Author Archives: IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: £1M taxpayer boost for Leeds historic building rescue plan

Posted on 06/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

A rescue plan for one of Leeds’s oldest buildings – which is considered one of the most at risk heritage assets in the city – has been given a £1m boost from the taxpayer amid fears it is the ‘last … Continue reading →

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COTAC Trustees sought – Notes of interest by 15 November 2018

Posted on 06/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

COTAC, the Council on Training in Architectural Conservation, seeks trustees to work alongside COTAC’s newly appointed Honorary Secretary, Michael Netter, and Honorary Treasurer John Copping, with a closing date of 15 November for receipt of notes of interest, CV and … Continue reading →

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A culture strategy for Scotland (Consultation closed19/09/18)

Posted on 06/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) recently submitted a response to the Government consultation on the Culture Strategy for Scotland.

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Applications open for EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards 2019: Closing 15 November, includes 7 ‘Grand Prix’ awards @ €10,000 each

Posted on 06/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Applications are now open for the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards 2019, closing 15 November and with 4 categories covering: Conservation Research Dedicated service by individuals or organization and Education, training and awareness-raising

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FMB says Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommendations would cripple construction

Posted on 06/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) report, which sets out a series of recommendations for the new immigration policy post-Brexit, would cripple the construction industry, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

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SAVE’s Buildings at Risk Catalogue 2019-20: Call for Entries and Updates

Posted on 06/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

SAVE announces opening of Buildings at Risk Catalogue for 2019-20 and calls for nominations and updates on condition of structures on the existing Register.

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IHBC’s ‘Reminder’ service: Sign the LPOC’s petition to the Chancellor if you agree with the IHBC – ‘…it is perverse that repairs should be subject to VAT when new development is not’

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC is calling for signatories to the Listed Property Owners Club (LPOC) petition to the Chancellor for reduced VAT on select listed building (LB) works, with the IHBC’s Chair stating that ‘it is perverse that repairs should be subject … Continue reading →

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IHBC ‘PAS 2035’ consultation response offers ‘a warm welcome to PAS 2035 while… stressing the need for appropriate repair as the vital first step.‘

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation response to the Consultation on ‘PAS 2035’, with the IHBC’s response, led by John Preston, IHBC Green Panel Convener and STBA Heritage Chair, giving ‘a warm welcome to PAS 2035, while suggesting a number … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s CPD boost: Just what is it like to attend the IHBC Annual School?

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Are you considering booking for next year’s Annual School – Heritage, Risk & Resilience: confronting conservation calamities, but not sure how to demonstrate to your employer that it is helpful for your CPD? A taster video showing the typical format … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: ‘…We’re not trying to block all tall buildings in Derby’ says HE lead on funding new planning review

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic England’s planning director has denied its offer to fund work on new rules governing the development of tall buildings in Derby is a way of trying to stop them being built.

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Europa Nostra welcomes and contributes to the 10 European initiatives of EYCH 2018

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The European Commission, in collaboration with key partners, is running long-term projects around 10 themes, called the 10 European Initiatives, so as to build a lasting legacy of the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH) 2018, and Europa Nostra is … Continue reading →

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Civic Voice calls for stronger protection on non-designated heritage in England’s planning policy

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The call for stronger protection on non-designated heritage comes as Civic Voice celebrates its 8th birthday, publishing the first national register listing all local authorities with a ‘Local Heritage List’.

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Scottish Heritage Angel Awards finalists unveiled

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The shortlist of finalists for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2018 has been released.

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NT publishes annual report with strategy to 2025

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The National Trust (NT) Annual Report for 2017-2018 has been published, together with its Strategy to 2025, called ‘Playing our part’, which sets out its ambition to meet the needs of an environment under pressure, and the challenges and expectations … Continue reading →

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AHRC call for ‘Collaborative Centre for Cultural Value’ now open

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, has opened a call that gives Research Organisations – in collaboration with other organisations from across the cultural sector – the opportunity to apply to become the … Continue reading →

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‘Becoming a charity has made it easier to recruit people’ say Royal Parks leaders

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Becoming a charity has helped the Royal Parks to become a more attractive organisation to work for, its chair and chief executive have said.

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Scotland’s ‘People’ annual report: Results from the 2017 Scottish Household Survey – key findings

Posted on 02/10/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The recent Scottish Household Survey, published on 4 September 2018, is a continuous survey based on on a sample of the general population in private residences in Scotland, and presents reliable and up-to-date information on the composition, characteristics and behaviour … Continue reading →

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Last chance to book: IHBC London’s ‘Creative Conservation’ – with sector leads (AHF, HE, THA etc.) + case studies + networks + stands: 4 Oct

Posted on 29/09/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

BOOK NOW, as this is your last chance to join a unique event and hear innovative takes on creative conservation from some of England’s lead heritage bodies – including the Architectural Heritage Fund(AHF), Historic England (HE)and more – as they interrogate … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s NW Branch conference: Faith communities, challenges, and ‘The Work of Faith…’ – Liverpool 18 Oct, for ‘a unique take on faith’

Posted on 29/09/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

[slideshow_deploy id=’19505′]The North West (NW) Branch of the IHBC hosts its 2018 annual conference – ‘The Work of Faith’ – in Liverpool on 18 October, exploring the work of faith communities and the challenges they face in managing and conserving historic places of worship, with fees … Continue reading →

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HESPR members new benefit from your IHBC: Free HESPR-branded fliers on select IHBC stands (e.g. Civic Voice conference 2018 (Birmingham), and Listed Property Show (Edinburgh), and free flier design too!

Posted on 29/09/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has launched a unique new membership benefit for members of our quality assurance scheme for conservation businesses, HESPR, as national event stands will now offer free display of HESPR-branded promotional literature from HESPR members, as the IHBC continues to work hard … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR top pick from £85K+ costed work this week: Elan Valley Trust seeks consultant for the renovation of Cwmclyd Farmstead in the Elan Valley – closing 3/10, No value given

Posted on 29/09/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with the IHBC Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers this week featuring a call from Elan Valley Trust … Continue reading →

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IHBC Annual School 2018: ‘Tales from the organisers’, from Belfast 2018 to Nottingham 2019 and beyond…

Posted on 29/09/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC East Midlands Branch is hard at work planning for next year’s IHBC Annual School – on ‘Heritage, Risk and Resilience’ in Nottingham in July nottingham2019.ihbc.org.uk – so to understand what that might that involve IHBC’s Northern Ireland Chair, … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Architect ordered to tear down award winning £4.65m home in Clerkenwell

Posted on 29/09/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Evening Standard has reported on how an architect, Amin Taha, has been told to demolish his six storey multi-award-winning home because officials claim it does not match plans he originally submitted.

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HE’s National Capacity Building Programme’ launched – closing 4/11

Posted on 29/09/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic England (HE) has launched its ‘National Capacity Building Programme’, for projects that run for a maximum of 1 year, with a deadline for submitting grant applications of midnight, 4 November 2018, and funding to begin from 1 April 2019. 

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Camden urges government to act to stop unwanted phone boxes

Posted on 29/09/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Camden Council has written to the government, urging that planning policy that makes it difficult for councils to challenge permitted development rights for new phone boxes needs to be changed.

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