Category Archives: Sector NewsBlog

New suite of HES reports ‘detail where Scotland’s heritage sector is now, and the steps needed for future success’

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has released a set of reports providing insights into Scotland’s historic environment sector, including the ‘mission-orientated’ Delivery Framework ‘Our Past, Our Future’.

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United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO announces three sites as pilot locations in UKNC’s groundbreaking new Climate Change & UNESCO Heritage project

image for illustration: Hadrian’s Wall by Michael Hanselmann [CC BY-SA 3.0 from Wikimedia Commons The UK National Commission for UNESCO and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced on 15 August 2024 that three UNESCO sites in the UK … Continue reading

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HE’s ‘Everyday Heritage Grants’: Celebrating working class histories, open to 7/10

image for illustration Historic England (HE) has launched a new round of our grant opportunity ‘Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class Histories’, to close Monday 7 October 2024.

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FuturHist survey on ‘barriers to decarbonise historic buildings’, to 15/09

To ‘help identify the barriers to decarbonise historic buildings FuturHist – a European project co-funded by the European Union and the UK Research and Innovation – is leading a ‘Barrier Survey’ for practitioners etc, in a study led by the … Continue reading

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HE: A new community for local authority heritage teams

image for illustration Historic England’s (HE) ‘Local Authority Heritage Community’ is a new online learning community for those working in, or with, local authority heritage teams, to start discussions, share resources, and ask questions about planning decisions related to climate … Continue reading

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IHBC’s new ‘CPD Circular’ now out: For Continuing Professional Development opportunities, awards, calls and much more!

IHBC’s CPD Circular for September once again offers the Institute’s regular serving of accessible and cost-effective Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for historic and built environment conservation professionals and their networks, including a wide range of local IHBC Branch events … Continue reading

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PROGRAMME LAUNCHED for IHBC London Branch Day Conference: 1 October 2024 – ‘A Walk on the Wild Side: Balancing the Built and Natural Environments’

The IHBC’s London Branch 2024 Day conference, on 1 October, looks at the conflicts that can arise between the conservation of the natural and of the historic environment and how these might be resolved in this year’s wide-ranging and celebrated … Continue reading

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Registration data reflects Building Control Profession’s commitment to high standards

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Building Control registration data indicates a growing number of professionals joining the registered ranks, reflecting the industry’s commitment to upholding high standards.

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Report from Historic Buildings Council for Northern Ireland: 2020-2023, now out

Report of the Historic Buildings Council for Northern Ireland: 2020-2023 published on 19 July 2024.

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From Church to Cultarlann: AHF supports creation of Scotland’s first Gaelic Cultural Centre

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) has awarded a Project Development Grant to Cultarlann Inbhir Nis to progress plans to establish a Gaelic Cultural Centre, following up on its earlier, successful investment.

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England’s Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy speaks at the Science and Industry Museum

image: Lisa Nandy – Open Government Licence v3.0 Lisa Nandy has declared that culture, media and sport sectors are crucial to the government’s national growth mission in a speech at the Science and Industry Museum.

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CIC event update: Sector experts highlight collaboration as key to competency in Built Environment

image for illustration Sector experts highlight cross-sector collaboration is vital in shaping a more dynamic, skilled and adaptable construction and built environment workforce, reports the Construction Industry Council (CIC).

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The world of Suffolk’s remarkable churches unveiled

‘Guides to Suffolk Churches Online’ launched on the 50th anniversary of the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust (SHCT) Foundation Day (21st December 1972).

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IHBC welcomes 25% reduction for members at the 2024 RICS ‘Global Building Conservation Conference, online, 25/09

The IHBC is delighted to announce the special offer to members of a 25% reduction at the 2024 RICS ‘Global Building Conservation Conference’, online on Wednesday 25 September, with up to 7 Hours Formal CPD.

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More than 95% of planners call for change to strategic planning as government consults on NPPF

The new government has made it clear that it intends to promote a more strategic approach to planning, as new research reveals overwhelming support for effective strategic planning in England across the public and private sectors.

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English cathedrals become registered charities

image for illustration All 41 Church of England cathedrals have become registered charities, co-regulated by the Charity Commission and Church Commissioners.

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CIAT collaborates with CIOB, CIfA, Icon to launch ‘The Arc’, an historic built environment online resource.

The Arc is an online resource for clients and stakeholders in the built and historic environment sectors.

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Women into construction ceases trading after 16 years

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 After 16 Years of Changing the Face of Construction, Women into Construction has ceased trading as of 15th August 2024.

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Major demolition project approved for Sizewell A

image: Open Government Licence v3.0 Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) has been given planning consent to demolish the turbine hall and electrical annexe at Sizewell A site.

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Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targets

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Government has launched a rapid review to meet Environment Act targets as a new report shows the dire state of nature and the need for accelerated action.

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Local Plan examinations in England – ‘government’s position’: letter to the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate (July 2024)

image: Matthew Pennycook –  Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) licence A new letter sets out the government’s position on how planning-linked examinations should be conducted in regard to ‘pragmatism’.

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HES adjusts plans for new archive facility due to rising costs

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced a revised approach to the development of a new home for its extensive archive collections due to escalating costs and project timelines.

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NCT: Nominate your church, chapel or meeting house for the National Church Awards, to 31/08

image for illustration Submit your nomination for your church, chapel or meeting house by Saturday 31 August 2024 for the National Church awards.

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Expert taskforce to spearhead a new generation of England’s new towns, governed under ‘New Towns Code’

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Expert taskforce to spearhead a new generation of new towns to kickstart economic growth and get Britain building again.

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Board of Portsmouth Historic Quarter regen charity seeks new chair, closing 9am, 09/09

The Board of Portsmouth Historic Quarter – a charity regenerating and breathing life into an integral part of England’s naval and maritime history seeks new chair, to 9 a.m. Monday 9th September.

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