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Enter the 2010 Building for Life awards24 March 2010
Entries are open for the Building for Life awards which each year celebrate the best new homes and neighbourhoods in England.
Clever councillors will invest in great green space22 March 2010
As elections loom, a new report on urban parks and green spaces reveals that if people are satisfied with their local park they tend to be satisfied with their council.
‘Cinderella’ warning for parks and green space10 March 2010
A new national survey shows the impact of the recession and service cuts on parks and green space jobs.
Last chance to enter the 2010 Prime Minister’s Award10 March 2010
Today is the deadline for entries for the 2010 Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award, which recognises excellence in both design and procurement.
Rural councils win funds for masterplanning25 February 2010
A £1m fund for rural communities will be shared among 36 councils with the best ideas, following a competition run by Communities and Local Government, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, CABE and the Homes and Communities Agency.
CABE backs new life for Battersea Power Station 24 February 2010
CABE has praised Rafael Viñoly’s designs for the massive redevelopment of the 38-acre Battersea Power Station site in south west London.
CABE launches guide to primary school design 24 February 2010
A new design guide for headteachers and local authorities will help them make the most of capital investment in primary schools.
Green Day and the Zero Carbon Task Force4 February 2010
Taking part in Green Day 2010 is a great way to engage governors, staff, parents and students with issues of carbon reduction, a key recommendation of the recent Zero Carbon Task Force report.
Boost in interest in green careers21 January 2010
More than half of urban local authorities took on green space apprentices last year, offering a boost to the Skills to grow strategy addressing the shortage of skills in the green space sector.
New fund for rural communities21 December 2009
Rural communities are being encouraged to apply for funds to masterplan their growth in a sustainable way.