Daily Archives: 12/03/2021

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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