By David Goatman, head of sustainability at Knight Frank
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If you work for a local authority then you will be affected by the Carbon Reduction Commitment, the UK emissions trading scheme that comes into force on 1 April 2010.
Here are five tips for you to focus on:
1) Learn what CRC is
If …

By Karen Cooksley, partner at law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse
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Developers are starting to plan for an upturn in the economy and the property market. But how can they make sure schemes are in a fit state to start again if they want? This involves working closely with the local authority …

I work for a local authority and we are selling some land. Do we have to worry about public procurement regulations?

Helen Meyler, partner and head of the public sector group at law firm Davies Arnold Cooper, responds:
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The first question to ask is this:
a) Is the sale a straight land …