Day: April 13, 2018

UK turns away from ‘not in my back yard’ thinking

  • Two thirds think Brits are still guilty of ‘not in my back yard’, or ‘NIMBY’, thinking.
  • A third understands that new developments need to be built where they live in order to keep up with demand.
  • 37 per cent feel that there is not enough social housing in their local area, compared to just 20 per cent who think there is a lack of private housing.

The UK is often accused of having a ‘not in my back yard’ mentality, with research[1] by AXA showing that two thirds of respondents believe people are guilty of the ‘NIMBY’ effect. However, further investigation revealed that  almost a third also understand that new developments have to happen where they live in order to keep up with demand. Continue reading UK turns away from ‘not in my back yard’ thinking

STV explores Scotland’s past in new series of The People’s History Show

Fascinating stories from Dundee, Oban, Clydebank, Aberdeen, Paisley and Glasgow feature in a new series of STV’sThe People’s History Show, which returns on Monday 16 April at 8pm.  Continue reading STV explores Scotland’s past in new series of The People’s History Show