Monthly Archives: October 2009

The 2010 World Monuments Watch, a worldwide list of endangered heritage sites has named six world heritage sites in the British Isles that are in danger. The Watch is a global call to action to protect buildings under threat from … Continue reading →

A list of the ten most threatened Victorian and Edwardian buildings in England and Wales has been published by The Victorian Society.The list includes Oldham’s decaying town hall, a fortified barracks on the Welsh coast, a grand but crumbling Victorian … Continue reading →

The Rubble Club, the organisation for architects who have had a building demolished in their own lifetime, is on the brink of announcing its first annual award to commemorate The Best Demolished Building. The shortlist for the awards includes a … Continue reading →

The landlord of the Grade 2 Listed Three Tuns PH, Earsham Street, Bungay, Suffolk was fined £7,000 with £1,391 costs at Ipswich Crown Court on 5 October for unauthorised removal of masonry from the cellar. The Three Tuns is Bungay’s … Continue reading →

Seán O’Reilly, IHBC director, has warmly welcomed the introduction of a new conservation resource for masterplanning, jointly produced by EH and HCA, entitled ‘Capitalising on the inherited landscape’. “This will be a key tool in raising awareness of how conservation … Continue reading →

The IHBC today opened a new phase in its exploration of membership needs and aspirations, with the launch of a web-based survey and ‘SWOT’ analysis for members and stakeholders. IHBC director Seán O’Reilly said: “We want anyone interested in historic … Continue reading →

CABE Space is offering up to eight people the opportunity to learn how well-designed spaces can benefit communities through the 2010 CABE Space design skills scholarships. The scholarships have been set up to boost design awareness in professions that create … Continue reading →

IHBC members are among the wide constituency consulted in the development of the Third National Heritage Science Strategy report, just released, on ‘Understanding capacity in the heritage science sector’. The deadline for comments on the report is the end of … Continue reading →

Today (22 September) the Commission is publishing a detailed guide to how councils can manage their assets better. It is based on the experience of six case study councils that are using their land and property assets in innovative and … Continue reading →

Ocella Software Systems Limited has launched the first Connector for the Planning Portal e-Consultation Hub. The Hub Connector provides a fully integrated online consultation solution for Local Planning Authorities. Ocella was the first to respond to the demand of its … Continue reading →

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today announced a review of England’s wildlife and ecological network, including the links with national parks and its ability to adapt to climate change and other pressures.  The team producing the report, due in June 2010, … Continue reading →

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has appointed Sir Christopher Ball to carry out an independent research project into the future of regulation and registration of the architects’ profession. This research will review the way registration of the profession … Continue reading →

The London Borough of Camden has launched a new website to gather residents views on proposals to introduce new planning rules in the area.  The council is proposing to remove permitted development rights in the Belsize, Hampstead and Swiss Cottage … Continue reading →

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is seeking to appoint individuals with expertise in the management of historic property, or accountancy/income stream management as Commissioners of English Heritage. The Commission is the governing body of English Heritage and comprises … Continue reading →

The Welsh Assembly Government is looking to appoint commissioners on the Design Commission for Wales to provide a Design Review Service for local authorities, project teams and others working on schemes throughout Wales. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115316731994.html http://wales.gov.uk/about/recruitment/publicapps/?lang=en http://dcfw.org/

A planning consultant has been convicted of two charges of damaging or destroying the sites of protected bat species at a former hospital building. Ayob Bhailok, 42, from Preston, Lancashire, had denied the charges relating to demolition work at the … Continue reading →

IHBC volunteers will be available to help show visitors with their projects at the major home design inspiration show at the National Exhibition Centre Birmingham on 9-11 October.  Their presence in the expert advice are with other bodies such as … Continue reading →

Heritage Link reports as follows: On the morning of 25 September, close to 50 Heritage Link members gathered at the Tower of London Education Centre for a day of presentations and discussion on the draft Planning Policy Statement 15: Planning … Continue reading →

Eddie Booth, IHBC President, has welcomed the news that IHBC’s membership has passed 2000.  He said: “This is not only due to our successful membership drives over recent years – people are joining the IHBC because they want to contribute.  … Continue reading →