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Finding key urban design guides, policy, strategy and guidance

Over the past 10 years, an increased focus on placemaking and regeneration across the UK led many public bodies and campaigning groups to engage in placemaking initiatives: the Urban Design Compendium, Manual for Streets, Link and Place, etc. Information on these initiatives is available via RUDI, along with strategy and guidance on most elements of the placemaking mix.

Telford's Lightmoor Village welcomes residents to 'future proof' homes

News: April 18, 2006

Residents moved into the first Eco Homes 'excellent' housing at Lightmoor Village in Telford last week. This joint development by national regeneration agency English Partnerships and the Bournville Village Trust (BVT), is modelled on the original Bournville Village concept in Birmingham

Campaigns to reduce gum litter get under way

 
News: May 12, 2006 

The first of a series of educational campaigns designed to reduce gum litter in our environment is now underway. Over the summer a total of 15 councils will be running campaigns in all corners of the country thanks to funding from the Chewing Gum Action Group (CGAG). Local authorities in Kensington and Lewisham will soon be receiving money towards campaigns.