More than 26 million is to be spent on improving school buildings across Staffordshire.

The work is outlined in Staffordshire County Councils schools capital programme for 2020/21, which includes a range of priority projects.

Pupils are set to benefit from upgraded playgrounds, new toilets and energy efficient heating and lighting systems.

Leaky roofs, pipes and windows will also be replaced. And other measures are expected to include refurbishing or remodelling some classrooms.

There will also be a focus on increasing capacity in mainstream schools to support pupils with special educational needs.

The councils cabinet will be asked to approve the rolling programme when it holds its first virtual meeting on Wednesday (April 15).

Councillor Philip White, cabinet member for learning and employability, said: It is essential that pupils have access to good, local schools as it is widely accepted that the quality of a young persons surroundings can have a huge effect on their academic performance.

The investment is in addition to the millions of pounds already earmarked for brand new schools to help meet demand for extra places.

At Horton Lodge Community Special, in Rudyard, a number of schemes are being put forward, including internal refurbishment, roof repairs, replacing windows and work to the car park and driveway. There could also be more efficient heating installed.

Energy efficiency will also be a theme of the proposed improvements at Dove Bank Primary, in Kidsgrove, St Johns CE Primary, in Keele, and Endon High. They have been earmarked for new lighting.

Boiler or other heating improvements are planned for St Lukes CE Primary, in Silverdale, Fulford Primary, and Moorside High, in Werrington.

Mr White added: Energy bills are the biggest burden on a schools budget after staff wages, so we make sure new schools incorporate the latest technology.

With our existing, older buildings we have a double purpose of cutting costs wherever possible and reducing our carbon footprint as part of the county councils commitment to reducing CO2 emissions.

Schools earmarked for refurbishments or remodelling include Ravensmead Primary, in Bignall End, Betley CE Primary, Dove Bank Primary, and Walton Primary Middle School, in Stone.

Meanwhile, those set to benefit from roof repairs include Barlaston CE First School, Westlands Primary, Hassell Primary, in Newcastle, St Chads CE Primary, in Red Street, Baldwins Gate CE Primary, St Annes CE Primary, in Brown Edge, and Stones Pirehill First School.

The local authority will try to complete as many projects on the list as it can, based on funding available.

Schools are contributing to some of the work from their own capital budgets. Other sources of funding include Government grants, housing developer contributions and capital receipts.

Newcastle

Wood Lane Primary School Mechanical - Heating

Dove Bank Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement/Heating Efficiency Works

Hassell Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School Electrical - Distribution Board

Betley CofE VC Primary School External - Playground

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

Springhead Primary School External - Car park/Driveway

Westlands Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Mechanical - Water Heaters

Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School Fire Safety

St John's CofE (C) Primary School Lighting Efficiency Works

Staffordshire Moorlands

Werrington Primary School Windows Replacement

Cheadle Primary School Windows Replacement

Endon High School Lighting Efficiency Works

Endon Hall Primary School Electrical - Distribution Board

St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

Blythe Bridge High School Windows Replacement

Horton Lodge Community Special School Roof Repair/Replacement/Windows Replacement/Car park/Driveway/Heating Efficiency Works

Stafford

Oakridge External - Playground

Pirehill First School Roof Repair/Replacement

Flash Ley Primary Electrical - General

Berkswich Primary Roof Repair/Replacement/Mechanical Heating

Tittensor First School Fire Safety/External - Playground

Walton Priory Middle Roof Repair/Replacement - for Salix Lighting

Fulford Primary Mechanical - Boilers

Tillington Manor Roof Repair/Replacement

Doxey Primary Roof Repair/Replacement

Castlechurch Roof Repair/Replacement/Heating Efficiency Works

Barlaston First Roof Repair/Replacement

Burton Manor Primary Heating Efficiency Works

St. Leonard's Heating Efficiency Works

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BI/20/00795/DOM: Tides Reach, 30 Greenacres. Removal of existing outdoor swimming pool, replaced with indoor swimming pool and pool house to the south of the property.

BO/20/00800/DOM: Montrose, The Drive. Single storey extension and associated alterations.

BO/20/00841/FUL: Heron House, Taylors Lane. Demolish existing dwelling and replace with 2 no. detached dwellings. Variation of Condition 2 of planning application BO/19/00877/FUL - To reference amended plans showing amendments to fenestration, gable projection to front elevation of Plot 1 and internal layout changes including replacement of the approved internal garages with detached garages. In accordance with drawing nos. 1177/SK00, SK01, SK02, SK03, SK04, SK05, SK06, SK07, SK08, SK09, SK10, SK11, SK12 & SK13.

BO/20/00857/DOM: (Wessex Lodge) Land South Of Critchfield Cottage, Viking Way. Installation of PV panels to flat roof.

BO/20/00891/DOM: 1 Harbour Cottages, High Street. Sea defence works to South elevation, including replacement access steps.

BO/20/00892/LBC: 1 Harbour Cottages, High Street. Sea defence works to South elevation, including replacement access steps.

BX/20/00853/ADJ: Land To East Of Boxgrove Quarry, Halnaker. Screening Opinion for proposed infill of land east of Boxgrove quarry.

BX/20/00855/ADJ: Boxgrove Quarry, Halnaker. Screening opinion on Variation of Condition 2 (Timescale) and provision of amended Landscape Plan (Condition 16) and Landscape and Restoration Management Plan (Condition 17) of Planning Permission WSCC/109/13/BX to allow an extension of time to complete restoration works until 31 December 2021 and provide a new restoration planting scheme.

CC/20/00604/LBC: Santorini Restaurant, 14 Southgate. Front external masonry painted white from grey. Sash window and framing painted blue from white. Front door and framing painted blue from white. Sign on front facade to be reduced in size and different font to be painted in blue.

CC/20/00708/LBC: 1 The Courtyard, St Martins Square. Repair to external windows and front door, removal of section of cement render on the front elevation. Internal works include removal of staircase/walls and reconfiguration.

CC/20/00775/DOM: 229 Whyke Road. Replacement of existing retaining wall and fence.

CC/20/00776/ADV: City Centre. Temporary erection of a series of themed flags within city centre.

CC/20/00792/FUL: The Steven Pimlott Building, Broyle Road. Installation of HVAC plant consisting of 2 heat pump air conditioning systems.

CC/20/00801/FUL: Loco Restaurant Loco, 9 St Pancras. Rear extension with a gable ended roof, clear/glazed roofing and grey aluminium framed doors and window to the rear and an opening into the main body of the building.

CC/20/00805/ADV: 29 East Street. Redecoration of existing fascia panel to new brand colour. Installation of 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign, 1no. non-illuminated letter to entrance wall and 1no. non-illuminated branded awning.

CC/20/00868/DOM: 20 Maplehurst Road. Front porch extension.

CH/20/00642/FUL: Plot C2a And Cb, Pond Farm, Newells Lane, West Ashling. Use of land as a Gypsy and Travellers caravan site consisting of 2 no. pitch containing 1 no. mobile home and 1 no. touring caravan.

CH/20/00780/FUL: The Nest, 13 The Avenue, Hambrook. Erection of 4 no. dwellings and associated works. (Variation of condition 2 of permission CH/18/00810/FUL - substitute plans for garaging and roof lights on Plots 1 and 2).

SDNP/20/00871/HOUS: 2 East View, A286 The Croft To Bex Lane, Cocking Causeway. Replacement single storey rear extension with roof light and pergola timbers to form side canopy.

SDNP/20/01283/LDE: Herringbroom Studio, Duncton Common Road. Existing lawful development - change of use of land to domestic garden for use in connection with 1 no. existing dwelling.

SDNP/20/01195/LDE: The Annexe at Verdley Hill House, Henley Old Road, Henley. Existing lawful development certificate for use of as ancillary habitable accommodation.

East Wittering And Bracklesham

EWB/20/00833/DOM: Westering, 16 Barn Road, East Wittering. Two storey front and side extensions. Infill crown roof to main roof.

EWB/20/00852/DOM: 2 Marineside, Bracklesham. Change of loft space to habitable accommodation with an addition of a front dormer.

SDNP/20/00890/HOUS: Downview Cottage, Fitzhall Road, Elsted. Replacement of the gates to the property with new automatically operated.

SDNP/20/00762/OUT: Land at rear of 47 Midhurst Road. Outline planning permission (access, landscaping and layout) - Erection of 1 no. detached bungalow.

SDNP/20/01065/FUL: Wardley Farm, Fernden Lane. Erection of barn and horse trainer.

FB/20/00799/DOM: Lowood House, 2 Old Park Lane. Retrospective application for exterior alterations to garage and use of roof space for ancillary habitable accommodation.

SDNP/20/01067/HOUS: 5 Birch Court, School Close. Proposed rear conservatory.

SDNP/20/01410/DA: Richard Arms, Mill Road, West Ashling. Request to operate takeaway food from the above premises.

SDNP/20/01298/TCA: 1 Yew Tree Cottages, Down Street, West Ashling. Notification of intention to reduce height by up to 3m and reduce widths by 2m on 2 no. Yew trees (T1, T2) and reduce widths on west sector by 2m on 6 no. Conifer trees (T3-T8).

SDNP/20/01168/LDE: High Hollist, Hollist Lane, East Harting. Existing lawful development to establish use of land for residential purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the associated dwellinghouse.

SDNP/20/01438/DA: The Unicorn Inn, Heyshott Street. Registration for class use DA.

KD/20/00848/ELD: Sussex Game Farm, Scratching Lane. Existing lawful development certificate for occupation of dwelling, without compliance with an agriculture occupancy condition.

SDNP/20/00786/HOUS: Harthanger, The Street. Replace existing porch with new pitched roof porch. Removal of tiles hanging to the west and south elevations, replaced with moisture resistant membrane and oak feather edged boarding. Repairs to chimney and replacement of roof tiles.

LX/20/00860/TPA: Trehenney, Spy Lane. Fell 6 no. Ash trees (in rear garden) within Area, A1 subject to LX/78/00650/TPO.

SDNP/20/01285/LIS: Harrow Cottage, North Street. Conversion of integral garage into additional living accommodation. Removal of garden wall section to increase parking provision.

SDNP/20/01284/HOUS: Harrow Cottage, North Street. Conversion of integral garage into additional living accommodation. Removal of garden wall section to increase parking provision.

NM/20/00173/DOM: Stoneley House, Runcton Lane, Runcton. Garage conversion, first floor extension, new porch and swimming pool.

NM/20/00726/FUL: Runcton Nursery, Pagham Road. Temporary site entrance.

O/20/00761/FUL: Oakham Farm, Church Lane. Change of use from agricultural vehicle storage barn (Use class B8) to 6 no. business/workshop units (flexible use between B1/B2), including some minor external alterations.

SDNP/20/01260/HOUS: Quarry Hill, Grove Lane. Construction of garage to East of the property to include car ports and store.

PS/20/00250/DOM: 4 Nell Ball, Plaistow. Double storey side extension, garden store and additional vehicle access.

SDNP/20/01185/HOUS: Langley Bridge Farm, Langley Lane, Langley. In-ground swimming pool (10m x 5m).

SI/20/00851/PNO: Fairfields, Ham Road. Construction of 2 no. reservoirs to hold winter abstracted water for irrigating summer crops.

SI/20/00883/PA3Q: Willowdene Nursery, Fletchers Lane. Notification for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3) and associated works.

SB/20/00525/FUL: Prinsted Care Home, Prinsted Lane, Prinsted. Construction of 2 no. annexes.

SB/20/00812/DOM: 4 Slipper Mill, Slipper Road. Addition of 1 no. window and 1 no. door on first floor, 2 no. windows on second floor to the south elevation, raised garage roof and reinstatement of railings to form terrace, extended rooflights to the west elevation.

SDNP/20/01274/LIS: Fitzhall, Fitzhall Road, Iping. Retrospective internal alterations, including en suite in second floor bedroom.

SDNP/20/01141/APNB: Green Lanes, Back Lane, Forestside. 1 no. agricultural straw barn.

SDNP/20/01324/HOUS: St Marys Farm, A285 Selhurst Park Road to Droke Lane. Single sorry extension to rear.

WE/20/00785/FUL: Meadow View Stables, Monks Hill. Change of use of land for use as extension to Gypsy caravan site for the stationing of 6 additional caravans, including 3 pitches, each pitch consisting of 1 no. mobile home, 1 no. touring caravan and a utility building together with laying of hardstanding

WR/20/00815/DOM: The Granary, Newpound Lane. Proposed two storey extension and associated alterations. Removal of 1 shed and 2 stables. Variation of condition 2 to planning permission WR/19/01809/DOM to amend the approved drawings by removing the proposed chimney stack and installing patio doors, replacing original plans with 70312/PGF/R2, 70312/PFP/R2 and 70312/PEL/R2 and citing these in condition 2.

WW/20/00779/DOM: Orchard Cottage, Acre Street. Single storey annexe extension to existing cottage.

WW/20/00832/DOM: Mudskipper, 22 Marine Drive. Replacement of existing front fence, proposed bin store, driveway gate and new fence adjacent to western boundary.

WW/20/00869/DOM: Cakeham Manor, Cakeham Road. Dismantling of a 1960s walkway and staircase and replacement with a new oak walkway and stair. The new oak walkway will be a freestanding structure adjacent to a Scheduled Monument and listed building.

WW/20/00870/LBC: Cakeham Manor, Cakeham Road. Dismantling of a 1960s walkway and staircase and replacement with a new oak walkway and stair. The new oak walkway will be a freestanding structure adjacent to a Scheduled Monument and listed building.

WW/20/00893/FUL: Surbitonia, 45 Howard Avenue. Demolition of an existing bungalow with a garage and erection of 2 replacement two storey dwellings.

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Elliot Ziwira Senior WriterIn colonial Rhodesia, the city was the colonist, the oppressor, the master, the white mans strong forte from which he debarred the African whom he reduced to a wayfarer who could only stay at the settlers largesse as a trader of sweat, blood and toil.

The black mans abode was an infertile and measly space somewhere in the Tribal Trust Lands of lack where neither school, hospital, rains, clinic nor life could be found without having to eke it out.

Without a voice in the running of his affairs, either by himself or through representation, the Africans idea of councils, and how they should be run was a reflection on the white mans face as he routinely handed him the pass that spelt out his place in a colonial setup where even the consumption of liquor was regulated according to race. The advent of Independence in 1980, therefore, gave the African more than a nation; it gave him humanity through recognition of his right to being, unrestricted by race, ethnicity and creed.

Since Independence in 1980, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has committed to the promotion of local governance tenets that recognise the rights of citizens to determine the way they are governed with the aim to change outcomes for the common good.

In view of that goal, the ministry administers 32 Acts of Parliament; the Liquor Licensing Board (LLB) and Local Government Board; and has the public transport utility, the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO), under its ambit. It also approves and issues licences and permits as provided for by Acts of Parliament, namely; Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12), Development Permits (Section 29) Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12), Sub-division Permits (Section 40) Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12), Change of Reservation Permits (Section 49) Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12), Local and Master Plans Approval (Section 16) Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12), and Sub- approval of division of State land (Section 43) Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12).

Zimbabwe has 32 urban councils and 60 Rural District Councils (RDCs) which fall under the ministry.

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works is headed by Honourable July Moyo who is deputised by Honourable Marian Chombo with Mr Zvinechimwe Ruvinga Churu as the Permanent Secretary.

MandateInspired by the vision to attain sound local governance and quality-built environment by 2030, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works obligation to citizens is to promote comprehensive local governance, undertake and coordinate rural and urban development to enhance the socio economic development of Zimbabwe.

FunctionsAmong others, the ministrys purposes are to; formulate, regulate and monitor policies that promote sound local governance, facilitate devolution; formulate, review and implement spatial planning and State land management policies; manage and coordinate orderly spatial development; coordinate disaster mitigation and preparedness planning to promote efficient response and resilience to disasters; and initiate, promote and implement Urban and Rural development projects and programmes.

The ministry also endeavours to coordinate Central and Local government programmes and expansion initiatives; promote and facilitate an efficient urban public transport management system; facilitate effective operations and traditional leaders; coordinate, administer and manage all disasters; manage and account for the National Civil Protection Fund.

To achieve its mandate, the ministry aims to formulate and monitor implementation of sound national housing amenities policies at the household, business centre and growth point levels; develop and implement strategies that ensure rural and urban development in consultation with relevant ministries and other stakeholders; manage and maintain Government Real Estate; provide office accommodation to Government; and provide professional and technical advice to smaller local authorities on building construction and engineering services.

A glimpse into the colonial planners officeIn the colonial planners mind the African was a second class citizen with neither rights, culture nor history. Therefore, the local governance structures reflected that bias as they were premised on a racially-based system of othering. The African as the other had to live in areas set aside for him where beerhalls outnumbered clinics and schools, and rural district councils were impoverished abodes.

The idea of Tribal Trusts Lands (Reserves), Native Lands, or African Councils and later District Councils was to differentiate local governance initiatives basing on race with infrastructural development assuming colonial garb.

Urban areas were for colonists and blacks could only temporarily visit as labourers, and once sapped of energy they had to retreat to their rural homes where their families were confined. The Native Passes Act of 1937 forced Africans to possess passes bearing their names and those of their employers to be allowed to stay in urban areas. Even when hostels and townships were constructed for them, the idea was only to perpetuate colonial capital. Urban regulations were skewed in favour of whites.

Without voting rights, Africans had no voice over the way councils were run. Traditional leaders were also imposed on them depending on how they toed the colonial line.

Mapura (2011) cited in Jonga (2014:76), sums it up when he affirms: Ordinarily, the existence of Africans in urban areas was prohibited under colonial legislation unless they were providing cheap labour in mines and factories.

Building the nation brick by brickThe Government of Zimbabwes immediate task at Independence in 1980 with regards to colonial injustices that created two nations in one country since 1890 the European nation and the African nation (Chigwedere, 2001) was to enact people-oriented legislation.

In 1980, the Urban Councils Act of 1973 was repealed and replaced by the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 214). The Act was repealed in 1995 and 1996, and the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15) was enacted, which provides for the determination and establishment of councils, qualification for election into council and its management committees. The Act also provides for the appointment of officials, duties, functions, rights and obligations of local authorities as well as financial matters.

As Aristotle affirms even when laws have been written down, they ought not always to remain unaltered. Therefore, alive to the philosophy that for the good of justice, laws should be constantly visited to determine if they remain in tandem with the dictates of the communities they are meant for, the Government of Zimbabwe amended the Urban Councils Act in 1997, which was substituted by the Local Government Laws of 2008.

By constantly keeping an eye on prevailing trends and effectively responding through requisite policy frameworks, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works was able to provide housing, schools and health facilities to citizens of Zimbabwe for four decades now.

Across the countrys 10 provinces the landscape has been adorned by projects meant to enhance economic and human development. In Harare the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works is behind construction projects at NatPharm where a warehouse was built, Sally Mugabe Central Hospital (formerly Harare Central Hospital); Kuwadzana 7 High School; Tomlison Flats; David Livingstone Primary School (classroom block); Chikurubi (ECD block); and Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals (EPI dry store). One of the major projects that the ministry is involved in, is the construction of the New Parliament Building in Mount Hampden.

In Masvingo the ministry constructed Gutu Rural Hospital and Gutu Magistrates Court.

Through its disaster response initiatives, the ministry came up with the Cyclone Idai Housing Project to provide accommodation to victims of the March 2019 catastrophe in Manicaland Province. Another project in the province under the aegis of the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works is the Manicaland State University. Other projects undertaken are Victoria Falls District Office (Matabeleland North); Kanyemba Matiga Pre-School, Chinhoyi District Office, Chinhoyi Magistrates Court and Chinhoyi University (Mashonaland West); rehabilitation works at Beitbridge Border Post (Matabeleland South); construction works at Mahusekwa Hospital, Kushinga Pikelela Hospital (block), Chivhu District Office and Mount Saint Marys Hospital (Mashonaland East); two developments at Bindura State University (Mashonaland Central); and Gokwe health posts (four), and Gweru Provincial Hospital (Midlands).

Peeping into the New Parliament BuildingIf parliaments are strong they become the bedrock of democracy in global politics. Parliamentarians are the voice of their constituents, whose expectations and aspirations they carry and project in the august House, thus, they represent the people.

Because a nation is as good as its justice system, for bad or hastily effected laws cause acrimony and hatred among citizens, thus, leading to civil strife, there is need to constantly up the bar in parliamentary debates. As one of their oversight roles, parliamentarians pass laws, and such laws are reflective of the cultural, historical, religious and political issues prevailing in any particular country. There is no better way of ascertaining effective representation than providing conducive space for parliamentarians to engage on behalf of their constituents. Hence, the construction of the gargantuan New Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, may be the Holy Grail required for proficient representation, and opening up of economic spaces for citizens.

As President Mnangagwa pointed out at the ground-breaking ceremony in November 2018, the current situation where 350 legislators (including the Senate and National Assembly), and 248 secretariat staff are crammed in a space meant for 100 representatives, does not augur well with principles of parliamentarism.

The idea born in 1983 with the Kopje as the proposed site, has now become a reality with the imposing building sitting on a 70-metre platform above the surrounding area, symbolically projecting legislative supremacy.

About 18 863 hectares have been set aside for the envisioned new city, three-tier site adjoining Mazowe and Zvimba Rural District councils and the City of Harare. The envisaged highway that will lead to the New Parliament Building already has a name. It is called Chairman Mao Boulevard, in honour of a great friend of Zimbabwe.

The future is brighter indeed, as new transport links will include high performance trains and an upgrade of the nearby Charles Prince Airport. The construction of the New Parliament Building was made possible through an RMB676,43 million grant from the Peoples Republic of China. Feasibility studies were carried out by the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Company Limited in 2015.

The Government of Zimbabwe also expended US$2,4 million towards enabling works to kick-start the construction of the project.

The designs for the New Parliament Building which embody Zimbabwean culture and heritage were completed and approved in October 2017. The building comprises common areas, offices, special services, general public and Press areas, parking space and associated services.

Onsite workforce constitutes 135 Chinese experts and 350 Zimbabwean citizens. Other ministries that have come on board in support of the project are the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development who have worked on access roads and storm water drainage facilities, the Ministry of Energy and Power Development, and the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement.

The New Parliament Building is expected to be complete by the beginning of 2021.

Looking into the futureAs a way of easing the burden on commuters across the country, the Government, through the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO), which is under the purview of the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, launched the Mass Transport System in January 2019. In October 2019, Government opened the ZUPCO franchise to commuter omnibus operators in a move intended to increase convenience for urban commuters.

As of November 2019, ZUPCO fleet stood at 500 conventional buses, both its own and those using its franchise, and 383 kombis. In March 2020, the parastatal took delivery of 65 more buses from China to bolster its fleet which will go a long way in the provision of an affordable, safe and reliable transport system to the people of Zimbabwe.

Devolution is another milestone achieved in the past three years as Zimbabwe looks into the future. The Second Republic has committed to the implementation of the programme through Treasurys disbursement of $703 million allocated to 92 local authorities in the 2019 National Budget under intergovernmental transfers. Government has committed $2,9 billion to accelerate programmes implementation in 2020.

The funds were earmarked for capital projects that benefit citizens in the following service areas: schools and clinics, roads, plant and equipment, water, sewer and solid waste management, electricity and any other capital activities that may be deemed necessary for service provision.

The philosophy behind devolution is to eliminate marginalisation by decentralising power to provincial and metropolitan councils. In many areas countrywide water and sanitation issues are being addressed, schools and medical facilities are being constructed, road rehabilitation programmes are also ongoing to complement existing Government programmes.

Local authorities are utilising the funds to implement their projects.

Urban renewal is another aspect high on the agenda of the ministrys priorities.

The Sakubva Urban Renewal programme, the first of its kind in Zimbabwe where Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are effectively used for economic growth in line with national Vision 2030, is on course. The venture which has been accorded National Project status is undertaken by the City of Mutare in collaboration with Plan Infrastructure Development and BancABC. Materials that will be used in the construction process will be allowed into the country duty-free. The project is aimed at improving the livelihoods of residents of Mutares oldest suburb through phased destruction and eventual regeneration of residential flats, market stalls, public and social amenities.

The development will focus on the following areas: about 264 hectares of Sakubva will be redeveloped; Sakubva Stadium/sports complex; Sakubva Beit Hall; Sakubva Musika long distance bus terminus; Sakubva Vegetable Market; Sakubva Flea Market; and high rise flats.

Objectives of the urban renewal project are to provide employment to over 10 000 citizens, enhanced land utilisation, improved service delivery, improvement in local economy, provision of a crime free environment and integration of residential, commercial, cultural, institutional and home industry uses

New City ProjectThe construction of the New Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, about 20km from the City of Harare along Old Mazowe Road, has created an opportunity for a new city project. The area around Mount Hampden is poised for development to complement activities at the New Parliament.

The areas proximity to Harare as well as its geographical environs offer opportunities for growth, and presents Zimbabwe with a chance to define herself as a nation through a home-grown plan pregnant with vast prospects for all citizens cutting across the entire gamut of human endeavour.

The new citys design is projected to make use of the mixed-use development approach, which is a type of urban development that blends residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or industrial uses, where those functions are physically and functionally integrated. It involves the development of structures and communities that have a mixture of all or any of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, cultural and retail uses. Additionally, retailers benefit from the traffic flow of customers who reside closer to their businesses while residents enjoy the ease of proximity to numerous options.

In todays global village these initiatives are becoming the norm for progressive advancement as they offer ways to efficiently utilise the land, while providing high quality lifestyles for those closer to developments.

Some of the key structures to be incorporated into the design of the new city are office parks, commercial entities, a hi-tech park, information communication technology centre park, institutional facilities, agro-processing structures, hotels, conference centre, golf course, apartments, cluster houses and garden flats, low density residential houses, civic centre game sanctuary, botanical garden, waste to energy management centre, roads and green buffers.

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works is seized with engaging stakeholders to ensure that an informed decision is taken as the master plan is developed.

Indeed, there is so much to celebrate as Zimbabwes 40th anniversary draws close.

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Advances in medicine have allowed people to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles well into their golden years, and many senior citizens remain part of the labor force. Importantly, almost 90% of individuals aged 65+ want to continue living in their home for as long as possible, while 80% believe they will never leave their current residence, according to a survey by the AARP Public Policy Institute. To ensure that people aging in place can lead a safe and comfortable life, certain precautions are required, most notably with regard to their home environment. As one of the most important but potentially most dangerous places in a house, the bathroom should be given priority in such considerations, and tub-to-shower conversions have proven an excellent solution to some of the most pressing problems for elderly people who have chosen to remain at home, comments Bath Planet of Detroit, a leading regional provider of bathroom remodeling services.

As defined by the CDC, aging in place is the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It is hardly surprising that senior-proofing plans for a home often begin with the bathroom as statistics show that emergency units treat an older adult for a fall every 11 seconds, with 80% of incidents taking place in the bathroom. Fortunately, a tub-to-shower conversion can eliminate most of the associated risks, according to the experts at Bath Planet of Detroit. Not only is this type of renovation incredibly fast, but it can also deliver tremendous benefits for people aging in place. With safety being a top concern for seniors, tubs are hardly a good choice given the necessity to step in and out of these fixtures. Replacing a tub with a shower greatly improves mobility while minimizing the risk of slips and falls, the company's factory-trained installers point out.

Some of the benefits of a tub-to-shower conversion may not be immediately obvious, but they are nonetheless quite significant, according to Bath Planet of Detroit. For one thing, showers are associated with improved water usage efficiency, which is quite important for older adults with modest budgets. In addition, the convenience factor should not be neglected compared to showers, tubs require significant effort and quite a bit of time to clean, on top of which they are more likely to cause bathroom damage (for example, mold). Last but not least, many seniors appreciate the perception of added floor space, and sometimes, the conversion can indeed result in a larger bathroom.

Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Bath Planet of Detroit is an established provider of premium bathroom remodeling services to homeowners in the Greater Detroit Area. Using fully ADA compliant, durable, stylish, and custom-fabricated products, Bath Planet of Detroit is the only company in the industry backed by the Good Housekeeping seal of approval, guaranteeing a refund from Good Housekeeping to any unhappy client. Executing most projects in as little as a day, the company is committed to customer service quality and fair prices. Its areas of expertise include bathroom conversions, tub and shower replacements, walk-in tubs, as well as bath and shower surrounds.

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ADDRESS: 30 Fox Run Road, Topsfield

BEDROOMS: 4

BATHROOMS: 1 full; 1 half

LIVING SPACE: 1,700 sq. ft.

PRICE: $569,000

Built in 1961 on over a rambling acre framed by towering trees stands a classy, classic center entrance Colonial that has been in one family for 57 years. Picture-perfect outside, this lovingly cared for home filled with timeless details like 12-over-12 windows and stunning hardwood flooring adapts readily to any decor.

That practically everything is up-to-date in this home is an understatement and most definitely a budgetary bonus. Consider that the lengthy list of improvements/upgrades and/or replacements all the bases were covered include a new roof in 2015, a new hot water heater a year later, new insulation from Mass Save in 2017 and those beautiful Anderson windows in 2018. Oh, the exterior of the house was painted last year and the inside earlier this year!

Location its tucked into an equally picturesque neighborhood is another plus.

Charm to spare, too

The breezeway as it was once called is an unexpected delight. Fully enclosed and screened, this connection between the house and the oversized two-car garage with access to the front and back of the property, too, has been transformed into very usable and most attractive space. This sizable three-season multi-purpose room with custom wall paneling works for outdoor dining, seating and/or play space.

Incidentally, arched windows on both sides one looks out to the lawn; the other the spacious backyard match those on the garage.

The rest of the house

Traditionally styled with sidelights, the front door beckons visitors, friends and family to come inside and stay a while. The formal entry hall, which is large enough for a table/chest, is also the hub of the first floor with formal living and dining rooms each off to one side.

A wood-burning fireplace with a brick surround and prettily detailed mantel is a welcoming feature in the spacious front-to-back living room but gleaming hardwood flooring does tend to take center stage. Twelve-over-twelve windows enhance the graciousness of this nicely-proportioned room.

With timeless details like a chair rail and neatly trimmed bump boards, the dining room is ready for celebrations of all kinds, large or small, formal or casual. In case you wondered, seating eight or more is very doable.

The adjacent eat-in kitchen, which also has access to the breezeway, is, well, large, and has a charming country ambiance plus a substantial amount of white cabinetry with H & L-style hardware. Exceptionally functional as is, updating/renovating/remodeling this cookery could be a fun project that might even include expansion given its location overlooking the yard. Nice.

By the way, a half bathroom is also on this level.

About the second floor

In keeping with tradition of a four-square, this home has four spacious bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring, each with windows on two wallsthe better for cross ventilation mdear. Closet space as in extra-wide doubles is also generous. One bedroom even has a walk-in closet!

These rooms, however, are anything but Plain Janes. Big and bright, they have interesting architectural features like modified cove ceilings and detailed bump boards.

The master bedroom is especially appealing. Maybe its the enormous amount of natural light, those stunning floors or the scale and proportions that make this room a wonderful getaway.

The full bathroom on this level has a step-in shower and tile flooring.

Contact Andrea OReilly of Keller Williams Realty at 617-827-0532 or by email: andreaoreilly@kw.com.

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Among the various business aspects indoor farmers need to consider, a proper artificial lighting is undoubtedly a key element. While a tailor-made lighting design can be costly, failing to ensure adequate lighting conditions could prove even more expensive. If plants do not receive the right kind and amount of light, that may jeopardize the business itself.

Helping growers grade a lighting design and educating them on the key steps of the engineering process is vital, says Keith Thomas, commercial director at the Tungsrams Agritech division. During the installation of a new lighting solution, the initial step is to determine the specific objective. Is the aim receiving more light using the same amount of electricity, reducing energy consumption or increasing the yield, size and nutritional values of plants? Or is the goal to reach the highest possible light homogeneity?These targets may not always be compatible. If we want to be precise, each scenario calls for a different approach," explains Kristf Rakonczai, lighting design engineer at Tungsram Agritech.

From natural irradiation to the right lampIt is of outstanding importance to determine the minimum targeted light hours and the DLI (Daily Light Integral) requirement for the given crop during light deprived periods of the year. The objective of installing supplemental lighting is to fill the gap between the lowest level of natural irradiation and targeted DLI. Selecting the right lamp is the alpha and omega of a lighting design and this requires establishing the ratio between HPS and LED, toplight and interlight luminaries.When opting for an exclusively LED solution, it is worth bearing in mind that different light spectrums deliver different PPF outputs for the same wattage. LED luminaries provide optimal lighting for the crop in terms of spectrum and intensity, and this combined with the right climate conditions can maximize results. A properly executed lighting design is based on the measurable parameters of the growing facility (see below).

Methods used for calculating the values underlying the lighting design are also of key importance. When assessing light homogeneity, it is critical to see the density and position of reference points at canopy level where the PPFD is measured. At the outer edges of the growing area light intensity from artificial lighting usually drops off, but given that these areas in a greenhouse receive more natural light as it is, the sum light level of the canopy may be equalized. Experts recommend examining specific sections of a greenhouse rather than the whole measured area. Following this logic, it is enough to engineer a typical middle or side sector and then multiply it for the whole greenhouse.

Although solutions may vary from company to company, a quality lighting design handout is always based on a number of critical considerations and contains several elements, Kristf Rakonczai stresses. These include the detailed position of the luminaries, the length and width of the calculated area, the density of reference points, the distance between canopy and the glass of the lamp, as well as average, min-max PPFD values expressed in mol m-2 s-1, light homogeneity and the lightmap.

Even though some elements of a lighting solution may seem self-evident, it is critically important to seek assistance from professional experts for a lighting solution tailored to a given location, Tungsram Agritech Commercial Director Keith Thomas concludes.

Click here for the key lighting design parameters for glasshouses.

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Growing need for workers safety in volatile and electric environment

Rapid growth of the electronics industry

Benefits such as electrical and shock resistance to induce demand for Smart Indoor Lighting

Widespread application across laboratories, hospitals, high-tech manufacturing, utility plants, and car manufacturing

The global Smart Indoor Lighting market is valued at xx million US$ in 2020 is expected to reach xx million US$ by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of xx% during 2021-2026.

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By Christina HalfpennyFrom the April 2020 Issue

Now easier to install and use and backed by in situ energy savings research, networked lighting controls (NLCs) are gaining traction in commercial facilities of all kinds. Navigant Research recently projected that global annual revenue for NLCs will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 17.6%, reaching $6 billion in 2028, and the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that more than a third of installed luminaires in commercial buildings will have network connectivity by 2035.

Steady expansion of NLCs is happening for a variety of reasons, including their ability to integrate with other facility systems such as building management systems and security to make buildings smarter, and significant energy savings potentialnearly 50% more than is possible with LED lighting alone, according to a 2017 DesignLights Consortium study. More than 50 utilities across North America currently offer incentives to encourage the commercial installation of NLCs by offsetting upfront costs.

For facility owners and managers, theres clearly opportunity to be had. Beyond energy savings, NLCs are a pathway to more intelligent use of building space, increased personal control and comfort, and better building diagnostics. Through NLCs, for example, facility managers can receive daily diagnostic reports about lights that are out or in need of attention, and can easily reconfigure lighting controls in response to changes in the space or to address complaints.

NLC technology also facilitates the sharing of data with other building systems, enabling functions ranging from parking elevators on the most occupied floors and facilitating navigation to available meeting rooms, to telling first responders where people are during emergencies.

The question is how to capture the potential benefits of NLCs, to ensure that investments in the technology are prudent. Research and the experience of early adopters indicates there isnt a one-size-fits-all answer.

The DesignLights Consortium study of NLCs installed in 114 buildings of various types offers pointers on how to maximize energy and cost savings. The study found average savings from NLCs (compared to savings from LEDs alone) to be 47% (ranging from 82% for warehouses and 63% for office buildings to 23% for assembly buildings (i.e., convention centers, theatres, places of worship) and 28% for schools). Importantly, however, the study found that NLC energy savings are influenced more by actual site-specific characteristics than by general building types.

NLC systems produce the greatest savings at sites with long operating hours, large swings in occupancy throughout the day, and that are less than 100% occupied, resulting in lower overall traffic, our research concluded.

In addition, this study demonstrated that you reap what you sow: proper startup and configuration of NLCstaking time to physically walk through a facility and choose appropriate lighting levels and occupancy delay settings for each space, for exampleis essential for energy savings. Without proper configuration, NLCs may have minimal impact or, in some cases, could even increase energy use.

Fortunately, several NLC systems are now available with mobile apps that simplify the configuration process.

Lack of interoperability (the ability of lighting systems and/or components to work together to operate as intended, typically facilitated by being able to share a common defined set of information) is another issue that can limit NLC energy savings. Historically, states a report by Memoori Research, a lack of standardization has meant lighting control systems have been largely proprietary and non-interoperable, increasing costs, and making them difficult to install and to reconfigure.

Recognizing interoperability as a characteristic that can unlock new energy savings and lead to greater adoption of NLCs, the DLCs latest version of Technical Requirements for Networked Lighting Control Systems includes a multi-year plan to enhance the interoperability of controls approved for the DLCs searchable online Qualified Products List (QPL). Strengthened energy monitoring features are part of the NLC5 policy, which is expected to become effective in June 2020 following another round of stakeholder comments this spring.

Also on the horizon later this year are findings from new research by the DLC and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) intended to update the 2017 NLC study by looking at more building types, sites and controls companies. This Networked Lighting Controls Energy Characterization Study will investigate operational best practices to achieve higher energy savings through NLC projects and will be available for use by NEEA, DLC member utility companies, and efficiency organizations to support the development and expansion of NLC incentive programs.

Configured correctly and used in the right places, NLCs are full of energy savings promise and can optimize the quality of light provided in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Realizing the energy saving potential hinges on factors within the control of facility management professionals, including choosing the right NLC system for your needs and keeping staff trained on how to operate and maintain it (or hiring a contractor to do so).

Through ongoing research and annual updating of our NLC technical requirements, the DLC is continuing to improve the value proposition of networked lighting controls in the commercial and industrial sector. By increasing customer understanding and confidence, we anticipate facilitating broader adoption of this transformative technology.

Halfpenny is executive director and CEO of DesignLights Consortium. In her position, she drives success through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, and continuous improvement of business systems. Halfpenny established the DLC as an independent nonprofit with the mission to drive efficiency through lighting. As Executive Director, she works to identify opportunities for broad scale energy savings and innovation that can be realized with applied planning and implementation tactics. Halfpenny has more than 15 years of experience in energy efficiency and clean energy policy and practice.

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Global Vertical Farming Market: Snapshot

Vertical farming is the latest innovation in food production destined to reinvent modern agriculture practices across the world. Considered as a part of precision farming, vertical farming is picking up steam across people living in cities and suburbs. Fuelled by the soaring demand for organic foods worldwide and declining space to support traditional agriculture, vertical farming techniques have gained popularity over the years. Steady pace of urbanization in various developing nations has led a large number of health-conscious urban dwellers to cultivate crops indoors where the environmental conditions can be regulated or controlled. Owing to competing land resources and unpredictability of weather conditions, researchers and entrepreneurs are persistently seeking modern and advanced agricultural technologies and techniques to meet global demand for food.

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Vertical framing consists of producing crops in vertical stacked layers of plant beds. It mostly relies on hydroponics or aeroponics. Hydroponics allows agriculturists the benefit of low nutrient and water wastage, while maximizing the yield. The sunlight required for plants growth is usually replaced by LED lighting that provides the required electromagnetic spectrum for photosynthesis; the preference of LED over traditional lighting systems is driven by minimal heat signatures. A wide range of technologies such as grow lights and other agricultural innovations like controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technology make vertical farming popular. These technologies have increased the efficiency of multilevel indoor farms to better yields. Though the vertical farming market is safely banking on the steady growth of organic foods businesses, the technology is at best considered emerging by big players. Several food manufacturers and retailers who invest substantially in urban agriculture offer indirect impetus to various vertical farming projects, especially in developed markets, such as in Japan and the U.S.

Global Vertical Farming Market: Overview

The global vertical farming market is likely to gain significant traction in the foreseeable future, due to the burgeoning demand for biopharmaceutical products. The rapid urbanization and government initiatives are triggering the deployment of vertical farms across the world. For instance, the European Environment Agency (EEA) with the help of Sustain Solar Limited (U.K.) are working towards converting flat roofs across London into vegetable gardens. The commonly followed growth mechanism for vertical farming includes hydroponics and aeroponics.

The research report provides an immaculate understanding of the various factors influencing the market and the extent to which they impact the growth. The study is compiled using data from various paid and unpaid sources including journals, white papers, presentations, and press releases. The report offers qualitative insights into the competitive landscape of the market. It profiles key players in the market along with their market shares, cost and revenue structures, business strategies, latest developments, and contact information. It segments the global vertical farming market on the basis of various criteria including geography, crop type, and growth mechanism for a coherent understanding.

Global Vertical Farming Market: Drivers and Restraints

With the ever-increasing demand for food along with special emphasis on its high-quality, the global vertical farming market is anticipated to tread along a healthy growth track. Governments worldwide are promoting methods to produce food in environment-friendly ways, curtailing the use of pesticides, insecticides, and artificial fertilizers and at the same time not compromising on the quantity and quality of food. The increasing emphasis on the use of independent farming techniques with minimum or no impact on climate is propelling the market. Moreover, the growing issues regarding the availability of space for farming are augmenting the market.

However, the set-up of vertical farms requires large capital investments, which in turn is hindering the growth of the market. Moreover, the concept is still at its nascent stage and therefore, there is a limitation with the variety of crops that can be grown.

Global Vertical Farming Market: Region-wise Outlook

The key regions meticulously studied in the research report are Asia Pacific, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. Asia Pacific will be a prominent market throughout the forecast period. The increasing infertility of agricultural lands and rapidly growing population are encouraging vertical farming in this region. Moreover, the rising awareness regarding the alternative methods of farming is benefitting the growth of the region.

China and Japan will be among the major contributors to the growth of the Asia Pacific. The government of China is allocating large funds for the development of vertical farming systems in order to feed its urban population. The rapid technological advancements in Japan are escalating the growth of the market in the region.

Europe will be one of the key destinations for players in the global vertical farming market. The growth of this region is primarily driven by the favorable initiatives taken by the EEA to develop vertical farms to issues related to climatic changes. In addition, the EEA is acknowledging these farms to feed the increasing population and at the same time ensure quality and quantity of produce.

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Global Vertical Farming Market: Competitive Landscape

Several players in the global vertical farming market are focusing on business expansion through technological innovations. They are pouring sizeable funds into research activities to ensure high precision and productivity in order to stay ahead of their contemporaries. Companies are adopting strategies such as partnerships to consolidate their presence in the market. Some of the key players in the global vertical farming market are Deere & Company, FarmedHere, Aerofarms, Illumitex Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Sky Greens, and CNH Industrial NV.

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