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Daily Archives: 16/03/2010
IHBC welcomes CLG’s £1.8m to train planners
Seán O’Reilly, IHBC Director, welcomed new investment in training for planning in the public sector, represented by some £1.8m allocated by Communities and Local Government (CLG). Seán O’Reilly said: “Given the limited funds for conservation education in our sector, and … Continue reading
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IHBC & SPAB condemn window ‘scrappage’
IHBC and SPAB recently joined together to highlight the problems with a window ‘scrappage’ scheme that could lead to more environmental damage, as well as law-breaking. With the Budget confirmed for March 24, heritage bodies are urging Chancellor Alistair Darling … Continue reading
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Hackney house for the chop
A home owner who knocked down his house and built a significantly larger property in its place without planning permission must demolish it following enforcement action by Hackney Council in East London. The resident had 12 months to comply or … Continue reading
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EH/CABE warn of ‘green’ skills & capacity drop
A new national survey shows the impact of the recession and service cuts on parks and green space jobs. Green space skills, a survey commissioned by CABE and English Heritage, is the first to reveal the full extent of skills … Continue reading
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Facts and figures support Making the Most of our Heritage
Heritage Alliance’s Making the Most of our Heritage, published at the Alliance’s Heritage Day in December, is a ready reference setting out the value of heritage in the 21st century. It adopts four headings: building a new economy, giving value … Continue reading
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RTPI Planning Awards 2010 open
The 2010 Awards are now open for entries, with deadline: Monday, 12th April 2010 www.rtpiplanningawards.com
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Hampton Court legal challenge moves forward
Plans for a mixed-used redevelopment of a site opposite Hampton Court Palace could be in jeopardy after a judge granted a hearing into a legal challenge against the proposals. Keith Garner, who worked as a consultant to Historic Royal Palaces … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes CLG’s £1.8m to train planners
Seán O’Reilly, IHBC Director, welcomed new investment in training for planning in the public sector, represented by some £1.8m allocated by Communities and Local Government (CLG). Seán O’Reilly said: “Given the limited funds for conservation education in our sector, and … Continue reading
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