Daily Archives: 22/09/2009

Multicultural SAVE saves Sikh Temple

Posted on 22/09/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

A Sikh temple and former church in Gravesend, Kent, has escaped demolition following a successful legal challenge by SAVE Britain’s Heritage. SAVE challenged Gravesham Council’s decision to approve the destruction of this fine Victorian building on grounds that it was … Continue reading →

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Design Museum for Commonwealth Institute

Posted on 22/09/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s planning committee has approved a proposal for the Design Museum to move into the neglected Commonwealth Institute. Thanks to the casting vote of panel head Terence Buxton, the committee backed plans by Dutch … Continue reading →

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Hodge returns as DCMS architecture minister

Posted on 22/09/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

Margaret Hodge is to return to her position as architecture minister under her Department for Culture, Media and Sports brief. Downing Street made the announcement earlier today, 22 September. Hodge will take up her former post after a period of … Continue reading →

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England’s CAA: introductory guide launched

Posted on 22/09/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

Comprehensive Area Assessment, or CAA, is a new way of assessing local public services in England. It examines how well councils and other public bodies work together to meet the needs of the people they serve. For the first time, … Continue reading →

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‘Low Carb’ Review of Construction Industry

Posted on 22/09/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

At a meeting of the Strategic Forum for Construction, Peter Mandelson announced that he was commissioning a review of the construction industry to ensure it was ‘fit for purpose’ for delivering a low carbon future. The review will assess the … Continue reading →

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Rise in Planners on benefits

Posted on 22/09/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

The number of town planners claiming Jobseekers Allowance has risen sharply over the last 12 months, according to the figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). In August, 290 town planners were claiming unemployment benefits compared to 235 in … Continue reading →

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HS Chief Executive to retire

Posted on 22/09/2009 by IHBC NewsBlog

John Graham, Chief Executive of Historic Scotland has announced that he will retire at the end of this month. John has worked with the civil service for 37 years, the last 5 of which have been spent as heading up … Continue reading →

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