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BASC’s scholarship programme open for 2023 applications

Applications are now open for this year’s BASC Legacy Funded Scholarship Programme. Now in its fifth year, the scholarship programme is one part of the BASC legacy package that helps support people who want to develop their knowledge of conservation, land management or gamekeeping. The scheme is open to any college or university student studying, or… Read more »

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Young gundog handlers urged to enter Crufts 2023

Young gundog handlers are being urged to enter this year’s Crufts competition, with the event being described as ‘unforgettable’.   Thirteen-year-old Tallulah Dyson, who has successfully competed on multiple occasions, said she could not recommend Crufts more and was keen to urge other young gundog enthusiasts to enter.   Crufts 2023 will take place at… Read more »

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Planning requests for major developments will be sped up
Planning laws reformed

Applications for major infrastructure developments will be sped up and simplified under proposals contained in a new government white paper. Minor private planning decisions will also be overhauled to make it easier for households to construct extensions and conservatries. Announcing the plans in parliament, Ruth Kelly told MPs the current UK planning system was “baffling”,… Read more »

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Hips to launch on June 1st
Legal action launched against Hips

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has launched an 11th hour attack on Home Information Packs (Hips) and is taking the government to court over their introduction. Rics has launched a judicial review against the department for Communities and Local Government (CLG). The surveyors’ body claims the department failed to hold a proper consultation… Read more »