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APPGs for ‘Housing Market …’ and ‘Ending Homelessness…’ issue joint inquiry report on Solutions for Homeless Households: ‘… turn empty buildings into good…  affordable homes’

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The APPGs for Housing Market & Housing Delivery and Ending Homelessness have launched their joint report and call on the Government to act to turn empty buildings into good quality, genuinely affordable homes to help end the housing and homelessness … Continue reading →

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Safety measures taken after report on Cambridge church steeple

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

Urgent safety measures, including a road and pavement closure, were put in place at Our Lady and the English Martyrs (OLEM) church in Cambridge after a report revealed structural issues with the church steeple and bell tower. image: RCDEA

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Lichfield Cathedral joins Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship (CWF)

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

Lichfield Cathedral has joined the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship (CWF) image: CFW

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Social Value in Construction Benchmarking Report 2023 published

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The annual Social Value in Construction Benchmarking Report is now available.

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IHBC’s SE Branch pilots ‘listening’ to local members on #IHBCPetitionforCharter, with practice CPD, charter presentation & focus groups, and funding support for Branch initiatives

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s South East (SE) Branch has piloted an event to encourage members and stakeholders to ‘Have your Say’ – with topical CPD followed by a presentation & focus groups on petitioning – while the IHBC Petition for Charter web … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award for heritage submissions on UK taught courses: Closes 31/08 – Win £500 + free #IHBCReading2024

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 August 2023, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 31 August 2022 OR 31 August 2023 –submit it online … Continue reading →

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SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2023 celebrates ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’: Enter online before 1/09/23

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to announce the opening of the 2023 joint Award with the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) celebrating ‘the quality of architectural-historical research.. in heritage and conservation practice’, now open for submissions and closing … Continue reading →

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IHBC Research Signpost: University of Glasgow report emphasises the importance of people and place in policy

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

A new research report – Developing a People-Centred, Place-Led Approach: The Value of the Arts and Humanities – led by Rebecca Madgin, Professor of Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow, considers the need to balance the focus on the … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £1.7M+ costed works: Council seeks design consultancy for public realm works, closing 07/09, to £700K

Posted on 11/08/2023 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 for this week features is the call from a City Council … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: More than just a clock – the story of Machynlleth’s iconic landmark

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

There are few places in Wales as synonymous with one landmark as Machynlleth, which has been a source of pride to the inhabitants of Machynlleth since the day it was erected, reports the Powys County Times. image: for illustration  Machynlleth … Continue reading →

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Thousands to be trained to boost energy efficiency in homes across England: Applications close 25/08

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

Training providers across England can bid for a share of £8.85 million government funding to offer courses in retrofitting and installing insulation, with applications closing 25 August. image: for illustration

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‘Polluters must pay’ says Environment Secretary, as unlimited penalties unveiled

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

New laws will scrap the cap on civil penalties and significantly broaden their scope to target a much wider range of environmental offences. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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England: Consultation on ‘additional flexibilities’ to support housing delivery, with call for evidence etc, closing 25/09

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

A consultation on ‘additional flexibilities to support housing delivery, the agricultural sector, businesses, high streets and open prisons’ has been launched, alongside a call for evidence on ‘nature-based solutions, farm efficiency projects and diversification, closing 25/09’. image: for illustration – … Continue reading →

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Ukraine war: Russian strikes on Odesa damage Orthodox cathedral

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

At least one person has been killed and 19 injured in Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, officials have said, with the Transfiguration Cathedral in the Unesco world heritage-listed historic centre also badly damaged. image: for … Continue reading →

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New Chair appointed to Historic England

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The Secretary of State has appointed Lord Neil Mendoza as the new Chair of Historic England for a term of four years from 01 September 2023 until 31 August 2027. image: By Quietheart1995 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Fire at Crooked House pub was started deliberately, police say

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

A fire which swept through an iconic West Midlands pub is being treated as arson, police have confirmed. image: By Peter Broster – Crooked House, Dudley CC BY 2.0

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LGA issues Pre-Application Advice and Guidance and framework etc. for England

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The Local Government Association provides Pre-Application Advice and comprehensive guidance on putting together a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA). image: LGA

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Treasurer of RIAS charity misused funds, finds OSCR

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has concluded its investigation into a 100-year-old charity, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS),  after finding its former treasurer misused its funds.

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IHBC supported Conservation, Places and People (CPP) Parliamentary APPG, on ‘Community groups… in the driving seat’ of heritage regeneration’

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

[slideshow_deploy id=’37231′] The extent to which community groups should be in the driving seat of heritage regeneration was a key theme of the most recent meeting of the IHBC-supported All-Party Parliamentary Group (APP) on Conservation, Places and People.

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IHBC launches online co-working, assisting applications for Affiliate membership and beyond: First session 9 August, 1.00-2.15pm

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

Building on the success of our Supporter Surgeries programme, the IHBC is launching a series of online co-working spaces designed to help anyone applying for formal assessment by the IHBC make space in their busy schedules and advance their membership … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Research Signpost: University of Wolverhampton research shows engaging young people in heritage is key to Levelling Up

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

A new report released by the University of Wolverhampton shows that young people’s participation with heritage can build strong cohesive communities, promote social inclusion, and cultivate a sense of civic pride and belonging.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’ double-up: DB on IHBC-SAHGB Research Award (to end August) & AJ on ‘non-architects’

Posted on 08/08/2023 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 Designing Buildings on the IHBC-SAHGB Research Award and the AJ … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Captain Tom family ordered to tear down unauthorised spa pool extension

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

The Captain Tom Foundation has stopped taking donations as the family was ordered to tear down unauthorised spa pool extension after planning permission for the building was refused.

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Government UK building planning capacity and capability: includes Local Authority Planning Skills and Resources Survey

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

Government has issued details on the new capacity and capability programme to support local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners, including a Local Authority Planning Skills and Resources Survey. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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BEFS Awarded Heritage Lottery Funding for its own ‘BEFS – Fit for the Future’ programme

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

Built Environment Scotland (BEFS) has been awarded £96,880 of Heritage Lottery funding for its ‘Fit for the Future’ project.

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