the planning process,
committee dates and decision, submit objections via online forms and become
involved with the development of local plans. This reduces the need for citizens
to travel into planning offices or libraries to view applications. By
encouraging involvement in the creation of local plans, citizens can get
involved with the development of the communities at the earliest stage in
the planning process. In addition, a future programme of work is currently
being prepared to support planning authorities publicise and support usage
by architects, agents, members of the public, community councils and other
stakeholders.
Q S3W-22965
Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the conclusions in the
National Parks Review Report, published in November 2008, will be subject
to wider consultation. (SP 20/04/09)
A Answered by Roseanna Cunningham (13/05/09): Public consultation on
the conclusions in the National Parks Review Report commenced at the same
time as the publication of the report. The consultation findings will be
published later this summer.
Q S3W-22982
Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive for what reasons it is not
progressing with stage 2 of the National Parks Review. (SP 20/04/09)
A Answered by Roseanna Cunningham (13/05/09): Changes to implement the
Scottish Government's modernisation and improvement of the planning system
are in the process of being introduced. This will affect every planning
authority in Scotland. There are no specific plans to change the planning
powers of the national park authorities.
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Other parliamentary activity
Bills
See above
under Publications for introduction of Public Services Reform Bill.
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Events
The
Future Scotland Debates: Education
10 June 09, 6.30-8pm at The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Debates will be a platform for discussions on the future of Scotland's
build environment. This second debate focuses on education.
Places are limited, to book contact bookmyplace@thelighthouse.co.uk
RICS: How
green is your Wallet?
11 June 09, 5.30-7.45pm RICS Scotland Office, 9 Manor Place, Edinburgh
This evening seminar will look at the thermal mass of a building as well as
the real cost of renewable energy. A great way to spend a Thursday evening,
wine, canapés & networking.
Contact http://www.rics.org/Networks/Regions/UK/Scotland/greenwallet_e_110609.html
Sustainable
Procurement - Is Your Organisation Leading The Way?
GO Scottish Sustainable Procurement Conference Progressing the agenda
23 June 09 - Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor
This conference will bring together the leading speakers on sustainable
procurement and provide you with the opportunity to keep abreast of the
latest technologies and innovations.
Reduced rates for Voluntary and Public sector delegates.
http://www.goconferences.co.uk/scotsust
Central Scotland Forest Trust conference 09: Green Networks: Potential for
Central Scotland
30 September 2009 The Vu, Bathgate
Places limited, book by 30 June 09 and save up to £25.
Contact CSFT http://www.csft.org.uk/,
Tel. 01501 824770
Holyrood
conferences: Place making in Scotland: Designing Urban Communities
Tuesday 6 October 09 Edinburgh, venue TBC
One day conference addressing a range of key issues including how to
regenerate town centres, impact of 2005 planning act and other documents in
the planning system, with a range of speakers discussing both the
challenges and potential solutions.
http://conferences.holyrood.com/content/view/1293/142/
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Training
Scottish
Lime Centre training courses:
How replacement stone should be scheduled, properly described and
dimensioned
10 June 2009, Charlestown Workshops
All about keeping natural stone in its correct plane and how to take
account of current dimensional tolerances.
£125 + Vat Only a few places left
Structural Repair of Historic Buildings delivered by Ian Hume
16-17 June 2009, Penicuik House
This two day seminar, suitable for anyone involved in the structural repair
of historic buildings.
£250 + Vat Now Only £130 + Vat
Ruins - Structural Problems and Repairs delivered by Ian Hume
18 June 2009, Penicuik House
This one day seminar will examine structural problems that can arise with
ruined buildings and discuss suggested repair strategies.
Only £65 + Vat
For more information please contact admin@scotlime.org
or phone us on 01383 872722.
You can now book online http://www.scotlime.org/
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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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