Daily Archives: 10/11/2020

IHBC’s November CPD Circular now out: Accessible cross-sector listing, including IHBC’s AGM CPD with Griff Rhys Jones too!

IHBC’s November CPD Circular has been issued, highlighting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities across the sector, and this month features an IHBC ‘members-only’ free opportunity – our AGM CPD, with a special pre-AGM feature from Griff Rhys Jones.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: Social Value Toolkit for Architecture

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with notices from across the development sector’s publications, and this week features the  … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Edinburgh urged to stop building new hotels and ‘reimagine’ a different future

The old Royal High School on Calton Hill has been one of Edinburgh’s most recognisable landmarks for nearly 200 years, reports The Edinburgh News, so the response to the long-awaited ruling from ministers into its proposed £75 million transformation into … Continue reading

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Ramblers study reveals over 49,000+ miles of ‘lost’ historic paths – in danger of disappearing forever!

The ‘Don’t Lose Your Way campaign’ from Ramblers at the Heart of Walking (Ramblers) has found 49,138 miles of rights of way missing from the definitive map in England and Wales, which it is now racing to save by 2026, … Continue reading

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MHCLG consults on amendments to 1997 Architects Act

England’s Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG)  has issued a Consultation on proposed amendments to the Architects Act 1997. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Equality at the Heart of HES: Our Equality Outcomes Consultation: Ends 30/11

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a consultation to help shape it’s Equality Outcomes for 2021-25, which closes on 30 November.

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CIOB building conservation courses receive English Heritage endorsement

The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) ‘Understanding Building Conservation’ course and ‘Building Conservation Certification Scheme’ have received official endorsement from English Heritage.

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Natural England sets out fresh vision for our natural environment

Natural England’s vision for the next five years seeks to help all children, wherever they live, to enjoy the benefits of a thriving natural environment. image: for illustration purposes only

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Allchurches Trust launches new resource hub to support churches

Allchurches Trust has launched an advice and resources hub to support churches, from project planning and publicity to impact measurement and connecting with young people, while the hub also features Allchurches’ latest research. image: for illustration purposes only

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New APPG promotes museums interests across the UK

The purpose of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Museums (APPG) chaired by Chris Skidmore, Conservative MP for Kingswood is to highlight and promote the interests of museums across the UK.

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Peter Sowerby Foundation opens £1.4m fund for innovative coronavirus ‘good causes’ responses

The Peter Sowerby Foundation has opened a £1.4m fund for charities developing or adapting their services in response to the coronavirus crisis. image: for illustration purposes only

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