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CAMRA Pub Design Awards 2017: Nominations open for ‘refurbishment and conservation of existing pubs, and new ones too

Posted on 07/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Entries are now being sought for the 2017 National Pub Design Awards, which is run by CAMRA in association with Historic England, recognising high standards of architecture in the refurbishment and conservation of existing pubs, and the construction of new … Continue reading →

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CITB retains Skills Test in new SVQs following industry backing

Posted on 07/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Following a widespread consultation with employers and educators across Scotland, the CITB has readied nine, new, craft Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) for the new intake of Apprentices in August.

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Election message from BESA is ‘grow your own skills’ via vocational training

Posted on 07/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

BESA states why it’s more important than ever to nurture the workforce of tomorrow, why vocational training is crucial to tackling the UK’s poor productivity, and that the introduction of T Levels – which ‘fit neatly with the government’s ongoing … Continue reading →

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Campaigners crowd fund in bid to go to Court of Appeal over QPR training site on Metropolitan Open Land (MOL)

Posted on 07/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Campaigners are seeking to raise £25,000 through crowdfunding in a bid to go to the Court of Appeal over the proposed siting of a Championship football club’s training facilities on Metropolitan Open Land (MOL).

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Heritage’s ‘people dimension’: Tenant of threatened historic Norwich bridge house calls for protection

Posted on 07/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The longstanding tenant of an historic bridge house in Norwich has called for it to be protected after the council revealed it could be demolished.

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IHBC congratulates NW Branch on hosting Manchester’s spectacular 2017 Annual School, and more…

Posted on 03/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

On behalf of IHBC members and colleagues, Chair James Caird thanked the institute’s North West Branch, its School committee and volunteers, for an excellent 2017 Annual School in Manchester, on 22-24 June, saying also that he looks forward to another … Continue reading →

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IHBC welcomes Scotland’s newest addition to heritage education: The Engine Shed, by HES and Stirling

Posted on 03/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has welcomed the opening of a new pan-Scotland heritage education centre engaging and informing all ages with Scotland’s built and historic environment: the Engine Shed in Stirling, inspired and delivered by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), and officially opened … Continue reading →

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Lucie Carayon IHBC appointed next AMS Director 2018

Posted on 03/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Trustees of the Ancient Monuments Society (AMS) have announced at their AGM that their Casework Secretary, Lucie Carayon IHBC, is to take on the Directorship of the Society in early 2018. image courtesy of AMS

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IHBC HESPR’s top pick of the week: Condition survey of the Horniman Museum, valued @ £5000, closing 19 July

Posted on 03/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business listing, HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers members weekly Bulletins that bring tender and other business opportunities together into one handy resource, while the Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers this … Continue reading →

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IHBC recognised CPD providers & HESPR Members limited offer: Promote your service with free copies of the next issue of IHBC’s Context – Conservation and Urbanism

Posted on 03/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC recognised CPD Providers and HESPR members have the opportunity to receive free copies of the next issue of IHBC’s Context, to help promote themselves to clients, businesses, and members, so if you are recognised and want free copies of … Continue reading →

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Election 2017 update: UK government appointments summary

Posted on 03/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Following the 2017 elections, government has announced appointments for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG). Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission … Continue reading →

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Introducing HLF’s Heritage Ambassadors: 16-25, transforming the way young people experience heritage

Posted on 03/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Heritage Lottery fund (HLF) has recruited a group of 16-25 year old ‘ambassadors’ to help transform the way young people experience and interact with heritage.

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LI-linked guidance outlines changes to new EIA Regulations which expand their scope

Posted on 03/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Landscape Institute (LI) has signposted guidance outlining the main changes in the new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, which came into effect on 16 May.

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Dudley’s Black Country Living Museum forges ahead: Includes moving moving heritage, helped by Lottery’s £9.8m

Posted on 03/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

A rare opportunity to save landmark community and commercial buildings from demolition, and rebuild them at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, has been awarded £9.8million from The National Lottery. image Black Country Living Museum

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IHBC welcomes Rebecca Thompson as CIOB’s new President, No. 114 (and 3698AFF (YO))

Posted on 28/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has welcomed the CIOB’s new President, Rebecca Thompson, currently an IHBC Affiliate member in the Yorkshire (YO) Branch, who took up her appointment as 114th President of the CIOB on 19 June.

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IHBC South Branch says ‘The only way is ethics’ and places are available: 14 July, Oxford, from £35 

Posted on 28/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Places are still available on the IHBC South Branch CPD seminar ‘The Only Way is Ethics! Walking the line: Conservation Principles, Policy and Practice…’ with speakers including Dr Charles Mynors, Richard Oxley and David Brock, on Friday 14 July in Oxford.

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IHBC Conservation Areas 50th Anniversary update No 1- IHBC/CV/HE joint research review update on ‘perceptions’

Posted on 28/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic England, working with Civic Voice (CV) and the IHBC, has released results of two parallel surveys of IHBC and CV members’ perceptions of conservation areas in their 50th anniversary year. 

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IHBC CA 50th anniversary update No. 2: C20 Society needs your help to identify England’s 20th century Conservation Areas

Posted on 28/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

To mark the 50th anniversary of conservation areas (CAs), the Twentieth Century Society has been awarded a grant by Historic England to research twentieth-century conservation areas and prospective designations, while IHBC President David McDonald is helping on the programme and … Continue reading →

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Next IHBC London Branch free membership application support event: 13 September, 6-8pm, N1

Posted on 28/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

London Branch will host another free event to help practitioners applying for conservation accreditation by the IHBC on Wednesday 13 September, from 6.00 – 8.00 pm in London: early booking is essential. 

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IHBC CPD boost: New Yorker posts split screen tour of NYC now and in 1930s

Posted on 28/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The New Yorker has posted a very neat split-screen tour of the same streets in New York City, letting you see the Big Apple in the in the 1930s and today.

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Help HE tell the story of England in 100 buildings and places

Posted on 28/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

England’s historic sites were hotbeds of invention and creativity that shaped both our nation and the world beyond and Historic England (HE) invites nominations from the public.

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LGA guidance on introducing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) 

Posted on 28/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Local Government Association (LGA) has issued guidance on the issues local areas should consider where they are contemplating introducing a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

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Saltdean Lido: Swimming pool reopens after seven-year revamp

Posted on 28/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Grade II*-listed Saltdean Lido, which was in a dilapidated state and in danger of being partially demolished, has reopened following a seven-year restoration project and £3m of community funding through efforts of a local group who secured a lease from … Continue reading →

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IHBC makes history again: New joint conservation practice statement – ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ launched at 2017 School and AGM

Posted on 24/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has launched our joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ at the 2017 Day School and AGM in Manchester, which offers a new, accessible statement on practice principles for specialists working in built and historic environment conservation roles.

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IHBC AGM 2017: Cultivating new officers while delivering on our ambitions 

Posted on 24/06/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s 2017 Annual General Meeting saw the election of two new trustees to national posts in the institute – Jill Kerry (0472MEM NI) as IHBC Treasurer, and Andrew Shepherd, as IHBC Education Secretary, (1532MEM YO) – and new Branch … Continue reading →

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