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Posted 4 years ago4 minute read

Council escapes negative court finding over LTNs despite procedural flaws

Every time we think they’re done for good- one pops back up again! Yes, despite my predictions on multiple occasions...

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Council House
Posted 4 years ago4 minute read

Devolution deals, democracy and complex decision-making

One of the big things that has been coming up more and more on our agenda is devolution deals, currently...

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City Planning
Posted 4 years ago6 minute read

Happy World Town Planning Day! Consultation and engagement throughout the history of town planning

Tuesday this week was World Town Planning Day, a celebration (according to the internet) of “how good planning improves the...

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Posted 4 years ago3 minute read

Another naming consultation that goes wrong. Or right. Well, the place has a name now…

The Scottish city of Perth has a long and distinguished history. Nearby is Scone Abbey, the former home of the...

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Posted 4 years ago1 minute read

Engaging with young people: Join us for The Perfect Blend ☕

📅 Tuesday 22nd November 🕚 10am 👥 Members exclusive The Institute’s ever-popular virtual coffee morning, The Perfect Blend, is back...

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Bristol Harbour
Posted 4 years ago5 minute read

“12 nerds across the city”- post-referendum governance discussions in Bristol face transparency challenges

Back in May, Bristol hosted a referendum on the governance model of the city, in which it decided to abolish...

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