England needs a networked system of design support, providing local people with access to built environment expertise and advice, according to the Bishop Review.
The Bishop Review is an independent report to the Design Council. It examines the legacy of the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) in the context of the new planning system and economic and political context, and makes recommendations for a new ecosystem of design support in England.
Published on 18 October 2011 and available to download http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-work/CABE/bish/