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Responding to the Sustainable Design Task Force’s 2023 to 2025 Strategy, the Building Acoustics Group has drafted a simple guide on how we can all implement ...
Responding to the Sustainable Design Task Force’s 2023 to 2025 Strategy, the Building Acoustics Group has drafted a simple guide on how we can all implement sustainable design techniques. A consultation copy of the guide is out now for a three-month consultation period. All comments can be shared via the IOA BAG email address (BAG@ioa.org.uk).
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A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
A UK strategy for the conservation of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) - has been published. It acknowledges that underwater noise sits alongside climate change and bycatch is a threat impacting these
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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