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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 95: NI planning’s pandemic response ‘lagging badly’ behind rest of the UK, says construction industry

Northern Ireland’s (NI) planning system is ‘lagging badly’ behind the rest of the UK in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic by failing to introduce remote hearings, construction industry groups have said. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government … Continue reading

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 97: FMB Calls for National Retrofit Strategy to Boost Recovery

A government coordinated national retrofit strategy would help create new jobs across all parts of the country, improve the quality of many homes and help to achieve net zero carbon by 2050, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 98: Financial support for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) bodies to respond to coronavirus

The government has pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work supporting the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including £200 million for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, along with an additional £150 million from dormant bank … Continue reading

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 99: New taskforce developing plan to reopen places of worship in England

Faith leaders and government have agreed to develop plan to enable phased and safe reopening of places of worship. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 100: BEIS launches working groups to help Britain’s growth potential

Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to promote Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, focussed on: Future of industry; Green recovery; New businesses; Increasing opportunity and being ‘Open for business’. image: Open Government Licence V3.0

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 89: 86% of construction sites now open across England and Wales

86% of infrastructure and construction sites in England and Wales are now open, according to figures from trade body Build UK. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 90: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now changing

Guidance has been updated with information about how the UK-wide Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is changing, including giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 91: Coronavirus compulsory purchase guidance from MHCLG

In response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), England’s Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance for acquiring authorities on compulsory purchase matters.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 92: Lords considers Covid-19 impact on museums and galleries

Members of the Lords asked the government what steps it was taking to support museums, galleries, and historic buildings open to the public that are affected by the restrictions in place to address the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday 21 May. … Continue reading

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 84: Launch of West Dean College’s arts and crafts experts online

Though face-to-face teaching is suspended, the learning continues and West Dean College of Arts and Conservation has introduced a series of bite-size master tips, studio insights and mini tutorials from the College’s expert line-up of Short Course Tutors on YouTube … Continue reading

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 85: New Culture Commissioner named and Taskforce set up to aid sector recovery from coronavirus  

The Culture Secretary has appointed Neil Mendoza as Commissioner for Cultural Recovery and Renewal to support the sector’s recovery from pandemic. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 86: DCMS publishes guidance on searching for archaeological finds in England during COVID-19

Guidance for members of the public (including metal-detectorists) searching for archaeological finds in England during the COVID-19 pandemic published. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 87: £50 million boost to support the recovery of our high streets

The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will help councils in England introduce a range of safety measures in a move to get people back to work and customers back to the shops. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 88: HES publish six-month action plan in wake of pandemic

Historic Environment  Scotland (HES) has published a six month Action Plan in response to the impact COVID-19 has had on its business and across Scotland’s wider historic environment sector. image: for illustration purposes only – Fiona Newton

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 79: Garden Trust on research and conservation of historic landscapes during lockdown

The Garden Trust has highlighted how, even during the lockdown, people can still do a lot of research to help protect our historic landscapes. image: for illustratation purposes only Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 80: Risk assessments and contractual impact

A note on contractual obligations under the current COVID-19 pandemic has been issued by The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists(CIAT).

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 81: Return to work safely with this check list from Stone Federation

In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement outlining a return to work, the Stone Federation Great Britain has published a short list of links to information essential to help you get back to work safely. image: Stone Specialist website

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 82: The Consultation Institute on ‘Exit from Lockdown – the case for consultation’

The Consultation Institute has published a Briefing Paper by Rhion Jones and Stephen Hill on ‘Exit after Lockdown – the case for Consultation’.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 83: Restarting building work – A guide for FMB members

Guidance from The Federation of Master Builders(FMB) sets out advice to members and their clients about what steps they may want to think about when starting or restarting a building project during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 75: HES unveils initial findings of COVID-19 impact survey

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published preliminary findings from its research into the impact of COVID-19 on the country’s heritage sector.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 76: England’s Culture Secretary announces Cultural Renewal Taskforce

England’s Culture Secretary has announced representatives from the arts, cultural and sporting worlds who will join a new taskforce aimed at helping getting the country’s recreation and leisure sector up and running again.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 77: The impact of COVID-19 on planning, from the Planning Portal

The UK had lifestyle and business operating restrictions imposed on 23 March 2020, which have had a significant impact on the planning and construction industries, as now reviewed in a  report from the Planning Portal. image: for illustration purposes only … Continue reading

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 78: Lichfields and PAS on ‘How are local authorities adapting?’

In partnership with the Planning Advisory Service (PAS), planning consultancy Lichfields has developed a ‘live tracker on how Councils are working through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond’.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 72: Coronavirus ‘charter for safe working practice’

A Charter has been co-produced by the government and the Home Building Federation that commits signatories to safe working whilst COVID-19 remains prevalent.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 72: Planning Portal report –  Application submissions fall in England and Wales

The Planning Portal has released a report about the impact of COVID-19 on planning applications, its first Planning Market Insight Report.

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