Monthly Archives: November 2008

In 2006, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee held an inquiry into Science and Heritage (for a copy of the report visit the House of Lords web page: www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/lords_s_t_select/heritage.cfm ) Among its recommendations published later that year was … Continue reading →

A collaboration between Historic Scotland, Constructionskills Scotland, and Scottish Qualifications Authority has been launched in a bid to tackle the skills gaps in the traditional building sector in the construction industry. The three organisations have come together, for the first … Continue reading →

Seven of London’s bridges spanning over a hundred and forty years of Thames crossings were today (26 November 2008) listed by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham. Chelsea, Lambeth and Richmond Railway Bridges have all been listed at Grade II, whilst Cremorne, … Continue reading →

The RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award, supported by the Scottish Government and Mrs Margaret Doolan, has been awarded to two buildings for the first time in its history – Castlemilk Stables Restoration in Glasgow by Elder and … Continue reading →

From the 1st December 2008 the Academy for Sustainable Communities (ASC) will become the Homes and Communities Academy, a part of the new Homes and Communities Agency, a new housing regeneration agency for England. The Homes and Communities Agency is … Continue reading →

Purple Flag is the new “gold standard” for entertainment and hospitality zones at night. It is a fresh approach to nightlife, linked to the standards that people expect from their town centres. The Civic Trust is launching Purple Flag in … Continue reading →

The Government has published its promised legislation giving people new rights to shape local services and give greater responsibilities to local authorities to promote economic development. Included in the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill is a requirement for … Continue reading →

TV company Ricochet is seeking to develop a new series about Britain’s master craftsmen. They say: ‘Each episode will explore a different traditional craft from stonemasonry to thatching and uncover the social history behind it. We would like to meet … Continue reading →

Follow the links below for tributes. The Prince’s Regeneration Trust http://www.princes-regeneration.org/news.php?id=25 The Brooke http://www.thebrooke.org/content.asp?id=6964 Scotsman obituary http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/obituaries/Hilary-Lady-Weir.4679714.jp

Following rumours that the progress through Parliament of the Heritage Protection Bill for England and Wales will be delayed to give Parliamentary time for new legislation to address the credit crunch fall-out, English Heritage has issued the following statement: ‘No-one … Continue reading →