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Ancient Woodbury hillfort being damaged by illegal off-roading

Posted on 12/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

An ancient Iron Age hillfort, Woodbury Castle, near Exmouth, is being wrecked from motorists illegally driving their vehicles off-road despite signage and temporary fences being installed at the site.

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Lichfield publishes ‘Planned up and be counted Local Plan-making since the NPPF 2012’

Posted on 12/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Lichfields’ sixth annual review of Local Plan production under the original National Planning Policy Framework 2012 (NPPF 2012) shows that only half of Local Planning authorities have put in place a Local Plan under its auspices, and highlights how even … Continue reading →

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Entries now open for the Brick Awards 2019: closing 31 May

Posted on 12/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Brick Development Association has announced that entries are now open for the Brick Awards 2019, which closes 31 May.

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Demolition starts on Windscale chimney at Sellafield

Posted on 12/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The first blocks of concrete have been removed from the top of one of the world’s most recognisable chimneys as the start of the demolition of Sellafield’s Windscale Pile One stack. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s 2019 Day School update with ‘Flying Archaeologist’ Ben Robinson on ‘Heritage at Risk’ and Essex Police Advisor Stephen Armson Smith on ‘Terrorism’

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has announced the next round of speakers for the 2019 Day School ‘Heritage, Risk & Resilience: confronting conservation calamities’, in Nottingham on 5 July, as it offers challenging takes on both heritage at risk and terrorism.

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DON’T FORGET: IHBC’s coming to the Natural Stone Show 2019, naturally, on HESPR, Conservation Wiki and more: Excel, 30/4-2/5 – with exhibitor list now live!

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC will host its regular stand at the Natural Stone Show’s Conservation Area from 30 April, in London’s ExCel, so please be sure to visit us as well as access all the other free IHBC-recognised CPD on offer, including … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR top pick from £2.3M+ costed work this week: EHT seeks consultant on governance structure etc. for Berwick Barracks, closing 21/03, no value stated

Posted on 08/03/2019 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 from English Heritage Trust … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Councillors defy officer recommendation and approve Margate seafront hotel

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Isle of Thanet News has reported that controversial plans to build a 124 bed hotel on Margate seafront have been approved by Thanet council notwithstanding planning officer’s recommendations for refusal.

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IHBC CPD boost from DBW: Brush up on the evaluation of building performance!

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A building’s performance (or efficiency) is a measure of how well it functions in relation to designated criteria such as physical, social or environmental considerations, writes Designing Buildings Wiki (DBW) – host platform for the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki – as … Continue reading →

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BEFS seeks views on ‘Prioritisation’ for built and historic environment: Survey closes 22 March

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) has been leading on ‘Prioritisation’ work for the built and historic environment since Autumn 2018, to inform the work on the Built Heritage Investment Plan taking place within Historic Environment Scotland and the OPiT Built … Continue reading →

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The BBC on ‘The councils trying to save the High Street’ in 2018

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Local councils have spent more than £800m on the purchase of UK shopping centres over the last three years.

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Four new commissioners appointed to England’s new home design body

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Four new commissioners have been appointed to the government’s Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Arms-length body set to buy Glasgow’s iconic buildings

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A new deal means Glasgow City Council can begin paying back thousands of underpaid workers by selling off some of its most iconic buildings and venues to a council-run body and leasing them back to help pay for an equal … Continue reading →

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£3.2M Bright Ideas Fund launched to help community business start-ups in England

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Power to Change has announced a new £3.2m Community Business Bright Ideas Fund to offer tailored support and grants of up to £15,000 to 150 groups to develop their projects.

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£1.6 billion Stronger Towns Fund launched for England

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The government launched a £1.6 billion fund 4 March 2019 to boost growth and give communities a greater say in their future after Brexit. image: Fiona Newton

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PAS: Survey of planning departments, March 2019

Posted on 08/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

In March 2019 PAS is carrying out a short survey of planning departments on behalf of MHCLG and the LGA.

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IHBC launches ‘base-line’ consultation document on modernising governance, calling for member contributions and feedback after ‘more than a decade of exploration, interrogation, and debate’.

Posted on 05/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Following recent rounds of meetings with members, Branches and trustees, the IHBC has launched a ‘base-line’ discussion document on modernising the Institute’s governance, and move forward after more than a decade of exploration, interrogation, and debate’. image: Sarah Sullivan

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IHBC’s Nottingham 2019 – ‘Perspectives to take to School’ 1:
Loss of historic buildings in Exeter fire revives public interest in remains

Posted on 05/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The fire in Exeter’s Cathedral Yard on 28 October 2016 has had an unexpected legacy: the revival of public interest in the city’s historic built environment and the reawakening of popular interest in the city’s remaining historic buildings, aspects captured … Continue reading →

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Loss of historic buildings in Exeter fire revives public interest in remains

IHBC’s Nottingham 2019 – ‘Perspectives to take to School’ 2:
GII listed arches at Scarborough railway station to be rebuilt following structural damage

Posted on 05/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Scarborough News has reported on how two of the historic railway arches at Scarborough train station are to be demolished and rebuilt after being damaged by a vehicle, offering a perspective for delegates to take to the 2019 Nottingham … Continue reading →

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GII listed arches at Scarborough railway station to be rebuilt following structural damage

IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Blue pub told to change colour to match town heritage

Posted on 05/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Morning Advertiser has reported on how Newark and Sherwood District Council has said the White Hind’s new blue look must match its conservation area heritage aesthetic.

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IHBC ‘CPD boost’: BIM & more – conservation practices, challenges and opportunities in a changing world, from COTAC Chair Ingval Maxwell to RIBA

Posted on 05/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

In a RIBA knowledge post, Ingval Maxwell – Chair of COTAC, with which IHBC has a Memorandum of Understanding – discusses some of the challenges and opportunities that BIM poses for the conservation sector.

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Derelict buildings in Glasgow to be given new life

Posted on 05/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The local authority, Glasgow City Council, has issued a 10-year vision that strives to reimagine Glasgow as a world-class city and bring derelict buildings back to life.

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Parliament passes accelerated degree proposals

Posted on 05/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Proposals to increase choice for students and save on tuition fees have been passed by the House of Commons and House of Lords. Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament

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Co-op’s Community Wellbeing Index: Caring about the wellbeing of our local communities

Posted on 05/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Co-op’s Community Wellbeing Index has been developed after it talked to people across the UK to find out what matters most – and what could be improved – where they live and work. image: Co-op YouTube video

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British Council update: ‘Helping to create a modern, vibrant and creative image of the UK’

Posted on 05/03/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Through the promotion of arts, English, science, and education the British Council works on high-profile international festivals and seasons, introducing people around the world to the best of UK culture and innovation, and has now offered an update on recent … Continue reading →

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