Daily Archives: 19/11/2009

Television production company, Darlow Smithson Productions, is working on a major new architectural history series for the BBC and they are URGENTLY looking for historic vernacular buildings in the UK and Eire that are due for re-construction/relocation (for good conservation … Continue reading →

A conservation event with broad appeal – & with no mention of conservation! IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly welcomed the CIOB’s ‘undercover conservation’ strategy, which is intended to help mainstream conservation methodologies without scaring the mainstream professions.  He said: “Many practitioners think … Continue reading →

The International Sustainability Alliance will drive the development of common international standards for real estate. These standards will embrace both new buildings and existing buildings – and a key feature of the Alliance will be the development of robust, reliable … Continue reading →

Living Streets Scotland launch free on-line toolkit to improve ‘walkability’ Local authorities are striving in difficult times to deliver services that will meet targets concerning health inequalities, social inclusion, stronger communities and sustainable transport. Working to increase levels of walking … Continue reading →

The Prime Minister has announced that the public will have more access to Ordnance Survey maps from next year, as part of a government drive to open up data to improve transparency. Gordon Brown said the government and Ordnance Survey, … Continue reading →

The Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity protecting historic churches at risk.  We’ve saved over 340 unique buildings which attract more than a million visitors a year, and are introducing a formal review of Appointed Consultants to coincide with … Continue reading →

UK Government signs up to historic European agreement on local democracy 17 November 2009 Local Government Minister Rosie Winterton  has signed an historic democratic agreement recognising the rights of citizens across Europe to have their views heard by their local … Continue reading →