Author Archives: IHBC NewsBlog

On 14 November, the Communities and Local Government Committee will hear from planning experts, councillors and local authority officials on the future of public parks. UK Parliament writes: The session is part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiry into public parks, … Continue reading →

The construction industry is facing a slowdown in growth in the aftermath of the EU referendum vote, according to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The CITB writes: The latest Construction Skills Network report reveals that construction’s expected output over … Continue reading →

The Scottish Government has released the latest compilation of environmental reporting, including information on the number of designated heritage assets from 1991- 2016, and derelict urban land from 2009 – 2015 The report states: The area of designated protected areas … Continue reading →

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has confirmed the 12 members of the English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review. DCMS writes: The English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review was set up by the Government to examine how to … Continue reading →

Developer Signature Living has released film of the damaged interior of Cardiff Coal Exchange, a controversial case where the developer was given permission by Cardiff council to begin preparatory work at the site ahead of full planning permission – which … Continue reading →

Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) has helped create the National Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art in Newmarket, built in the remains of Charles II’s 17th-century sporting palace and stables, which are considered to be the oldest racing stables in the world … Continue reading →

A document presenting an overview of enforcement powers and responsibilities in Northern Ireland (NI) has been published by the Department for Infrastructure. The Department for Infrastructure writes: The Department for Infrastructure has today issued an advice document entitled the ‘Overview … Continue reading →

The Churches Conservation Trust has published the 2015/16 report into regeneration impacts, including details of the models used for creating successful projects. The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) writes: Today we publish the Regeneration Taskforce’s ‘Impact Report’ for 2015/16. This year … Continue reading →

Civic Voice have announced new appointments for vice presidents and board chair, as Baroness Andrews, Sir Terry Farrell, Laura Sandys and former Chair, Freddie Gick have all been appointed vice-presidents of the charity. Civic Voice writes: Civic Voice – the … Continue reading →

The Council of Europe reports that The Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe is discussing a new business model for its continued publication The Council of Europe (CoE) writes: The Ad Hoc Advisory Group on the Future Financing … Continue reading →

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is inviting entries for the John Betjeman Award 2017, with a closing date for entries of 21 February 2017. The Award celebrates excellence in conservation and repair projects at places of … Continue reading →

Media reports have shown that a major fire in Exeter city centre which required 150 firefighters to tackle the blaze and devastated the historic listed Royal Clarence Hotel has resulted in the demolition of the building. Devon & Somerset Fire … Continue reading →

DCMS is urging recipients of National Lottery funding to celebrate the achievements of those who have received funding and connected with grant aided projects to use social media to help celebrate the 500,000th grant being awarded- Friday 4 November specifically … Continue reading →

Enforcement officers are the unsung heroes of planning, according to the National Association for Planning Enforcement (NAPE) conference. The NAPE conference covered legislation updates, case studies and information sharing on resource issues, and is also a network as part of … Continue reading →

The winner of the The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) award for best place in Wales has been announced as Aberaeron on the west coast. The Royal Town Planning Institute Cymru (RTPI) writes: Aberaeron, the picturesque seaside resort town on … Continue reading →

The Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has called for an overhaul of the system of flood management in England, including new roles for the Environment Agency (EA) and a review of building regulations. The Commons Select … Continue reading →

A company called Sacred Stones opened the ‘first round barrow built since neolithic times’ on 24 October, its construction using 500 tonnes of local Churchfield limestone buried beneath 1,000 tonnes of earth seeded with meadow grass. Read more at Stone … Continue reading →

A seven page long illustrated guide to the Crystal Palace building and grounds has been published online with stunning views and explanations of the interior of the building. Read more at https://sydenham.org.uk

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has issued information on how to report suspected false Construction Plant Certification Scheme (CPCS) and Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards following the imprisonment of a 34 year old man for illegal use of … Continue reading →

The importance of strategic planning as part of the Northern Ireland (NI) draft Programme for Government has been emphasised by Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard. The Northern Ireland Executive Office writes: Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard today met council chief executives to … Continue reading →