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New commission launched to promote role of culture

Posted on 29/03/2022 by IHBC

The Local Government Association is launching a new commission to promote the role of arts and culture in the nation’s recovery from the pandemic and to level up communities across the country. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government … Continue reading →

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England’s communities empowered to shape design of neighbourhoods

Posted on 29/03/2022 by IHBC

Twenty-five areas in England from Bournemouth to Carlisle, have been awarded a share of £3 million to help them set their own standards for design locally. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Proposal for councils to impose ‘health test’ on new developments

Posted on 29/03/2022 by IHBC

Councils should impose a new ‘health test’ on major developments to ensure they promote healthier living in the area, a researcher has proposed. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence v3.0

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Scotland’s CSIC provides fully funded training for up to 500 construction professionals

Posted on 29/03/2022 by IHBC

The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is to expand its successful Low Carbon Learning programme with the launch of a second free-to-attend programme focused on the fabric and structure of sustainable buildings. image: for illustration purposes only

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New IHBC Context out: From High Streets to IHBC@COP26, with detours to Cemetourism, Vox Pop and more

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

The new issue of the IHBC’s journal, Context No. 171 takes as its theme ‘Change on the high street’, looking at issues from retail adaptation and funding to case studies and more, all alongside feature issues, briefings and reflections, including … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Aberdeen School – #IHBCAberdeen2022 – Don’t forget the School Bursaries, supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund: Apply before 31/03 for your best chance of success!

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC national charity offers 5 Bursaries for the Aberdeen 2022 School, supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund, so if you think you deserve one, don’t forget to apply now as first assessments start 31/03. image: Aberdeen rooftops – … Continue reading →

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Reminder: IHBC opens #IHBCAberdeen2022 School Booking; Hear Griff Rhys Jones (on film) and more explore ‘heritage on the edge’ with virtual and in-person options

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC has opened booking for the 2022 Aberdeen School on 15 & 16-18 June, supported by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils and sponsored by MFL Affinity, and including a film featuring Griff Rhys Jones ‘in conversation’ with the IHBC at the ‘blended’ … Continue reading →

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LAST CHANCES: IHBC Marsh Awards 2022 – ‘Your chance to nominate retired IHBC members and/or successful learners’, closing 31 March

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Trust, has launched the two 2022 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Aberdeen 2022 … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £320K+ works this week: Town Council seeks heritage project consultant on audiences etc., closes 04/04, value £20K+

Posted on 25/03/2022 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 Director’s pick this week features the call from a Town Council for a consultant … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: New evidence submitted to West Cumbria Coal Mine inquiry

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

Friends of the Earth (FoE) has submitted new arguments against plans to build an £160 million undersea coking coal mine off the coast of Whitehaven after the Court of Appeal ruled end-use emissions can be considered by planning authorities. image: … Continue reading →

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Spring statement: Contractors welcome VAT relief on energy saving measures

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

Described as a ‘cost of living support’, the Chancellor in his Spring Statement ‘… reduced the VAT on energy saving materials such as solar panels, heating pumps and roof insulation from 5% to zero for five years, helping families become … Continue reading →

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Church Buildings Council seeks new Council members for 2022-27: Closing 27/03

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

The Cathedral and Church Buildings Division of the Church of England would like to hear from people with the time and skills to serve on the Church Buildings Council or one of its voluntary expert committees, with 4 vacancies available … Continue reading →

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HE launches Heritage and Climate Change Strategy, and more… and seeks feedback too

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

Historic England (HE) has published its Heritage and Climate Change Strategy alongside its Carbon Reduction Plan, setting out how it will decarbonise its own operations by 2040, while also seeking feedback.

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AJ/AR built environment survey on working under Covid-19: extended to 28 March

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

The AR and AJ are inviting people working in the built environment to take a survey on their experiences working under Covid-19, as part of the W Programme.

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Swansea’s new Arena opens with City Deal funding

Posted on 25/03/2022 by IHBC

Swansea’s new Digital Arena has been officially opened, part of the £1.3bn Swansea Bay City Deal in which UK Government is a partner. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC launches new online Toolbox Guidance Note on ‘Design sources for historic building conservation’

Posted on 22/03/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s latest Guidance Note, on Design sources for historic building conservation, has been issues and added to the institute’s open-access, online practitioner’s Toolbox’.

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Reminder: IHBC opens #IHBCAberdeen2022 School Booking; Hear Griff Rhys Jones (on film) and more explore ‘heritage on the edge’ with virtual and in-person options

Posted on 22/03/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC has opened booking for the 2022 Aberdeen School on 15 & 16-18 June, supported by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils and sponsored by MFL Affinity, and including a film featuring Griff Rhys Jones ‘in conversation’ with the IHBC at the ‘blended’ … Continue reading →

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IHBC Marsh Awards 2022 – ‘Your chance to nominate retired IHBC members and/or successful learners’, closing 31 March

Posted on 22/03/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Trust, has launched the two 2022 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Aberdeen 2022 … Continue reading →

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IHBC signpost to 2021 research: Economic, social & environmental benefits of stimulating repairs etc. in Scotland

Posted on 22/03/2022 by IHBC

A 2021 report by the University of Strathclyde Fraser of Allander Institute analysed the economic, social and environmental benefits of stimulating repairs and improvements to the Scottish built environment.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: IHBC features #IHBCAberdeen2022 preview

Posted on 22/03/2022 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 a preview of the IHBC’s 2022 School from 15 to … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage form the (Council + Royal) doorstep’: Prince William praises county council’s COP initiative

Posted on 22/03/2022 by IHBC

The Duke of Cambridge has pledged his support for a year-long initiative aimed at fighting climate change organised by Cambridgeshire County Council. image: British Embassy Tokyo / Alfie GoodrichUK in Japan- FCO, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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BEFS joins in support for ‘Culture and Heritage: A Manifesto for Local Government’

Posted on 22/03/2022 by IHBC

A cross-sector call for ambition, imagination and investment ahead of May’s local elections has been launched by a partnership that includes BEFS, the link body for Scotland’s built environment organisations, which reports on progress on its blog.

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Ecclesiastical Insurance re-circulates guidance on flood safety for churches etc.

Posted on 22/03/2022 by IHBC

Ecclesiastical Insurance have recently re-shared its guidance documents on flood safety for churches and wider flood guidance, including notes on preparation and damage limitation. image: for illustration purposes only – Joanna Theobald

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Women in Planning launch central Scotland branch

Posted on 22/03/2022 by IHBC

Women in Planning has launched a new Central Scotland Branch in direct response to growing interest in the network within Edinburgh. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence v3.0

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Britain’s gas holder history preserved in new photobook: Decommissioned

Posted on 22/03/2022 by IHBC

For more than 200 years, gas holders have been a feature of Britain’s skyline and now Laura Fisher’s five-year journey to capture Britain’s last-remaining gas holders has culminated in a new photobook called Decommissioned. image: for illustration purposes only Dr … Continue reading →

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