The Academy for Sustainable Communities (ASC) is a national skills initiative that has been set up by the
Department of Communities and Local Government
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), formerly the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), is a department of His Majesty's Government responsible for housing, communities, local government i ...
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In April 2004, Sir John Egan, a leading industrialist and past president of the
Institute of Management, reported on the skills and training needed to deliver the Government's
Sustainable Communities Plan. A key recommendation of the Egan Review was a national centre for sustainable communities skills and knowledge. In October 2005, it was announced that the ASC’s first chief executive would be Gill Taylor, formerly Chief Executive of
Burnley Borough Council.
The ASC has since developed Sir John Egan’s vision and is focusing its work on three target audiences: young people; professionals; and communities. The ASC is working with partners to develop ne
learning resourcessuch as
Sustainable Communities Foundation Degree undertake majo
research studies launc
careers drivesan
promote good practice
External links
Academy for Sustainable Communities homepageDepartment for Communities and Local Government homepageAsk: What If?Creating the Future AwardsFuture Vision Awards
See also
* Sustainability
*Sustainable communities
The term "sustainable communities" has various definitions, but in essence refers to communities planned, built, or modified to promote sustainable living. Sustainable communities tend to focus on environmental and economic sustainability, urban in ...
* Sustainable Communities Plan
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