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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £1.1M+ costed works: Museums seek architectural practice for project work, closing 06/10, value from £800K

Posted on 29/09/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick this week features a Museum’s call for an architectural practice for … Continue reading →

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RTPI unveils ‘Planifesto 2024’ calling for stronger political commitment to planning

Posted on 29/09/2023 by IHBC

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched its ‘Planifesto 2024,’ calling on political parties to support planners and realise the economic, social and environmental potential of planning.

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Sycamore Gap: Hadrian’s Wall iconic ‘Robin Hood’ tree felled, boy arrested

Posted on 29/09/2023 by IHBC

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after the felling of one of the UK’s most iconic trees, at Sycamore Gap beside Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, which was made famous in Kevin Costner’s film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. image for … Continue reading →

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LURB update: Nature recovery to be accelerated in England’s Protected Landscapes

Posted on 29/09/2023 by IHBC

New legislation is to be introduced through new amendments planned for the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB) to aid ‘Recovery of nature in England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)’. image for illustration: Open Government Licence … Continue reading →

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Latest images from Great Musgrave bridge infill removal reveal damage to historic structure

Posted on 29/09/2023 by IHBC

Images from National Highways’ ongoing removal of the concrete infill beneath the 19th century Great Musgrave bridge show that damage has been done to the underside of the historic structure, New Civil Engineer reports. image for illustration – image: By … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (global) doorstep’: Evolving technology a lifeline for Canada’s heritage buildings

Posted on 29/09/2023 by IHBC

Brad Taylor, of JCK Engineering in Regina, believes that ‘Evolving construction and engineering technology will play a key role in preserving Canada’s heritage buildings’.

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IHBC’s Director featured in Designing Building’s pilot ‘Guest Editor’ feature

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

Designing Building  the construction wiki and host partner of the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki is ‘Guest Editor’ in a pilot initiative across its Newsletter and Wiki service, including spotlights on the London Branch Conference on 3/10, IHBC’s Heritage MarketPlace, and a … Continue reading →

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Calling IHBC’s newer members: You’re invited to our welcome! On Zoom, 12-1PM, 27/09

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to have been joined by many new members over the past few months, and now seems like a great opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all of you online, and share a little more about … Continue reading →

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IHBC thanks Ash Sakula Architects, London Branch Day Conference sponsors: On ‘Heritage and Gentrification… ’ 3 October – BOOK YOUR PLACE!

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

IHBC’s London Branch asks ‘Is ‘gentrification’ an inevitable consequence of regeneration…’ in its wide-ranging 2023 Day Conference at the Grade I listed Royal College of Physicians on 3 October, with grateful thanks to Ash Sakula Architects as event sponsors.

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IHBC’s new CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards and more, with reminder of new online research access to Context

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

IHBC’s CPD Circular for September is now out, with low-cost training and upskilling opportunities to help guide on all IHBC-networked and noted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and more.

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IHBC’s Research spotlight: AHRC on Horizon Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society) – Calls to open 18/10

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

Horizon Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society) is to launch a suite of calls across AHRC-remit disciplines and themes, including climate, design, cultural and creative industries, digital transition, cultural heritage, arts, and linguistics.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Create Streets on building ‘on Britain’s Roadbelt’

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and this week features the Create Streets on ‘why it’s time to build on … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Demolition of Kirkcaldy’s Category B former Kitty’s nightclub

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

Fife Council has reported that, following a fire, engineers confirmed that the former Kitty’s nightclub in Kirkaldy, a Category B listed building in a Conservation Area, faced complete demolition, despite an MSP’s call for the frontage to be saved. image: … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Plymouth City Council loses bid to end legal action over Armada Way trees

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

Plymouth City Council applied to have the review into the felling of the Armada Way trees thrown out – but the judge refused, reports PlymouthLive. image of Civic Centre, Plymouth for illustration only by Seán O’Reilly

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Europa Nostra’s ‘7 Most Endangered Programme 2024’:  Deadline extended to 30 September

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

Europa Nostra has extended the deadline for submitting nominations for the 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites Programme 2024 to 30 September.

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Pub closures rose sharply in first half of 2023

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

The number of pubs closing in England and Wales rose sharply in the first half of 2023, prompting warnings that looming tax rises could force more venues to shut for good. image for illustration

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (global) doorstep’: Indian lawmakers bid farewell to British-era parliament building

Posted on 26/09/2023 by IHBC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lawmakers paid tribute on Monday to India’s parliament on the eve of its shift from a British colonial-era building to a brand new complex, reports Reuters. image for illustration: Old Parliament New Delhi by A.Savin, … Continue reading →

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Calling IHBC’s newer members: You’re invited to our welcome! On Zoom, 12-1pm, 27/09

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to have been joined by many new members over the past few months, and now seems like a great opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all of you online, and share a little more about … Continue reading →

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IHBC thanks Ash Sakula Architects, London Branch Day Conference sponsors: On ‘Heritage and Gentrification… ’ 3 October

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

[slideshow_deploy id=’37634′] IHBC’s London Branch asks ‘Is ‘gentrification’ an inevitable consequence of regeneration…’ in its wide-ranging 2023 Day Conference at the Grade I listed Royal College of Physicians on 3 October, with grateful thanks to Ash Sakula Architects as event … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Members with benefits: Supporting the RICS Global Building Conservation Conference, with 20% off for members: 27/09

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

On 27 September, RICS, supported by the IHBC, will bring in expert speakers from around the world at its Global Building Conservation Conference, to give their unique perspective on protecting and preserving some of the most important built heritage for future generations, with … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on IHBC’s future still sought: #IHBCPetitionforCharter survey to guide future planning – with taster responses listed – so send your thoughts in ASAP

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

While the detailed interrogation of the first ‘scoping’ survey on the IHBC’s Petition for Charter awaits our consultant’s review, the exercise is already helping shape our corporate planning priorities, as members’ thoughts on our future are still eagerly sought HERE, … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £110K+ costed works: Council seeks conservation qualified Landscape Architect, due 11/10, to £30K

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick this week features a Council call for a Conservation-qualified Landscape Architect to plan an area … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Glasgow Council admits erring in law over Wyndford flats demolition

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

Glasgow Council faces a £10,000 court costs bill after admitting it erred in law over plans for one of Scotland’s biggest proposed demolition projects, reports the Herald. image for illustration: Wyndford by Lairich Rig, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Planning fees to be varied after Lords amendment

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

Local authorities may vary fees for planning applications to fit local circumstances after the House of Lords voted under an amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB), tabled by Baroness Pinnock.

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Government commits to consult on tightening demolition of select unlisted buildings in England, led by Vic Soc, underpinned by HE’s Saunders Report

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

Government has committed to consult on requiring planning permission to demolish unlisted buildings following energetic advocacy led by The Victorian Society, underpinned by Historic England’s (HE) 2021 ‘Saunders Report’. image for illustration: By Peter Broster – Crooked House, Dudley CC … Continue reading →

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