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BEFS informs, debates & advocates on opportunities & challenges facing Scotland's built environment. @HistEnvScotsupported

Scotland Katılım Aralık 2010
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ICYMI! BEFS Members SURF have analysed the main parties manifestos' stances on local democracy, housing, regeneration, and more in a recent blog. With a new government forming, stay on top of what the parties have committed to. Read it here: bit.ly/4txudr8
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From industrial parks to thriving neighbourhoods? Urban Retrofit explores how diversification can deliver homes, jobs, green space & sustainable communities while reusing the existing built environment. Read the article here: bit.ly/4noXu5B #UrbanPlanning
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BEFS Bulletin 397 is out! 📣 In this edition you'll find new consultations, reviews of party manifestos, and a busy events calendar for the late spring and summer ahead. Catch up here: bit.ly/49KoBm1
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The NPF4 is our national planning framework - a static PDF in a digital age 📄 Make it interactive: ✅ Live guidance updates ✅ Linked policies ✅ Case studies ✅ Searchable. 21st century planning needs 21st century tools 💻 Read our full manifesto: bit.ly/48NuMW2
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ICYMI! If you're looking for a general overview of what it’s like to work with heritage, BEFS Members Historic Houses have released a report mapping the career opportunities and journeys of the heritage sector. Read the report here: bit.ly/4cCbrbk #heritagecareers
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Are you curious about what funding for culture might look like in the EU Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-34? The interim budget report was adopted on 29 April. Read more about the budget proposals here: bit.ly/4wbCpjn
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Congratulations to BEFS Member The Architectural Heritage Fund celebrating its 50th anniversary! BEFS Derek Rankine was pleased to attend a celebratory gathering and '50 Years of Reimagining Heritage' exhibition in Glasgow's The Briggait last week. The exhibition runs to 16 May.
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The Tenement Action Group (TAG) have had their recommendations for tenement law reform to support flat owners endorsed by four political parties. Read the story here: bit.ly/4ewEksf
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Trad. skills aren't "niche" - they're: ✅ Essential for Net Zero ✅ Secure careers (huge demand) ✅ Well-paid (skilled shortage) ✅ Creative & impactful. We need culture shift: celebrate craft, show career paths to young people👷‍♀️ Read our manifesto: bit.ly/48NuMW2
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Don’t Waste Buildings have released a report, The Reuse Dividend, exploring the opportunities for economic growth and regeneration through investing in retrofit and reuse of buildings. Read the case studies and evidence here: bit.ly/4uiN3Tz
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BEFS Bulletin 396 is now live! 📣 This edition features a busy events calendar, more manifestos, and a recap of BEFS Working Group COG in Perth! Read it here: bit.ly/4mVhegW
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Lost capacity across built environment: 📉 28.6% planning budget cuts 📉 38% fewer archaeological officers 📉 58% more engineers needed by 2027. Preventative spend on skills NOW prevents costly disasters LATER 💰 Read our manifesto: bit.ly/48NuMW2 #BEFSManifesto2026
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Traditional skills crisis: stonemasons booked months ahead, joiners declining work, college courses closing, ageing workforce 👴 Yet we need these skills for 52.9% of our housing & Net Zero targets 🎯 Read our full manifesto: bit.ly/48NuMW2 #BEFSManifesto2026 🧱
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What built environment commitments are the main parties making in the run-up to next month’s Scottish Parliament elections? Read BEFS review of party manifestos here: bit.ly/41Md4hP
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The Conservation Officers Group, a local government forum facilitated by BEFS, had a successful visit to Perth last week, supported by P&K Council, P&K Heritage Trust, Culture P&K, and Perth Theatre & Culture Hall. Learn more about COG here: bit.ly/4mFTKMV
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