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IHBC Gus Astley Student Awards update – See the benefits through online testimonial updates, as 2018 winners plan for IHBC’s Nottingham School (4-6 July) and with 2019 entries closing 31 July

Posted on 02/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

You can explore the myriad plaudits from IHBC Gus Astley Student Award winners in a new website update of testimonials, and see how 2018 winners have secured places on Nottingham’s 2019 School: ‘Heritage, Risk and Resilience’, 4-6 July, while entries … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: One of Worcester’s oldest buildings restored, as scaffolding comes down after five years

Posted on 02/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Scaffolding that has encased one of the city’s oldest buildings is set to come down writes the Worcester News, as, after five years of being covered, the restored south walls and turrets of Worcester Cathedral’s Edgar Tower will soon be … Continue reading →

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Civic Voice on PDR

Posted on 02/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

As the government plans to bring forward most of its controversial package of new permitted development rights (PDR) and use class uses Civic Voice raises the deep concerns of local communities. image: Civic Voice

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RICS highlights the ‘High Street’ dilemma: How to save the UK high street and repurpose in face of online retail

Posted on 02/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The RICS website has featured an article from its Modus publication on town centres, by built environment journalist Mark Smulian, that asks if there is ‘any purpose in ‘defending’ something once its economic purpose fades?’. image: Joanna Theobald

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Committee calls for public inquiry into GSA fires

Posted on 02/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The circumstances surrounding the two fires at the Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh Building should be the subject of a public inquiry with judicial powers argued an inquiry into the issue by MSPs on the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External … Continue reading →

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England’s Places of Worship to get security funding boost

Posted on 02/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Funding for places of worship scheme set to increase and £5 million for new training programme. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Appointment of new BRE Group CEO: Gillian Charlesworth

Posted on 02/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

BRE Group has appointed a new Group Chief Executive, Gillian Charlesworth, currently a member of the Global Executive team of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), to succeed Niall Trafford. image: Gillian Charlesworth on Linkedin

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IKEA upcycles furniture into colourful Wildhomes for Wildlife

Posted on 02/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IKEA has worked with UK artists and designers to create a series of animal habitats in Greenwich, all repurposed from the company’s used furniture. image: Construction Week

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Cadbury treasure hunt ad withdrawn after complaints

Posted on 02/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Cadbury has withdrawn an advertising campaign urging children to dig for treasure after archaeologists said it encouraged people to break the law.

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Serious about your career? Stay ‘in the know’ with IHBC’s latest ‘Jobs etc.’, as March updates include Scottish trainee opportunities in HES, and QS and PM openings in HRP

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Helping conservation careers and heritage employers across the UK, the IHBC updates readers about recent job and trainee openings on its ‘Jobs etc’ service – from HES (Historic Environment Scotland) to HRP (Historic Royal Palaces) – so sign up for … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC Branches have again been busy planning and organising CPD events across the UK, including preparation for this year’s Annual School in Nottingham and next year’s in Brighton. This month’s features include: Scotland Branch – Contemporary Design in Historic Places … Continue reading →

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Free travel for IHBC volunteers at the Natural Stone Show 2019, naturally… London Excel, 30 April- 2 May: Just ask!

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Volunteers and early career interests can get support to attend   Natural Stone Show 2019, naturally in London’s Excel, on 30 April- 2 May: simply contact Carla at support@ihbc.org.uk.

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IHBC’s HESPR top pick from £400k+ costed work this week: NE Lincs seeks appraisal and business planning team for regen, Port of Grimsby 08/04, value £50k

Posted on 29/03/2019 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 led by North East … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Restoration plans for historic Treffry Viaduct

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Plans to restore the Treffry Viaduct in Luxulyan Valley have been given a boost, says The Cornish Times, thanks to a grant of £55,968 from Historic England towards investigatory works.

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Tailored Review of Historic England: Closing 9 May

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) is conducting a tailored review of Historic England – ‘to challenge and seek assurance of the continuing need, efficiency and good governance of public bodies’ – so to help inform this … Continue reading →

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Degree apprenticeship for town planners gets green light from Government

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The first degree-level apprenticeship to train Chartered Town Planners in England has been approved by the Government, with employers in England able to recruit candidates immediately to start the programme this autumn.

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Councils fear Swansea construction giant’s collapse  could be ‘Welsh Carillion’

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

LocalGov new has reported on how the collapse of Dawnus Construction could be a ‘Welsh Carillion’. image: Walesonline website

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Civic Voice provides evidence to the England’s Building Better Commission

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Civic Voice has presented evidence to the Government’s Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission. image: Civic Voice

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UKEA: Work starts on fish pass at iconic GII Crumpwood weir

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The UK Environment Agency (UKEA) has reported on how building work recently began on a unique fish pass, iconic Grade II (GII) listed Crumpwood weir, which is being built underneath the nearby disused 19th century pump house on the River … Continue reading →

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Rabbit Hole in Farmer’s Field Leads to Mysterious Cave Network

Posted on 29/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

In a farmer’s field in Shropshire, a seemingly innocuous rabbit hole has led to a mysterious underground chamber that, according to some locals, used to be a secret meeting place for a medieval religious order? image: BBC News March 2017

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Don’t forget: IHBC’s 2019 Council+ is your opportunity to review accreditation support – London 2 May and travel paid, so register interest ASAP

Posted on 26/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The next IHBC Council+ – our national forum for engaging with members at all skills levels – will provide members, associates and affiliates with the opportunity to focus on their continuing professional development (CPD), so if you want to join … Continue reading →

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IHBC Trustees and the Nottingham School 2019 AGM: Nominations open, closing Monday 6 May

Posted on 26/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

At each Annual General Meeting (AGM) the IHBC elects, re-elects or appoints trustees and officers who are nominated and voted in by Full Members of the institute, with nominations to the next AGM, in our Nottingham School, closing on 6 … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’ (with a bow to the Nottingham School): Post-flood plans to enhance and renew Mytholmroyd’s ‘historic character’, following linked ‘repairs and demolitions’, under discussion by council cabinet

Posted on 26/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Halifax Courier has reported in how ambitious plans to enhance the appearance of Mytholmroyd village centre – which includes a number of listed buildings and structures and was designated as a Conservation Area in 2001 – are being discussed … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation’s shul GII listing celebrated

Posted on 26/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Daily Echo has celebrated how a synagogue in Bournemouth, that ‘combines Moorish-revival style and Art Nouveau elements’, has become a Grade II listed building, preserving its architectural and historic merits.

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£20m of support for regeneration in local communities in Scotland as part of RCGF

Posted on 26/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Communities across Scotland are to benefit from a share of £20.4m to support local regeneration activity. A total of 18 projects are being awarded funding in 2019/20 as part of the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) and more than 600 … Continue reading →

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