Daily Archives: 16/02/2021

IHBC and Vic Soc Directors feature in RICS’ Modus on England’s planning question: ‘… will future policy destroy the past’?

Directors of the IHBC and the Victorian Society (Vic Soc) – Seán O’Reilly and Joe O’Donnell –are among those whose opinions are featured in the RICS in-house publication Modus as it explores heritage impacts in England’s planning proposals: ‘Heritage heresy: … Continue reading

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IHBC’s learning signpost: Building Crafts College – free virtual tasters for prospective students to ‘Develop… Conservation Skills’

The Building Crafts College (BCC) London is offering a ‘unique opportunity to participate in an on-line class’ in its IHBC Recognised ‘Historic Building Conservation’ Foundation Degree, to anyone ‘interested in undertaking the course in the academic year 2021-22’.

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REMINDER: 2021 #IHBCMarshAwards: ‘Your chance to nominate ‘retired IHBC members’ and/or ‘successful learners’ for our awards’, extended closing date of 31 March

The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Christian Trust, has launched the two 2021 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free … Continue reading

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: Early notice & low rates for HESPR members of IHBC’s 2021 School Heritage MarketPlace #IHBCMarketPlace, 18 June

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 news from across the development sector, and this week features the IHBC’s … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Major development on Bristol outskirts could see village double in size

Bristol Live reports on a major development on Bristol’s outskirts that could see a village double in size as up to 500 homes could be built on green belt land.

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England’s Local Heritage List campaign: Announcement of successful areas

England’s Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has announced allocation of initial £700,000 funding (now increased to £1.5 million) that will support projects which involve a county-wide approach to developing or improving local heritage lists.

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Theatres at Risk: 2021 Register now out

The Theatres Trust has published the 2021 Theatres at Risk Register, with 31 theatres, while highlighting an ‘emerging trend during the pandemic where vacant theatre buildings are sold off by private owners.’ image: Theatres Trust website

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CHN on Youth, Culture & Climate: Volunteers sought to help plan 2021 pre-cop event: Deadline 28/02

The Climate Heritage Network (CHN) – the international network of which the IHBC is a member – has issued a call for volunteers ‘to help plan an event at the 2021 pre-COP’, based in Milan from 30 September, with a … Continue reading

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MHCLG on NPPF and National Model Design Code: Consultation proposals and EOIs on tests invited

England’s Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a consultation on revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), in light of the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission ‘Living with Beauty’ report, with expressions of interest (EOIs) … Continue reading

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Free access to Natural Stone Specialist during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Natural Stone Specialist (NSS) is offering free access during the Covid-19 pandemic, with current content ranging from a double height Portland limestone staircase to a revised landscaping standard.

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