Creating Excellence

Design Network Prospectus Launched

The eight, not-for-profit and independent organisations that make up The Design Network in England, have launched their first combined prospectus which details the extensive range of services offered across the country by Creating Excellence and the other Design Network members.

DCLG - Supporting Communities in Neighbourhood Planning 2013-15

A new 2 year, £9.5m support programme for communities doing neighbourhood planning will be launched on 15 April 2013.

RIBA Design Review CPD course

A full day Design Review training session will be held on 1 May in Exeter.

Creating Excellence offers Building for Life 12 Training

This training is suitable for those in the public, private and voluntary sectors new to Building for Life and those who already use the original Building for Life and would like to change over to the new method.

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New Rates for Design Review

South West Design Review Panel (SWDRP) charges rose on 11 February 2013. The increases brought the South West into line with the cost of design review elsewhere and mean the valued service provided by SWDRP can be sustained without government grant. For full story follow link

New rates for Design Review

Launch of Design Network

Creating Excellence is a member of The Design Network - a new national network of eight independent organisations that promote better places.

Launched in December, The Design Network links eight existing not-for-profit organisations providing design review, design support, training, community engagement and place-based economic development services throughout England (outside London).

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Design Network Launched

Creating Excellence is a member of The Design Network - a new national network of eight independent organisations that promote better places.

Building a healthier south west: best practice in health and planning

This Free one day event takes place on Thursday, 28 February 2013 9.30am (for 10.00am start) - 3.30pm.

Venue Devonport Guildhall, Ker Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4EL.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.