Daily Archives: 27/11/2009

Reduced rates available to the AJ Historic Building conference, London, 1 December. Click here for programme

Advancing Assets for Communities is funded by Communities and Local Government and forms part of the implementation programme for the conclusions of the Quirk Review: Making Assets Work (2007). The Advancing Assets Programme forms a key component of the work … Continue reading →

English Heritage has voiced disappointment at the decision of culture minister Margaret Hodge not to list Birmingham’s Central Library in Paradise Forum. The heritage adviser said the building, designed by John Madin and opened in 1974, deserved Grade II-listed protection. … Continue reading →

Britain’s oldest surviving rollercoaster is being restored to its former glory, one of our finest Victorian railway stations will be transformed, and fishermen’s cellars from the 1800s will be refurbished as the latest round of the Government funded Sea Change … Continue reading →

New legislation has come into force which allows for the creation of a single regional strategy developed jointly by the Regional Development Agencies in partnership with the new local authority Leaders’ Boards. The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act … Continue reading →

A constitutional move has been made that brings the devolution of building regulations to Wales a step closer. An Order in Council has been approved by the Queen which transfers powers to make Building Regulations for buildings in Wales to … Continue reading →

There has been media speculation that the Government intends to include the British Waterways’ property portfolio as a component of the £16bn asset sale. An e-petition on the 10 Downing Street website opposes the proposal and the chair of the … Continue reading →

Heritage Link has relaunched its popular Heritage Funding Directory, a free online resource for all. Link

Communities and Local Government (CLG) is considering amending the legislation around environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in the light of two recent rulings, it has emerged. One was from the High Court the other from the European Court of Justice. One … Continue reading →