Daily Archives: 25/03/2022

New IHBC Context out: From High Streets to IHBC@COP26, with detours to Cemetourism, Vox Pop and more

The new issue of the IHBC’s journal, Context No. 171 takes as its theme ‘Change on the high street’, looking at issues from retail adaptation and funding to case studies and more, all alongside feature issues, briefings and reflections, including … Continue reading

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IHBC’s Aberdeen School – #IHBCAberdeen2022 – Don’t forget the School Bursaries, supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund: Apply before 31/03 for your best chance of success!

The IHBC national charity offers 5 Bursaries for the Aberdeen 2022 School, supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund, so if you think you deserve one, don’t forget to apply now as first assessments start 31/03. image: Aberdeen rooftops – … Continue reading

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Reminder: IHBC opens #IHBCAberdeen2022 School Booking; Hear Griff Rhys Jones (on film) and more explore ‘heritage on the edge’ with virtual and in-person options

The IHBC has opened booking for the 2022 Aberdeen School on 15 & 16-18 June, supported by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils and sponsored by MFL Affinity, and including a film featuring Griff Rhys Jones ‘in conversation’ with the IHBC at the ‘blended’ … Continue reading

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LAST CHANCES: IHBC Marsh Awards 2022 – ‘Your chance to nominate retired IHBC members and/or successful learners’, closing 31 March

The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Trust, has launched the two 2022 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Aberdeen 2022 … Continue reading

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £320K+ works this week: Town Council seeks heritage project consultant on audiences etc., closes 04/04, value £20K+

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick this week features the call from a Town Council for a consultant … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: New evidence submitted to West Cumbria Coal Mine inquiry

Friends of the Earth (FoE) has submitted new arguments against plans to build an £160 million undersea coking coal mine off the coast of Whitehaven after the Court of Appeal ruled end-use emissions can be considered by planning authorities. image: … Continue reading

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Spring statement: Contractors welcome VAT relief on energy saving measures

Described as a ‘cost of living support’, the Chancellor in his Spring Statement ‘… reduced the VAT on energy saving materials such as solar panels, heating pumps and roof insulation from 5% to zero for five years, helping families become … Continue reading

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Church Buildings Council seeks new Council members for 2022-27: Closing 27/03

The Cathedral and Church Buildings Division of the Church of England would like to hear from people with the time and skills to serve on the Church Buildings Council or one of its voluntary expert committees, with 4 vacancies available … Continue reading

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HE launches Heritage and Climate Change Strategy, and more… and seeks feedback too

Historic England (HE) has published its Heritage and Climate Change Strategy alongside its Carbon Reduction Plan, setting out how it will decarbonise its own operations by 2040, while also seeking feedback.

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AJ/AR built environment survey on working under Covid-19: extended to 28 March

The AR and AJ are inviting people working in the built environment to take a survey on their experiences working under Covid-19, as part of the W Programme.

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Swansea’s new Arena opens with City Deal funding

Swansea’s new Digital Arena has been officially opened, part of the £1.3bn Swansea Bay City Deal in which UK Government is a partner. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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