Monthly Archives: February 2010

The Architecture Club is calling for entries to the exhibition “50 Years of London Architecture — 1960-2010”, which will be held in the Mall Galleries June 19 – 26 as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2010. More than … Continue reading →

Ruth Mackenzie, currently Cultural Policy Advisor at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, is to become the Director of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Previous roles include General Director of the Manchester International Festival, Artistic Director of the Chichester … Continue reading →

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has become the Patron of the Historic Towns Forum (HTF), bringing together The Prince’s interest in the built environment with that of the Forum’s work for historic towns and cities. HTF seeks to … Continue reading →

Seán O’Reilly, IHBC Director, welcomed the joint initiative to promote CSCS cards among construction professionals such as the IHBC’s membership. Seán O’Reilly said: “We’re looking forward to establishing a suitable route for all our members into this important, competency-based, quality … Continue reading →

The awards presentation for the RTPI Planning Awards 2009 took place on Thursday 4 February 2010 at the London Hilton, in a ceremony attended by Ann Skippers, President of the RTPI and Bob Neill MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government … Continue reading →

Seán O’Reilly, IHBC director, today welcomed ASCHB’s Conference, ‘Today’s legacy and historic places’, which celebrates ASCHB’s 40th year, to take place on 4 March in London. Seán O’Reilly said: “ASCHB, The Association for Studies in the Conservation of Historic Buildings, … Continue reading →

A+DS are seeking applicants to be the new Chief Executive of the organisation. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you believe may be suitable for the role. A new Chair and Company Board are in place, and … Continue reading →

The Clore Leadership Programme is inviting applications from exceptional individuals from across the cultural sector with the potential to take on significant leadership roles. The Fellowship Programme aims to shape emerging creative leaders through in-depth learning, tailored as far as … Continue reading →

The RIBA Council recently agreed to the set up a new Board of Trustees to deal with fiduciary responsibilities and business planning across the Institute and RIBA is now seeking a non-architect member for the Board. Information on the position … Continue reading →

English Heritage in partnership with the Communities and Local Government‘s Asset Transfer Unit  is preparing guidance in response to the Quirke Review which encouraged local authorities to transfer surplus or underused property to community groups. It is supported  by the … Continue reading →

The SPP, which covers the historic environment  (paras. 110-124) has now been published and is available online. The document states: ‘… This SPP is a statement of Scottish Government policy on land use planning and contains: • the Scottish Government’s … Continue reading →

The IHBC has welcomed ministerial commitment to consult on the re-draft of CLG’s draft Planning Policy Statement on the Historic Environment (PP 15), while re-affirming the importance of a proper ‘consultation and listening process’ involving all stakeholders. Following representations by … Continue reading →

The IHBC has launched a consultation on its draft Corporate Strategy 2010-15, outlining how it might move forward over the next five years. Seán O’Reilly, IHBC Director, said: “We’ve consulted extensively within and outside our institute, looking both at our … Continue reading →

English Heritage in partnership with the Communities and Local Government‘s Asset Transfer Unit  is preparing guidance in response to the Quirke Review which encouraged local authorities to transfer surplus or underused property to community groups. It is supported  by the … Continue reading →