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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £159K+ costed works: NI Council seeks design teams with Conservation Consultants, closes 1/11

Posted on 07/10/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick for this week is a call from a Northern Ireland Council … Continue reading →

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RICS sustainability report: ‘Making informed decisions to mitigate negative environmental impact’

Posted on 07/10/2022 by IHBC

With the built environment estimated to be responsible for around 40% of global carbon emissions, RICS has produced a new sustainability report highlighting the need for sustainable strategies across the built environment to meet net zero commitments.

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BEFS + partners secure more Lottery Funds for ‘Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Sustainable Scottish Heritage Businesses’

Posted on 07/10/2022 by IHBC

Following the success of the 2021-22 Business support programme ‘Surviving to Thriving’ programme’, BEFS and partners have been awarded additional Lottery funding.

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Locally Listed Article 4 direction order to be introduced by Blackpool Council

Posted on 07/10/2022 by IHBC

Blackpool Council is introducing a new Article 4 Direction that will apply to all buildings on the List of Buildings of Local Architectural and/or Historic Interest (Local List) outside conservation areas. image: for illustration – zergo512, BSD <http://opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.php>, via Wikimedia … Continue reading →

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‘Arts, Culture and the Brain’ report from the Arts Council England

Posted on 07/10/2022 by IHBC

The Arts Council England commissioned UCL’s Social Biobehavioural Research Group to investigate the impacts of creativity and culture on the brain and the report findings provide a strong evidence base for social prescribing programmes.

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Eastleigh BC awarded £68K after illegal tree felling

Posted on 07/10/2022 by IHBC

Eastleigh Borough Council (BC) has secured its largest ever fine and costs totalling over £68,000 after a local landowner cut down some trees. image: for illustration only

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Areas urged to ‘go for growth’ as Investment Zone applications open

Posted on 07/10/2022 by IHBC

Local areas can apply to host a new Investment Zone to boost growth, deliver homes and spread opportunity. image: Open Government Licence V3.0

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Jeremy Clarkson told to shut Diddly Squat Farm’s dining areas

Posted on 07/10/2022 by IHBC

Jeremy Clarkson has been ordered to shut his farm’s cafe and restaurant after a council claimed his business breached planning laws. image: for illustration only

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IHBC welcomes HE’s COP27 ‘Climate Wednesdays’: Free ‘Climate Change & Heritage’ webinars with ‘Lessons from the Global South’

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC warmly welcomes Historic England’s (HE’s) new series of Climate Wednesdays, linked to COP27: Responding to the Climate Crisis: Lessons from the Global South. image: for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

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New IHBC MATE sessions available – CPD-certified advice on IHBC accreditation applications: Sign up for 2/11 and 30/11!

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC has posted new, and open Membership Application Training Event (MATE) sessions, with places at these 3-hour online accreditation guidance sessions offered on a ‘first come’ basis, with CPD certificates and 1-year ‘taster’ membership to non-members.

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REMINDER: IHBC Supporters: Free 1-hour online guidance sessions on Affiliate applications – Book now for 13 Oct, 1PM (IHBC CPD Certified)

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to offer our Supporter members free 1-hour online advice sessions that show just how straightforward our Affiliate application actually is, with the next session scheduled on Zoom at 1pm on Thursday 13th October, booking HERE.

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IHBC Signpost: New from HE – ‘A Guide to Traditional English Buildings’

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

Historic England’s (HE) new ‘Guide to traditional English buildings’ is a brief introduction to vernacular structures and forms a spotter’s guide.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: DB’s double-up HESPR feature: ‘Traditional buildings and moisture’ (JPS2022) and ‘… History of building regs’

Posted on 04/10/2022 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 two Designing Buildings notices: Traditional buildings and moisture (JPS 2022) … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Glasgow tower blocks earmarked for demolition should be investigated, says architect

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

A leading Scots architect has called for an investigation and questioned the proposed demolition of high rise blocks in Glasgow which he described as ‘historic’, reports The Herald Scotland. image: for illustration – By Lairich Rig, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83342984

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Brick Lane: Judge rules in favour of planned development

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

A campaign group – Save Brick Lane – said it was ‘disappointed’ after losing a High Court challenge against a controversial planning development in Tower Hamlets. image: for illustration – By Fred Romero from Paris, France – London – The … Continue reading →

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AHRC: Engaging with Government call now open – closing 27/10

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

The (AHRC) Engaging with Government call 2023 – designed to provide an introduction to the policy-making process – is now open, and closes 27 October 2022.

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New awards shortlist for the 2022 SPAB Heritage Awards

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

The SPAB has announced a shortlist of 28 of the best built heritage projects and craftspeople from across the UK and Ireland.

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Law project promotes climate-aligned contracts

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

A legal initiative is drafting open-access clauses to make progress towards net-zero carbon at the contractual level, reports RICS. image: for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

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RIBA launches ‘Open Ideas Competition’ to design luxury resort in the Bahamas: Register by 25/10

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) invites worldwide entries for a competition on ideas for the future development of a private Island in The Bahamas, registration deadline 25/10. image: RIBA website

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Stone of Destiny to return to Westminster Abbey for coronation

Posted on 04/10/2022 by IHBC

An ancient symbolic stone  – the Stone of Destiny or Stone of Scone – is to be moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for the King’s coronation. image: By Cornell University Library – Coronation Chair with Stone of Scone, Westminster … Continue reading →

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IHBC SW Branch FREE CPD on HAZ practice + AGM: Gloucester, 6/10, from 12 noon – Book before 10.00am Monday, 3/10

Posted on 30/09/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s South West (SW) Branch will hold an afternoon networking, Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) study and AGM in Gloucester, from noon on 6 October, with all members and membership interests welcome. image: North Warehouse, Gloucester by Nilfanion, CC BY-SA … Continue reading →

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IHBC Chair + IHBC HESPR’s Purcell and more on film: ‘Converting historic buildings’, from Boutique Hotels News

Posted on 30/09/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s Chair David McDonald, Sarah Barlow, associate at IHBC HESPR Purcell member, and more join for online discussions on ‘Converting historic buildings’ hosted by Boutique Hotels News.

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LAST CHANCE TO APPLY – IHBC Education and Application Support Officer Post – Closes 1 October, 1-year, 2/3 days, £200/day+ expenses, Homeworking

Posted on 30/09/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC is offering a unique opportunity for a person, persons, group or organisation in tune with the ethos, ambitions and aspirations of the IHBC – as the UK’s lead body for conservation professionals – to develop and deliver our … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s all-member invitation: Join IHBC’s next virtual Council for free training on Trustee/Director roles and first new Presidential elections

Posted on 30/09/2022 by IHBC

All categories of IHBC members – Supporters, Affiliates, Associates and Full Members – are invited to join the IHBC’s next free Council for members on 19 October, to include IHBC updates, Trustee (and Director) training for anyone, and our first … Continue reading →

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IHBC Supporters: Free 1-hour online guidance sessions on Affiliate applications – Book now for 13 Oct, 1PM (IHBC CPD Certified)

Posted on 30/09/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to offer our Supporter members free 1-hour online advice sessions that show just how straightforward our Affiliate application actually is, with the next session scheduled on Zoom at 1pm on Thursday 13th October, booking HERE.

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