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  Girls Allowed – Event to promote opportunities for women in construction

  Posted on April 19, 2012 by Dayle in Dayles Blog, RICS matrics, Supporting Young People, Uncategorized.

  Dayle Bayliss recently represented the RICS matrics Suffolk at a joint venture between ISG Plc, Construction Skills and Suffolk Education Business Partnership. The event was arranged to promote the roles of women in construction and some of the opportunities that exist for entry. The event was attended by year 9 pupils from Copleston High School, Ipswich […]

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• VAT on Listed Buildings – An Opportunity for Reform

  Posted on April 17, 2012 by Dayle in Conservation, Dayles Blog, Heritage, Uncategorized.

  The recent proposed budget changes to the zero Vat rating on Listed Buildings announced in the budget, and as previously commented on, could be an opportunity for reform.  HMRC are currently consulting on addressing the anomalies that exist in the current system.  This consultation period is open until the 4th May 2012 and I believe this […]

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• Conservatory Tax – Changes to Part L and how can these proposals be implemented?

  Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dayle in Building Regulations, Dayles Blog, Green Deal, Planning Policy.

  The press recently reported that the Coalition Government were consulting on the introduction of a conservatory tax. What this actually relates to is the consultation on the proposed Changes to Approved Document Part L – Conservation of Fuel and Power. The consultation document includes proposals for tighter carbon dioxide emission standards for new homes and […]

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• New Rights put Communities in Control of Their Futures – Government introduces new measures

  Posted on April 9, 2012 by Dayle in Communities, Dayles Blog, Planning Policy.

    On the 6th April 2012 the Government  introduced new rights to give Communities the ability to shape the future of their local area.  The Community Rights have been designed to cut bureaucracy so that power is more localised and to unlock innovation.  This introduction is part of the Localism Act 2011 and the introduction […]

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• Heritage Crime and ARCH – A Programme for Protection

  Posted on April 5, 2012 by Dayle in Conservation, Dayles Blog, Heritage.

    The theft of metal from the local church roof is something that is more and more frequently found being reported in the Local and National press.  The effect on the Historic Environment is becoming more and more devastating with elements of the historic structure and fabric becoming permanently damaged.  This damage and theft has […]

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