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New scoping study on ‘interactions’ between UK HE institutions and the heritage sector out, with supporting survey!

Posted on 23/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Heritage 2020 ‘Discovery, Understanding and Identification’ working group has published the findings of a study into collaborative working between heritage organisations and higher education institutions – ‘Mapping collaborative interactions between Higher Education [HE] Institutions in the UK and the … Continue reading →

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National Development Framework sets out 20 year land use framework for Wales

Posted on 23/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Welsh Planning Directorate is working on the production of a National Development Framework (NDF), which will set out a 20-year land use framework for Wales and will replace the current Wales Spatial Plan.

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Scottish Landscape Character Types – map and descriptions facility from SNH

Posted on 23/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) offers users a national digital map-based facility to help explore Scotland’s Landscape Character Types to assis in Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) – the process of identifying and describing variation in character of the landscape.

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IHBC welcomes new RIBA report, recognition of LA roles and conservation accreditation: ‘Design Matters’

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has welcomed conclusions in the new RIBA publication ‘showcasing the contribution of architects to the evolution of our built environment’, including ‘Encouraging the use of accredited conservation professionals as advisers and practitioners’ and ‘Ensuring that local authorities [LAs] … Continue reading →

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Next IHBC NI Branch CPD session: ‘Glenarm Castle and Walled Garden’ morning, 20 September

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s Northern Ireland (NI) Branch has organised its next Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event at Glenarm Castle, with a morning dedicated to ‘conservation, diversification and sustainability’, including practical insights and onsite demonstrations from the estate manager, stonemasons and lime … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Landmark Newcastle GI church to reopen after a decade

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A landmark Grade I (GI) listed church, All Saints in Newcastle, will be brought back into use after a decade of standing empty, a fact warmly welcome by many locals, including The Northern Echo.

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IHBC’s ‘CPD boost’, out of Context: Creative thinking in neighbourhood planning – Dorchester on Thames

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

If you work with development plans, or get involved in community projects, the article in a recent Context, by Prof. Malcolm Airs. is essential reading: a case study of planning for heritage in Oxfordshire from the point of view of … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead to #IHBCBrighton2020 with an ‘IMHO’ signpost from Reuters and Nashville: As U.S. ‘superstar’ cities thrive, weaker ones get left behind

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

In the depths of the financial crisis, when the world was shunning debt and battening down for the worst, city officials in Nashville zagged in what seemed a preposterous direction and spent $600 million on a new convention centre. image: … Continue reading →

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CCT’s ‘Great National Steeple Chase’ an ‘epic success!’

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) Chief Executive Peter Aiers successfully undertook an epic challenge to visit 50 CCT churches in 50 hours on 25–27 July in a challenge named ‘The Great National Steeple Chase’, celebrating 50 years of the Trust … Continue reading →

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RIBA announces Great British Buildings programme for 2019

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) on Thursday 1 August announced the programme for Great British Buildings 2019, which gives members of the public a rare chance to look around some of this year’s RIBA award-winning buildings.

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Bath Stone joins Portland and Cambrian Welsh slate as a ‘Global Heritage Stone Resource’

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Bath Stone, one of England’s famous limestones, and marble from Makrana in Rajasthan used to build the Taj Mahal are among the latest seven stones to be designated as Global Heritage Stone Resources (GHSRs) by the International Union of Geological … Continue reading →

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New research highlights threats facing Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

New research published by Edinburgh World Heritage concerning the authenticity of the Royal Mile reveals the threats and opportunities facing the historic thoroughfare in the heart of the Old Town.

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DCMS Committee: Create a ‘UK Garden City’ initiative to boost untapped potential of garden tourism to UK economy

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A new report by Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Commons Select Committee concludes that garden tourism has much more economic potential, yet to be exploited, and that gardens should be formally recognised as part of the UK’s creative sector. … Continue reading →

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John Betjeman Award 2019 winner announced by SPAB

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Repairs to the tower at St Oswald, Grasmere in Cumbria won this year’s John Betjeman Award award. image: SPAB website

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‘Local government Brexit preparedness’ out from England’s MHCLG

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Guidance from government to assist local authority ‘preparedness for exiting’ the European Union (EU) has been issued by England’s Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s newest Context now out: Remembering the Second World War

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The latest issue of the IHBC’s membership journal Context is now out, themed around ‘Remembering the Second World War’, using UK-wide case studies to explore core IHBC CPD themes including valuing heritage as an emblem and memorial; managing heritage resources, … Continue reading →

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IHBC London Branch conference launched: ‘From Bauhaus to Brutalism and Beyond: Conserving Post-War Buildings and Places’, Wednesday 2 Oct – bauhaustobrutalism.ihbc.org.uk #IHBCBauhaustoBrutalism

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC London Branch conference for 2019, bauhaustobrutalism.ihbc.org.uk – #IHBCBauhaustoBrutalism, will offer critical CPD around the thorny but topical issue of ‘conserving post-war buildings and places’, over a programme of talks, challenges, networking and more, with content ranging from thermal … Continue reading →

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IHBC at LPOC Bristol, with benefits: The Listed Property Show South West, 21 Sept – limited free places ( ‘first come’ allocation) & unlimited reduced rate tickets for IHBC members

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC continues its partnering with the Listed Property Owners Club (LPOC) with reduced rates (and limited free places) for members as well an IHBC outreach stand on offer at The Listed Property Show South West, in Bristol on 21 … Continue reading →

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See #IHBCNottingham2019, on ‘structures’, on video: More 2019 Day School talks now out on IHBC’s YouTube channel

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC’s 2019 Annual School included the Day School exploration of structural aspects of its overarching theme – ‘Heritage, Risk and Resilience’ – through presentations led by Ed Morton and Gez Pegram, while these are now available on IHBC’s YouTube channel, … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £5.6M+ total opportunities this week: Community Archaeology Consultant sought for ‘Belief in the NE’ project, closing 16/08

Posted on 16/08/2019 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 this week featuring a call from the Department of Archaeology in … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Pontefract Castle is removed from the ‘at risk’ register

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Pontefract and Castleford Express has highlighted how Pontefract Castle has survived through battles and sieges, but has had time as its real enemy, but following a £5 million investment the castle has been removed from the ‘at risk’ list … Continue reading →

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Latest Newsletter from IHBC CPD provider ESC: Special issue on traditional buildings features new IHBC ToolBox guidance 

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC CPD provider ‘The Environment Study Centre’ (ESC) has published its latest built environment Newsletter, as a ‘Special edition on traditional buildings’, and features new linked IHBC ToolBox Guidance. image: ESC Newsletter

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Dry stone walling added to list of intangible cultural heritage in Ireland

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland(DSWAI) has received news that dry stone building has been acknowledged by the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht as part of Ireland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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UKNC on ‘Cultural Heritage Innovation’: Opportunities for international development

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The UK’s National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) report shows how the UK is world-leading in innovation in its cultural heritage sector.

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DEFRA consultation outcome and conclusions on legislation for conservation covenants in England

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

England’s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published the consultation outcome, summary of responses and government response on new legislation for conservation covenants. image: Peter Badcock

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