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News

Tony Lord 1946-2021

by Jess Gallacher | Jul 21, 2021 | Industry

We are sad to share the news that ILP Durham Secretary, Tony Lord, died recently.

ILP Manchester CPD Webinar: What’s healthy lighting really worth?

by Jo Bell | Jul 13, 2021 | CPD, Manchester LDC Webinar, Webinars

Dr Shelley James shares her latest research into the business case for ‘human centred’ lighting.

“Passion for lighting will be our strength moving forward” says new ILP President

by Jess Gallacher | Jun 18, 2021 | Important notices, Industry

Fiona Horgan became the Institution’s 90th President and the second woman to ever hold the role at the ILP AGM held yesterday.

YLP CPD Webinar: Two expert planners talk about lighting and dark skies

by Jo Bell | Jun 9, 2021 | CPD, Events, Webinars, YLP Webinar, Young Lighting Professionals

A session on lighting and planning, delivered by two planning policy officers from nationally protected landscapes.

ILP Guidance Note 1: the reduction of obtrusive light has been updated

by Peter Harrison | May 26, 2021 | ILP Guidance Notes, Industry, Technical

GN01/21 has been produced to clarify metrics introduced in the previous version, with regards to when more detailed requirements should be applied and how they can be assessed.