Author Archives: IHBC NewsBlog

Securing, sustaining and progressing rural careers in Scotland

Posted on 09/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A new strategic approach to support the skills needs of rural Scotland – The Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland – has been launched.

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RTPI to support cross-party planning and housing group in parliament

Posted on 09/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The RTPI is delighted to announce that it will act as secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning, chaired by Conservative MP Mark Prisk.

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Land use change statistics: MHCLG guidance for consultation on methodology changes

Posted on 09/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is consulting on published guidance detailing the changes in methodology used to produce land use change statistics and guidance is being issued prior to the first publication of land use change statistics … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘international insight’, from the National Trust for Canada: A ‘Top 10 Endangered Places List’ and Toolkit

Posted on 09/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Canadian National Trust’s Top 10 Endangered Places List has become a powerful tool in the fight to save places that matter.

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FINAL REMINDER: Deadline Monday 8 July for applications for IHBC’s new ‘Professional Development (PD) Officer

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Do you have the skills and experience to lead on the IHBC’s evolving support for membership accreditation, career advancement and continuing professional development for members, volunteers, non-members and across sector partners? See below for full details: Still time to apply … Continue reading →

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Still time to enter for the IHBC’s 2019 Gus Astley Student Awards close 31 July!

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Don’t forget: IHBC’s 2019 Gus Astley Student Awards close 31 July – Simply submit coursework (anything from history to design and beyond) for the chance of £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s 2020 Brighton School!

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Looking ahead to IHBC’s Brighton 2020 School – ‘Old towns : New futures’ – and #IHBCBrighton2020!  High streets in Great Britain – New data survey analysis & interactive maps

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Ordnance Survey (OS) have collaborated to identify high streets in Great Britain, what types of properties and businesses are on high streets as well as how the number of businesses and employment have … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from (Europe’s) doorstep’: Weston-Super-Mare’s 45 ‘tired’ shops getting a makeover!

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Many of Weston-super-Mare’s historic shops have suffered from decades of neglect, inappropriate repairs and unsympathetic additions, with numerous properties sitting empty, but a new initiative could restore their former glory, writes Europe Breaking News. image: BristolLive

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Planners want more say in housing design, RTPI survey finds

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

More than half of professional planners say they have limited influence in housing design and an overwhelming 87% want to have more say in this area, according to the latest survey conducted by the RTPI. image: Open government Licence v3.0

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Gender equality in construction will take almost 200 years, GMB research show

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

GMB – the construction union co-founded by Eleanor Marx, daughter of Karl Marx – has revealed research showing it will take nearly 200 years to achieve gender equality in the construction industry.  

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Planning (Scotland) Bill passed, with reflections from BEFS

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The final vote on the Planning (Scotland) Bill took place on 20 June 2019 – after 3 days of vigorous debate – with the Bill passing 78:26, supported by the SNP and Conservative MSPs, with Labour, Liberal and Green Party members voting … Continue reading →

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National Trust and NHLF team up for Future Parks initiative

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Eight towns and cities have been selected to take part in Future Parks, an £11million initiative that aims to secure the future of our urban parks and green spaces, the first project of its kind in the UK and a … Continue reading →

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Re-appointment of Chair to the Churches Conservation Trust

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Queen has approved that Peter Michael Ainsworth, MA, be re-appointed Chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust for a period of three years from 1st July 2019.

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Malthouse announces £142m infrastructure investment for England

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Thousands of new homes will be built in two areas as a result of £142m investment in infrastructure, housing minister Kit Malthouse has announced. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Plans unveiled for spaceport on North Uist

Posted on 04/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Plans have been announced for the creation of a vertical-launch commercial spaceport on the north-west coast North Uist. image: insider.co.uk

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IHBC’s July Branch Events Update: Explore Branch CPD events across the UK

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

As the Annual School in Nottingham kicks off July, more exciting events are taking place across the UK including preparation for next year’s school in Brighton. This month’s features include:

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IHBC 2019 Annual School Reception sponsor warmly welcomed: RPS – A new name for CgMs Heritage

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) is delighted to announce RPS as the Reception Sponsor for the IHBC’s 2019 Annual School, ‘Heritage, Risk & Resilience: confronting conservation calamities’.

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New Newsletter from IHBC CPD provider The Environment Study Centre: Sign up for free… and get more at the 2019 IHBC’s School

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Environment Study Centre, an IHBC CPD provider, has published its newsletter covering news and training updates primarily focused on the built environment, while more background will be on offer at the IHBC’s 2019 School. 

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Looking ahead to IHBC’s Brighton 2020 School – ‘OLD TOWNS: NEW FUTURES’ – and #IHBCBrighton2020.  Knowsley makes ‘radical move’… Buy Kirkby town centre’

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Knowsley Council has made an offer to buy Kirkby town centre in what it describes as a ‘radical move’. image: LocalGov website

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £80M+ costed opportunities: Exhibition and interpretation designer sought for Spanish Gallery, Bishop Auckland, including entrance/exit areas, closing 17/07, valued £50-80K

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers this week features a call from The Auckland Project … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the (political & historical) doorstep’: Voting and culture in tandem at Muchelney Abbey, the oldest polling station in the country, says the Somerset County Gazette

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Somerset County Gazette has highlighted how some voters in Somerset can combine casting their vote with a visit to a historic abbey at what is believed to be the country’s oldest polling station.

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IHBC’s CPD Boost from DBW: On ‘Invitations to tender for construction contracts’

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Designing Buildings Wiki (DBW), platform partner to the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki, has introduced guidance on the ‘Invitation to Tender’ (ITT) process for construction contracts, the formal invitation to make an offer for the supply of goods or services. image: DBW 

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National Lottery Heritage Fund launches £100million Heritage Horizon Awards

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NHLF)  has launched the Heritage Horizon Awards, which will invest £100million over the next three years in ambitious, innovative and transformational projects that will revolutionise UK heritage.

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BEFS: Parliament debates motions from Scotland’s Working Group on Tenement Maintenance

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Scottish Parliament has debated motions based on recommendations from The Scottish Parliamentary cross-party Working Group for Tenement Maintenance, of which BEFS and RICS are the secretariat.

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Sector Deal between government and the tourism industry announced

Posted on 01/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Government has announced a ‘Tourism Sector Deal’, the first of its kind, which sets out how the government and industry will work in partnership to boost productivity, develop the skills of the UK workforce and support destinations to enhance their … Continue reading →

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