Great to see so many colleagues gathered to celebrate Planning Aid Scotland 30th year. And to see the new Minister with responsibility for planning Ivan McKee taking such an active grasp of the brief.

BEFS Bulletin 352 out now: cabinet changes, tenement legislation progress, industry-led retrofit recommendations, and a new partnership for Scotland's historic towns. Read more: ow.ly/We9150RHhgE #Scotland befs.org.uk/latest/bulleti…

Join @IHBCScotland's CPD event on Engineering in Traditional Buildings & Heritage Assets led by Ian Hume on May 22, 10am-4:30pm in Edinburgh.
Learn about conservation philosophy, identifying structural problems & avoiding heavy-handed solutions. ow.ly/oUi750RuMVl

Industry leaders call on Scottish Government to introduce Heat in Buildings Bill this autumn
✅ Bill crucial for meeting climate goals & upgrading homes
✅ Certainty needed for businesses to invest & grow
✅ Delays impact supply chain, fuel poverty & skills
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1/7 Yesterday, Under One Roof joined MSPs, factors, architects, surveyors, housing charities, and other housing professionals at the Scottish Parliament.

The focus was on the Scottish Law Commission (SLC) discussion paper on proposals for compulsory owners' associations (OAs).

Full Scottish Government announced. There are 4 fewer ministers than there were at the start of the year.

Notably, there is no place for a Minister for Independence in John Swinney’s team. ITV News

Join Historic Environment Scotland for the Improving Access Project Spring Symposium on May 15th in Stirling!
Key topics:
Barriers to entering the heritage workforce
Project learnings & recommendations
Engaging with the sector on accessibility
Book here: bookwhen.com/hes-strategy-a…

STP are pleased to announce a new partnership with Historic Environment Scotland 🤝

We are looking forward to working together to enhance and preserve historical and cultural assets, and help strengthen local economies 👇

scotlandstowns.org/scotlands-town…

📸 Historic Environment Scotland

UK Government response to Environmental Audit Committee report on adapting to heatwaves falls short, says Philip Dunne.
❌No commitment to national retrofit programme
❌Unclear plans for building regulations on overheating
❌Lack of action to protect urban green spaces
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Safety inspections at Scotland's historic sites 90% complete, reports Scotsman.
Dozens of high-profile attractions were closed in 2021-22 due to unstable masonry concerns.
Historic Environment Scotland working hard to reopen sites safely.
Read more: ow.ly/jxpp50RuJjM

Join the Scottish Lime Centre Trust Scottish Lime Centre for interesting skill-building masterclasses. Limited spots, book now! scotlime.org
#BuiltEnvironment #Conservation

📣 BEFS Bulletin 351 is out now! Packed with essential built environment news, policy updates, events & opportunities.
Read it here: ow.ly/tfUS50Rtwk5 #BuiltEnvironment #Sustainability #Scotland

📢 NatureScot has released a Key Issues paper on developing a biodiversity metric for Scotland's planning system. 🌿🏗️ 📔 📖 ow.ly/p5cU50RlZy4
Help shape the future of biodiversity in planning! 🦔🐝 Submit your views by May 10th. 📅👇
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Have your say on the future of Scotland's shared spaces & places! 📣
@ScottishCivicTr is refreshing their Strategic Plan & wants YOUR input. 🗳️
Take the anonymous survey & help empower communities to take action. 💪
Survey link: [ow.ly/CBjG50RlZrY
#ScottishCivicTrust

Consultation on the National Adaptation Plan (2024-2029) 🌍
Share your local & lived experience of climate change to help shape Scotland's adaptation efforts. 🗳️
Consultation open until April 24th. 📅
Read & respond here: ow.ly/fKX350RlZoK

Our £10million pilot programme The National Lottery Heritage Fund to make heritage relevant to people aged 11-25 has concluded after six years of achievements and learning.

Read our #KickTheDust evaluation 👉 heritagefund.org.uk/our-work/kick-…

🚨 Europa Nostra & EIB Institute announce Europe's 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites for 2024. 🏰🌍
From France to Türkiye, these sites face threats like earthquakes, demolition & lack of funding.

Read more: ow.ly/4g6p50RlZlZ

#7MostEndangered #CulturalHeritage

The much anticipated Scottish Law Commission discussion paper on Tenement Law: Compulsory Owners Association is out now. Consultation open until 1st August - full details available here: scotlawcom.gov.uk/law-reform/con…