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- IHBC’s Reading 2024 School CPD Circular out: Still places left on Full School (12/13-15 June), Day (14/06) & Virtual, from only £30+VAT, with free pre-School webinars too 10/05/2024
- IHBC Chair registers sadness at untimely death of Rosemarie MacQueen MBE, ‘…one of the Institute’s most distinguished members…’ 10/05/2024
- Book now for IHBC’s ‘hybrid’ 2024 School #IHBCReading2024: IHBC Certified CPD across Law, Economics & Practice, with options from £30+VAT for 1 day (online) 10/05/2024
- IHBC’s HESPR pick from £214K+ works this week: Town Council seeks PM lead for building renovation project, closing 31/05/2024, to £60K 10/05/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Call out for statue specialists as part of George Square transformation 10/05/2024
- IStructE on an engineers’ call for the design of buildings, towns and cities that will repair the natural world 10/05/2024
- £400 savings on ESC Level 3 courses on ‘Energy Efficiency in Older and Traditional Buildings’ to mid-June, 29-30/05 & 10-11/06 10/05/2024
- Job Vacancy: General Secretary of ICOMOS-UK – Voluntary + expenses, closing 17 May 10/05/2024
- CAMRA urges Government to support Heritage Pub Bill to stop another Crooked House scandal, with ‘stronger planning enforcement laws’ 10/05/2024
- James Hughes appointed new Director of the Victorian Society 10/05/2024
- HES reports on ongoing conservation works at its sites 10/05/2024
- Historic England Awards £400,000 to Ushaw for Emergency Repair Works 10/05/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: European cities driving change through URBACT Action Planning Networks 10/05/2024
- IHBC’s FREE Pre-Conference CPD webinar series for #IHBCReading2024 School continues: ‘Reading Abbey Revealed’ (10/5), Munstead Wood (16/05) & Reading’s changes (24/05) 07/05/2024
- Reserve your place at IHBC’s 2024 School #IHBCReading2024: Place and building care across 4 days, from £30+VAT for Virtual Day School 07/05/2024
- IHBC’s new CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards & more – from free pre-conference Reading School webinars, to retrofit (Quaker), regen (Bishop Auckland), BNG & more 07/05/2024
- IHBC’s ‘Technology’ Competence signpost: Government harnesses AI to improve public project delivery 07/05/2024
- IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’ reminder: ALL HESPR members’ staff get IHBC member rate at #IHBCReading2024 Virtual School, 14 June, only £30+VAT 07/05/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (construction) doorstep’: Housing plans unveiled for King’s Arms Hotel in Irvine 07/05/2024
- HE updates on Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act Regulations 07/05/2024
- UK Government saves six vital community spaces from closure in Wales 07/05/2024
- Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) coalition seeks cure for ‘shortage of accessible and adaptable homes’ 07/05/2024
- RTPI supports Government’s drive to deliver more homes on brownfield land 07/05/2024
- RAAC discovered in 18 Scottish universities and colleges 07/05/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: New report on value of heritage in Victoria by IHBC Member Kate Clark 07/05/2024
Monthly Archives: January 2020
IHBC launches consultation on draft new constitutional ‘Articles’: First responses encouraged by end Feb and after
The IHBC has launched its membership consultation on a revised draft set of ‘Articles of Association’ to serve as the new constitutional framework for the institute in line with our ‘Proposal for future Governance…’, as approved at the 2019 AGM, … Continue reading
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IHBC members with benefits: Subsidies for HE’s roofing ‘Repair and conservation…’, 03 March, London
A major one-day conference from Historic England (HE) on its latest technical research into the deterioration and conservation of traditional roof coverings will take place in London on 3 March with booking closing 26 February, while the IHBC is offering … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes report on new housing in England: Design overwhelmingly ‘mediocre’ or ‘poor’… but conservation specialists CAN help!
The IHBC has welcomed a new audit on new housing design in England, noting conclusions about overwhelmingly ‘mediocre’ or ‘poor’ standards, and how less-affluent communities remain the worst affected, but highlighting the potential for conservation professionals to help improve.
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REMINDER – IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: FREE CPD at London’s LPOC Property Show, Olympia, 8-9 Feb
The IHBC is continuing its CPD partnering with the Listed Property Owners Club (LPOC) into 2020 with free places for members and an IHBC stand on offer at the London Listed Property Show, on 8-9 February in London’s Olympia. IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £488K+ costed opportunities this week: Scottish authority seeks services for building redesign and restoration, valued £467K, closing 31/01/2020
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services working to the IHBC’s standards – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick this week … Continue reading
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LGA: Council chiefs call for permitted development right to be ‘scrapped’
Local authority leaders through The Local Government Association (LGA) have warned that communities are potentially losing out on thousands of affordable homes due to office conversions which bypass local planning offices. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence … Continue reading
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Scottish Government: Improving home energy efficiency consultation, closes 26 March
A Scottish Government consultation document makes proposals for a new, legally binding standard for home energy efficiency from 2024 onwards, with the consultation open until 26 March.
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DCMS Evaluation of the Taylor Review Pilot – Emerging Monitoring and Evaluation Evidence
Interim findings from the Taylor Review Pilot evaluation to help build a sustainable future for the UK’s historic places of worship are now out from the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).
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Number of threatened ancient woodlands tops the thousand mark
The number of ancient woods under threat in the UK from built development has topped the thousand mark for the first time since records began, the Woodland Trust has reported. image: for illustrations purposes only by P Badcock
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Department store Beales collapses into administration
One of Britain’s oldest department stores, Beales, has collapsed into administration, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk. Beales has appointed KPMG as administrators after failing to find a buyer or new investment for the business.
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Only one in 10 support ‘new towns’, study finds
Just 10% of the UK population believes that the construction of new towns is the best way to tackle the UK housing crisis, according to a new report. image: Open Goverment Licence v3.0
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MoD manager to lead Palace of Westminster refurbishment
David Goldstone has been named chief executive of the?delivery authority that will act as client for the work to?restore?and renew?the Palace of Westminster. image: Open Government Licencde v3.0
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Earthshot Prize: William and Kate launch prize to ‘repair the Earth’
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced a global prize to tackle climate issues, pledging ‘a decade of action to repair the Earths.
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IHBC’s Brighton 2020 School FIRST keynote: Carole Souter CBE, past HLF Chief Executive, lays the foundations for ‘OLD TOWNS : NEW FUTURES’, 19 June 2020
Carole Souter CBE will offer the first keynote presentation at the IHBC’s June 2020 Brighton School, themed on ‘OLD TOWNS : NEW FUTURES’, and lay the foundations for the Day School’s exploration of one of the most challenging topics today, … Continue reading
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Don’t forget the #IHBCMarshAwards for 2020: ‘Your new chance to nominate ‘retired IHBC members’ and/or ‘successful learners’ for our awards’, closing 29 Feb 2020
The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Christian Trust, offers two Awards – one celebrating civic contributions of retired IHBC members, and one for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’… and the edge: Rare bandstand saved after Historic England listing support
Calderdale Council had wanted to demolish a rare and local ‘theatre-type’ bandstand after the cost of refurbishing was put at £300,000, while ExaminerLive reports on how those plans changed following a successful application for listing was made to Historic England … Continue reading
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IHBC’s CPD boost… out of Context: French new towns – history, heritage, appreciation…. and priorities!
In his article in the latest issue of Context, No 162, devoted to the heritage of New Towns, Frédéric Theulé explores France’s New Town developments, and issues a special plea that educational support is needed to understand new French towns. … Continue reading
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HE Local Authority Strategic Framework Consultation Survey, closing 3 Feb
Historic England has begun work on a Local Authority Strategic Framework (LASF), setting out priorities for engagement with local authorities and is seeking feedback on the emerging framework though a survey of representives of local authorities.
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More looking ahead to #IHBCBrighton2020 and ‘OLD TOWNS : NEW FUTURES’: Further funding and expert support for England’s high streets
The first 14 of 20 pilot areas to receive tailored expert support to assist in rejuvenating their town centres have been announced, offering updates on issues at the very heart of the IHBC’s June 2020 Brighton School, themed on ‘OLD … Continue reading
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Don’t forget: NCT Grants Programmes 2019-2023 open
The National Churches Trust (NCT) has three grant programmes currently inviting applications for funding, while in each case, grants will be awarded for up to 50% of the project cost.
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‘We do not accept that the planning system is broken’ – RTPI
Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Chief Executive Victoria Hills has mounted a vigorous defence of the planning system recently, saying that planners are feeling the effects of years of government under-resourcing and meddling. image: RTPI (l-r) Nicki Linihan, Peter Rees, Sam … Continue reading
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HE’s New ‘Technical Conservation Guidance’ brochure: Lists free-to-download guidance and reports
Historic England’s (HE) new ‘Technical Conservation Guidance’ brochure lists all current free-to-download technical conservation guidance and research reports, and also includes information on our series of Practical Building Conservation books and guides on building stone types.
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England’s County Councils Network (CCN) outlines post-election priorities, urging government ‘unleash the potential of counties’
Leaders of England’s largest councils, through the County Councils Network (CCN), have urged new ministers to ensure that their pledge to unleash the potential of the country does not ignore the needs of ‘left behind areas’ in shire counties.
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IHBC’s conservation in context: ‘How the scramble for sand is destroying the Mekong’
A crisis is engulfing the Mekong River, with its banks collapsing and half a million people at risk of losing their homes, all from ‘the quest for sand… the essential component for… particularly… cement’, generating calls that ‘Sand… be recognised … Continue reading
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IHBC Brighton 2020’s Day School ‘sneak preview’: Keynotes, themes, IHBC Spotlights, sponsors and more, to help you prep funding and bursary applications!
The IHBC’s June 2020 Brighton School conference, themed on ‘OLD TOWNS : NEW FUTURES’ and sponsored by HESPR member Heritage Collective, will explore one of the most challenging and exciting topics today, the current state and future prospects for our … Continue reading
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