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New Director for the Scottish Civic Trust

Posted on 08/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Scottish Civic Trust (SCT) has announced that its new Director is Dr Susan O’Connor, latterly Senior Projects Advisor for Scotland with the Princes Regeneration Trust. image Scottish Civic Trust website

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International Summer Academy on Managing Historic Urban Landscapes – Open Call for early career participants: closing 15 May

Posted on 08/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Europa Nostra and partners invite early career professionals (‘up to 40 years old’) across Europe to apply to the Open Call for participation in the International Summer Academy ‘Managing Historic Urban Landscapes’, which will take place from 5-12 August 2018, … Continue reading →

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Arts & Business Scotland asks: Can you spare us 10 minutes to contribute to new research for the heritage sector?

Posted on 08/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Arts & Business Scotland (A&BS) is asking heritage stakeholders in Scotland to carry out a 10 minute to survey to contribute to new research for the heritage sector, with a deadline of 14 June 2018. 

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Consultation: England’s civil society strategy – have your say… by 22 May 

Posted on 08/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

A consultation is now open on having your say on how government can work with and for civil society to tackle challenges and unlock opportunities, and closes on 22 May 2018.

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2018 School Bursaries: ‘Money is not the barrier’ – £3750 still available to support delegates needing support

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Up to £3750 of bursary places (mainly for the Day School) are still available for the IHBC’s 2018 School in Belfast on 21-23 June, themed on ‘Our Shared Heritage’ and offering some of the best heritage learning and CPD around: … Continue reading →

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‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ skills update: From LA COs to amenity societies, summer jobs and private companies – some closing 4 May!

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

To help understand skills and career profiles in the sector, the IHBC now offers regular reviews of recent career openings and staff appointments featured on our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service – from Local Authority (LA) Conservation Officers (COs) to summer … Continue reading →

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Reminder: IHBC’s Chair and Vice Chair join Civic Societies APPG on Conservation Areas: London, 8 May -#myconservationareamatters

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC’s Chair and Vice Chair join Civic Societies APPG on Conservation Areas: London, 8 May -#myconservationareamatters

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‘After opening’: IHBC, Felton and Donald Insall Associates Architects on Kew’s Temperate House on DBW’s Home Page

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

To commemorate the opening of Decimus Burton’s monumental Temperate House precinct at the Unesco World Heritage Site of Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, reopened on 3 May 2018 after a 5-year, £41 million restoration project, Designing Buildings Wiki has featured on … Continue reading →

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IHBC HESPR’s top pick from c.£250K+ costed work this week: Community-engaged Design Guide developer sought for Welwyn Garden City scheme etc., closing 29/05, £50,000 contract

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers members weekly ‘News and Tender Alert’ emails, with costed opportunities worth some £1.5M+ this week, with the IHBC Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers … Continue reading →

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IHBC CPD boost in Context’s ‘Isle of Man’ issue: ‘Understanding the the island’ – planning review and protection

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Catriona Mackie writes about ’The island in context’ in the latest edition of IHBC’s Context, themed on the Isle of Man, setting out its planning system, currently under review, and the opportunities to amend or radically redesign planning and conservation … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Ivybridge is about to turn trendy – thanks to its old paper mill, writes The Plymouth Herald

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Stowford Mill, Ivybridge, is one of Devon’s oldest industrial sites – and it’s undergoing a transformation to become ‘trendy’, says The Plymouth Herald.

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Civic Voice says: Come to a ‘Sharing Success’ event and learn how others are Remembering the Fallen 

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Civic Voice’s First World War Memorials Programme is inviting to its ‘Sharing Success’ events to learn how communities are ‘Remembering the Fallen’. Westgate Hall, Canterbury, the venue of Civic Voice’s next First World War Memorials Programme event (Courtesy Civic Voice)

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BEFS updates on HES Policy Statement workshop

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

In March, Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) held a lively workshop with stakeholders from across the sector to review Historic Environment Scotland’s Policy Statement (HESPS), ahead of the HES consultations and review to be held in 2018 and you can … Continue reading →

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World Heritage UK welcomes change of mood on Liverpool’s World Heritage Site

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

World Heritage UK, the body representing all 31 UK World Heritage Sites, has acknowledged that, in response to UNESCO’s concerns, Liverpool City Council and Peel Holdings have together recently taken three positive initiatives to minimise the risk of Liverpool losing … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s ‘Understanding planning ‘jargon’’ briefing by SPICe

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

A new briefing note by SPICe (The Scottish Parliament Infromation Cente) provides short definitions of commonly used planning terms and abbreviations, characterised as jargon but with each interpretation qualified as being ‘brief summary of what are often complex matters, many … Continue reading →

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Victorian ‘dead house’ in Powys is saved from ruin by grant

Posted on 04/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

A ‘dead house’ where bodies were kept in Victorian times before burial is to be saved from ruin as part of the Grade II-listed St Cynog’s church in Boughrood, Powys, that was rebuilt in the 19th Century, is to receive … Continue reading →

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Pre-School planning for 2018?  Boost your IHBC accreditation submission (& CPD) in Belfast (31/05) and beyond, with free application support MATE sessions

Posted on 01/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The next round of the IHBC’s popular and free MATE sessions – our Membership Application Training Events, supporting applications for IHBC accreditation – is under way with plans in place for Belfast (31/05: Online booking open), Glasgow (7/06), booking open), … Continue reading →

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More IHBC members with benefits: LPOC’s special offer –Listed Heritage FREE to IHBC members

Posted on 01/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC is delighted to announce that the Listed Property Owners’ Club has agreed to provide free subscriptions to their Listed Heritage magazine to IHBC members on request.

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REMINDER: Promote your business, service or operations at the IHBC’s 2018 School – great value, from leaflet distribution and exhibition space to sponsorship!

Posted on 01/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Looking for work? Book your promotional opportunities at the IHBC’s 2018 School: Belfast 21-23 June – #Europeforculture

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IHBC’s CPD boost in Context: Isle of Man’s archaeology – ’10,000 years of settlement’

Posted on 01/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Edmund Southworth explores ’10,000 years of settlement’ in our new issue of Context, as writes about the rich archaeology of the Isle of Man. image of Meayll Circle (Flickr CC 2.0 Culture Vannin)

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Medieval Coventry monastery to be restored as visitor attraction for UK City of Culture 2021

Posted on 01/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

One of Coventry’s ‘finest medieval buildings’ will be restored as a major visitor attraction in time for City of Culture 2021, the Coventry Observer explains.

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HES publishes Annual Operating Plan 2018/19

Posted on 01/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has set out its plan for the year ahead with publication of its Annual Operating Plan for 2018/19.

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WAF’s Architectural Photography Awards open for entries

Posted on 01/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Architectural Photography Awards, supported by World Architecture Festival (WAF) and inclusive of both full time professional and keen amateur photographers, is now open.

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History Mapped Out: Changes to HES’ PastMap website are making it even easier to search Scotland’s historic sites and landscapes 

Posted on 01/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that, after 6 weeks of being tried, tweaked and tried again, its new version of PastMap is live, with several new and enhanced features.

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Planning Policy Wales Consultation Reminder

Posted on 01/05/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Welsh Government’s consultation on the draft edition 10 of Planning Policy Wales will close in a little over four weeks, on 18 May.

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