Daily Archives: 30/03/2021

IHBC Chair’s ‘March General Meeting’ update, in detail, and confirmation of Special Resolution on ‘virtual’ GMs

With the conclusion of the first General Meeting (GM) under its new constitution, on 26 March 2021, which saw overwhelming support for our first ‘Special Resolution’ under the new arrangements alongside firm encouragement for members to engage with the newly … Continue reading

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IHBC’s NEW Council update: Thanks to ‘new member’ speakers and delegates, and calls for first feedback on Council structures and chartering by 16/04

Following the IHBC’s first Council under its new constitution, on 26 March 2021, IHBC President and meeting chair Mike Brown extended his thanks to all contributors while renewing a call to members to help shape the Institute’s forward planning, notably … Continue reading

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: Dezeen on ‘Green credentials’

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 Dezeen on … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Roman Quarter refusal… ‘put the knife into the city of York’

Horrible Histories author Terry Deary has slammed York Council for rejecting much-vaunted plans for a new Roman-themed tourism development in the city centre, reports The Yorkshire Post.

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CLC seeks industry support to drive delivery of net zero in the built environment with ‘CO2nstruct Zero’

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is calling on businesses across the industry to help secure net zero carbon construction by 2050, and support the Race to Zero by linking up with its CO2nstruct Zero initiative.

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COTAC’s latest Newsletter now out: With ‘Insights’, updates and more

COTAC’s next Newsletter has been issued, with news, updates and more from across COTAC and its networks, including heritage data, understanding conservation and climate change, and featuring the ‘Insight 1’ series, with its focus on assisting The Need to Appreciate … Continue reading

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WMF’s ‘World Monuments Watch’ 2022 deadline extended: 1 May 2021

The World Monuments Fund (WMF) is calling for nominations to the 2022 World Monuments Watch, with submissions accepted until 1 May.

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Two new members appointed to ARB board

Dr Teri Okoro and Cindy Leslie have been appointed to the Architects Registration Board(ARB) by the Privy Council. images: arb website

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THA launches new website

The Heritage Alliance (THA) has launched its new website to make it easier to find advocacy documents and publications and keep up to date with work and news from our members and the wider sector.

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BEFS supporting advocacy: Heritage & Built Environment manifesto links

BEFS has compiled a list of manifestos ahead of and following the forthcoming Scottish elections, with a view to supporting advocacy.

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Historic Grade II Listed TfL Rail station no longer ‘at risk’ after renovations return it to former glory

The Grade II listed Hanwell station will be removed from the Heritage at Risk Register by Historic England following extensive renovation work by Transport for London (TfL).

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IHBC’s IMHO Signpost: Greg Clark via RICS – ‘Has the world left Europe behind?’

An opinion piece column for RICS by Greg Clark – urbanist and author of ‘The Planet Cities – explores how ‘good governance in cities pays dividends’ and how cities can leverage hard and soft powers to compete in the global … Continue reading

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