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Monthly Archives: March 2021
IHBC’s ‘members only’ first Council and General Meeting of 2021: Free, 26 March, 1pm on
The IHBC is issuing exclusive invitations and formal notices to IHBC members of ALL categories to the first Council meeting of 2021, from 1pm 26 March, starting with a formal General Meeting vote to support virtual meetings, and with eligible … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes COTAC’s new built heritage resources: Insight 1 – The Need to Appreciate the Built Heritage… Learning Handbooks
The IHBC has welcomed the new series of updated online publications on built heritage from the Council on Training in Architectural Conservation (COTAC), starting with COTAC Insight 1: The Need to Appreciate the Built Heritage Units 1-6 Learning Handbooks.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: Competition call for ‘City Benches 2021’
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 London Festival … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Council accused of ‘one-sided spin’ over Edinburgh’s Spaces for People consultation
Campaign groups have accused council chiefs of ‘one-sided spin’ in a consultation on whether to make its controversial ‘Spaces for People schemes permanent, according to The Edinburgh Evening News. image: for illustration purposes only – Fiona Newton
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Launch of ‘Future Wales: The National Plan 2040’
Housing and local government minister Julie James has launched the national spatial strategy in a 180-page document called ‘Future Wales’, as a ‘new kind of development plan’.
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CoE should use own land to help deliver affordable homes – ‘Coming Home’ report recommends
The Church of England (CoE) should examine how its 6,000 acres of ‘strategic land’ could be used to deliver more affordable housing, a new report of the Commission of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York on Housing Church and Community … Continue reading
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CPRE: Pressure on Green Belts quadruples – just when we need green spaces
The latest edition of the regular report from CPRE – formerly known as the Campaign to Protect Rural England – on the Green Belt, shows that pressures that put it at risk have quadrupled since 2013, just as a new … Continue reading
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Two new UK culture directors appointed to the UK National Commission for UNESCO
Two new UK culture directors have been appointed to the UK National Commission for UNESCO, as Dr Charlotte Joy and Kate Pugh OBE join the Commission for a three year term from March 2021.
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NLHF: The search is on for the 2021 Sustainable Project of the Year
The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) is sponsoring a sustainability award for the second year at the 2021 Museums + Heritage Awards, noting that at a time of ecological emergency, the heritage sector can play its part in reducing carbon … Continue reading
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IHBC’s General Meeting 26 March, 1pm: Eligible members called on to use advance proxy votes even if attending
Eligible members of the IHBC are strongly encouraged to use proxy votes for the Special Resolution at the forthcoming General Meeting (GM) on 26 March, and help the IHBC ‘move past the pandemic’, while keeping up the discussions and the … Continue reading
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IHBC 2021 School Heritage MarketPlace #IHBCMarketPlace stallholder Stone Specialist publisher ‘offers free access during the pandemic’…..
The IHBC’s 2021 Brighton School Heritage MarketPlace stallholder responsible for the Natural Stone Specialist is offering free access during the Covid-19 pandemic, with current feature contents including Wentworth Woodhouse.
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £250K+ costed works: English councils seek town centre consultation programme lead, closing 24/03
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 its members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick features a … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Crowdfunder launched after Hulme Hippodrome pulled out of auction
The group of Greater Manchester locals who have been battling to save the Hulme Hippodrome have launched a Crowdfunding campaign to protect the historic venue, as The Manchester Evening News reports.
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Palace of Westminster ‘deteriorating faster than it can be fixed’
The restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster is of ‘paramount importance’ though the cost of maintenance continues to rise and the building is ‘now deteriorating faster than it can be fixed’, according to the recent strategic review.
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Cumbria coal mine: ‘Increased controversy’ prompts public inquiry
The government is to hold a public inquiry to examine plans for a controversial new coal mine in Cumbria.
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Now out: A New Future for Scotland’s Town Centres
In June 2020 Scottish government launched an independent collaborative review of the progress and scope of its 2013 Town Centre Action Plan and the ‘town centre first’ approach, while its report is now published as ‘A New Future for Scotland’s … Continue reading
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IPPR: Skills for a green recovery – A call to action for the UK construction industry
The UK’s 10-point plan to achieve net zero climate emissions by 2050 is a shared responsibility and central to the plan is the construction industry, as reported by The Institute for Progressive Policy Research (IPPR.
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A renovation wave for EU building stock to help pave the way for a decarbonised and clean energy system
The European Commission has highlighted how a refurbished and improved building stock in the EU will help pave the way for a decarbonised and clean energy system, as the building sector is one of the largest energy consumers in Europe … Continue reading
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Applications for UK’s Rebuilding Heritage programme open: Close 30 March
Applications are open until 30 March for the next round of support from Rebuilding Heritage, the UK-wide programme, including support for new group training offers in financial literacy, digital marketing for freelancers and workplace inclusion, in addition to support in … Continue reading
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THA’s Budget summary now out
England’s The Heritage Alliance (THA) has produced a summary of the 2021 Budget, outlining key details for heritage, with updates that include the renewal of The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme and the Levelling Up Fund prospectus launch.
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IHBC’s new CPD Circular now out: Accessible cross-sector learning support, with career, awards and more, so sign up or submit events for free!
The IHBC’s regular CPD Circular is out, offering ‘members and their networks… up-to-date information on continuing professional development (CPD)’, free to non-members and with free events postings too!
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IHBC eligible members: Vote by proxy to keep costs down and pace up at the IHBC’s General Meeting 26/03
Eligible members of the IHBC are strongly encouraged to use proxy votes for the Special Resolution at the forthcoming General Meeting (GM) on 26 March, and help the IHBC ‘move past the pandemic’, while keeping up the discussions and the … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘members only’ first new Council: Free online CPD and a chance to shape our future – 26 March, from c.1.45pm (after the General Meeting)
IHBC Chair David McDonald said: ‘Trustees have decided to take early advantage of our new constitutional arrangements to host together the first General Meeting of 2021 and our first new Council, with both open and free to IHBC members of … Continue reading
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Last chance approaches for IHBC’s Marsh Awards: Your chance to nominate ‘successful learners’ – closing 31 March
The closing date approaches for the IHBC’s Marsh Award for ‘successful learning in heritage skills’, with a prize that includes £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Brighton 2021 Annual School, and with nominations closing on 31 March.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: AJ on ‘The most Corbusier building in Britain’, now GII listed
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 Architects’ … Continue reading
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