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Safe, well-lit spaces at heart of revised planning rules for England

The government has published revised planning rules for England, including the need for developers to be prioritising spaces that are safe, secure and inclusive...

GN01 in first update since 2021

By Allan Howard GN01 is the ILP’s most downloaded and referenced document and is a mainstay of all matters relating to obtrusive light across the...

More young women pursuing STEM careers, but work still to do – IET

Engineering is still struggling to attract female students, despite this week’s GCSE exam results showing that girls are excelling in STEM, the Institution of...

Study set to measure car headlight glare

The impact of bright lights on road users is being independently investigated by the Department for Transport (DfT). Consultancy firm the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL)...

‘Heartfelt’ centenary congratulations from King Charles

The ILP has received a message of ‘heartfelt congratulations’ from His Royal Highness King Charles III on its centenary year. The message from the monarch...

Guide on designing greener sports venues

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has published a report exploring how the design of sports venues can be used to reduce carbon emissions, improve...

Profession gearing up for ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers Week’ next month

The second week of next month, 11 to 15 November, will be ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers Week’, the annual awareness-raising week designed to spark enthusiasm and...

Elizabeth Line wins 2024 Stirling Prize

London’s newest transport network, the Elizabeth Line, has won this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize. The prestigious architecture award was made earlier this month and celebrated...

SEVENTIES CHIC

Peterborough’s updated Longthorpe Footbridge is unusual in using SON-equivalent 1800K LED to replicate the ambience of its original 1970's lighting. Originally constructed in 1970, a...

PFI EXPIRY ‘FLASHING RED’

The ticking deadline that is the expiry of street lighting PFI contracts was discussed at the Centenary Lighting Summit, with asset management and column...

Mental ill health a growing problem for trades

Mental ill health is a growing issue for electricians, plumbers and carpenters, with four out of five tradespeople (82%) saying they have experienced mental...

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Safe, well-lit spaces at heart of revised planning rules for England

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