RICS West blog

NPPF Discussions

Sarah-Jane Dean — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:12:00 GMT

RICS recently held two strategic roundtable meetings in Birmingham and Bristol in conjunction with POS to discuss the draft National Planning Policy Framework. The aim was to assist and inform consultation responses, ongoing and future discussions on...(read more)

RICS South West Regional Chair's update - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:18:00 GMT

Local Association groups have been growing in number, size and stature. There is now a pot of money which has been set aside from which to secure funding for local and regional activities. This has already started with some really good networking events...(read more)

South Wessex Local Association - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:17:00 GMT

After an extremely successful first CPD Day Conference which took place in May, preparations are now well under way for the Annual Gala Dinner which is held in association with Bournemouth Property Association (BPA) and Southern Society of Chartered Accountants...(read more)

RICS matrics Devon and Cornwall - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:17:00 GMT

The Devon and Cornwall committee has worked hard to organise events for the region. Our cross professional summer barbeque at Double Locks was well received despite the distinctly damp weather, typical of an English summer! Fortunately the venue had a...(read more)

Exeter Local Association - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:15:00 GMT

Foot Anstey Solicitors hosted a seminar on behalf of the RICS earlier this year; it included an update on the localism bill which promises to change the whole planning system by encouraging local people to be at the heart of the system. We were fortunate...(read more)

Cornwall Local Association - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:12:00 GMT

Cornwall Local Association held a half day event in June at the glorious setting of Boconnoc House, Lostwithiel, on the theme of ‘An Update of the commercial property sector in Cornwall’. Forty two delegates came to hear informative and useful presentations...(read more)

RICS matrics North Staffordshire - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:10:00 GMT

Having taken over as Chair in April, I have quickly found myself embarking on organising a range of events in order to promote the matrics brand in the local area. However, before I progress with the update, may I firstly take this opportunity to thank...(read more)

RICS matrics Marches - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:08:00 GMT

We held our AGM in May and elected a new committee that will build on last year’s success in promoting RICS and RICS matrics in the Marches area. Several of our members completed their ATC/APC and these achievements were celebrated in a ‘post APC wash...(read more)

RICS matrics Birmingham - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:06:00 GMT

This summer played host to a range of great events which included a summer BBQ, Pub Golf, a golf day and of course the Paul Tanner 5-a-side trophy. Looking ahead for the next few months, we have a classy black tie cocktail night in October and November...(read more)

Coventry and Warwickshire Local Association - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:05:00 GMT

I am sure you will agree that 2011 is flying by, as we begin to see some positive signs that the local construction market is showing signs of recovery, albeit very slowly! With regards to the Local Association, we have continued our work in establishing...(read more)

Birmingham Local Association - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:56:00 GMT

By the time you read this report, summer will be a distant memory and like me you will be looking towards Christmas! Between now and then the BLA has a host of events planned and these are complimented by a range of new CPD events being offered locally...(read more)

Regional Chair’s update - Sept 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:22:00 GMT

A warm welcome to the new West Midlands Surveyor. In my fifth report as West Midlands Regional Chair I am conscious of the impact of a rapidly changing world economic landscape with global debt arrangements, especially surrounding Europe, creating a less...(read more)

Localism and LEPs

Sarah-Jane Dean — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:27:00 GMT

Localism and LEPs are now seemingly part of the landscape with LEP boards in place and work streams being identified. The Black Country LEP has planning as a key strand with its first task identified being a Planning Pledge Charter to define the process...(read more)

RICS celebrates Plymouth's America's Cup success

Sarah-Jane Dean — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:45:00 GMT

Great news for Plymouth as it has been recently nominated to host the UK round of the prestigious America's Cup yacht race in mid September. This should provide a boost for the local economy which was also recently accepted as part of an LEP bid covering...(read more)

RICS matrics North Staffordshire - May 2011

Sarah-Jane Dean — Fri, 06 May 2011 08:47:00 GMT

Whilst the majority of our firms continue to experience `interesting times` in the local market, RICS matrics North Staffs has continued to run a busy programme of successful events and is pleased to confirm a continued growth in membership. As part of...(read more)