Author Archives: IHBC NewsBlog

The Twentieth Century Society (C20) has expressed concern about the future of three significant post-war murals on British Home Store (BHS) buildings in Hull and Stockport.

The Canal & River Trust and National Trust have had their plans approved to restore the Grade II* listed Roundhouse in Birmingham and transform it into an activity and enterprise hub.

Strategic decisions by local authorities need to change as they are often taken in isolation from planning departments, The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has told the Scottish Government. The RTPI writes: Ahead of the Scottish Government’s Planning White Paper, … Continue reading →

The consultation on the Heritage 2020 framework is looking for contributions to the initial Heritage 2020 priorities for collaboration (closes 20 December 2016). The 2016 Heritage 2020 consultation is asking for contributions to the priority themes for short-term action by … Continue reading →

Original working drawings of Manchester Town Hall have been rediscovered as part of Heritage Management Plan work by Stephen Levrant Heritage Architecture. The drawings by Alfred Waterhouse were found in the building’s basement by Kirsten McKnight, of Stephen Levrant Heritage Architecture. … Continue reading →

To mark the 50th Anniversary of Conservation Area legislation in England, the IHBC is working with Historic England on a survey to help the sector better manage Conservation Areas, so for those members who have not already filled out the … Continue reading →

UK businesses can apply for a share of £2.4m to work with Brazilian partners on innovative urban development solutions in Brazil. Could you apply your heritage expertise on the projects? (Competition registration deadline 26 April 2017, applications by 3 May … Continue reading →

The Neighbourhood Planning Bill 2016-17 was amended during its Committee stage in the House of Commons, and a number of Government new clauses were added in relation to local plan making. The House of Commons Library states: A number of … Continue reading →

As part of more than £10m provided to support culture and heritage projects across the UK, the Chancellor has allocated £7.6m to cover ‘urgent and essential repairs’ to the house in South Yorkshire, a longstanding focus of the energetic heritage … Continue reading →

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced a national campaign to find out what heritage means to the people of Scotland as part of the 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. The campaign aims to find places, buildings and monuments … Continue reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has donated funds towards the National Trust’s appeal to acquire many of Winston Churchill’s personal objects at his family home, Chartwell. The Churchill’s Chartwell appeal has now reached £5.5m and the money will go towards … Continue reading →

The UK government has published a range of heating- and energy-related reports that may be of interest to members working on retro-fit issues for historic buildings and the problems that can exist when inappropriate methods and theologies are used on … Continue reading →

Filmmaker Andy Howlett is raising funds to turn his research into a film about the library, which was demolished in early 2016. He has collected footage, interviews with a range of ‘experts and eccentrics’, and filled several notebooks with theories, … Continue reading →

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council establishes Be First to boost economic growth and meet ambitious targets for new homes, better infrastructure and jobs. The move was recommended in the recent Borough’s Growth Commission’s report. This included 109 recommendations … Continue reading →

Qatari-backed hotel scheme for the Grade II listed building in Mayfair will include 137 bedrooms, additional restaurants, retail and events space The project in Grosvenor Square, London received conditional planning permission that includes the removal of the security fences, security … Continue reading →

The BBC reports that a derelict former school, handed a reprieve after it was given protection to prevent it being demolished, could be under threat again. The BBC writes: The Welsh Government gave Wrexham’s Groves High School Grade II-listed status … Continue reading →

A CLAD magazine feature discusses how crowdfunding can help get projects started and allow architects to be proactive. The article gives advice on choosing the right crowdsourcing platform, raising the full amount needed and reaching out to the right audience. … Continue reading →

Previously undocumented wall paintings dating back more than 500 years have been uncovered within Stratford’s Guild Chapel – leading conservators to conclude it is one of the few places in Europe to have an almost complete medieval decorative scheme still … Continue reading →