Daily Archives: 08/04/2009

Barbara Follet MP, Minister for Culture, Creative Industries & Tourism, has written to the IHBC Chair, Dave Chetwyn, as part of an update to the sector on the forward strategy for Heritage Protection Reform (HPR) following the absence of the … Continue reading →

As agreed at the 2008 AGM, the HTF is seeking to appoint a Chair with effect from 1st November 2009.  The commitment is expected to be for between 100-150 days per year, but will be determined by the skills and … Continue reading →

Many new buildings are not meeting their low-energy-use targets despite being designed for optimum energy efficiency. An ongoing study by BRE social scientists reveals that building users and occupants are frequently not using the building as it was designed. Some … Continue reading →

Interactive consultation on planning applications are just one of the innovative ways ten councils around the country are making it easier for people to get information about their local council services, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears announced today (Monday, 6 April). … Continue reading →

Today (26 March 2009) at the conference on ‘Empowering local authorities and communities’ in Llandudno, organised by the Prince’s Regeneration Trust, the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) and the Civic Trust for Wales, the WAG Heritage Minister Alun Ffred … Continue reading →