The Knowledge Exchange Blog
Devolved governance – what role for planning?
by Alan Gillies
Last week the RTPI sent us a copy of a collection of papers it had just published, based on a symposium held at UCL in April 2015, on the topic “Critical ….
Something old into something new: innovations in recycling
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By James Carson
This is Recycle Week 2015, and, in the spirit of the occasion, I’ve been recycling some of the wealth of information contained ….
The potential of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill to strengthen community planning
by Laura Dobie
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill was finally passed by the Scottish Parliament after a debate and vote late on Wednesday evening. In this article we look at the background to the Bill, the ….
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Image by Krdan [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Knowledge Insider: a Q&A with Michael Harris from the RTPI
In the latest of our series of Q&As with leading advocates of the use of evidence in policymaking and practice, we talk to Michael Harris, Deputy Head of Research at the Royal Town Planning Institute. The ….
Volunteers in libraries: an alternative to closures, or a risk to the professionals?
Manchester Central Library. (Photograph: James Carson)
By James Carson
Anyone doubting the capacity of libraries to stir up strong feelings need look no further than the debate concerning volunteers in public libraries. ….
Neighbourhood planning – the current state of play
By Alan Gillies
Following the May 2015 General Election, the only Conservative minister to be replaced in the resulting cabinet reshuffle was Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. The appointment in his place ….
