Daily Archives: 18/05/2010

Places at the Annual School and Day School of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) are filling up fast, and prospective delegates are being encouraged to now book their place at ‘Going for Gold’ (London, 10-12 June) if they … Continue reading →

Some of the new ministerial line-ups for England can be accessed below: CLG Ministers: LINK DCMS Ministers: LINK defra Ministers: LINK BIS Minsters: LINK Education Ministers LINK

The Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) has appointed Craig Stirrat as its new Director. Craig Stirrat will take up the reins at the umbrella body which represents both voluntary and professional bodies in Scotland which are involved in sustaining both … Continue reading →

Wales environment minister Jane Davidson has announced £1.75m of funding to improve the delivery of planning services. All 25 local planning authorities in Wales (including the three National Parks) will benefit from a grant allocation of £70,000. Planning Portal News: LINK

Eleven town centres across the UK are to receive a much-needed boost of £14m, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced, with the earmarked money helping fund vital community regeneration schemes in these currently neglected areas. This investment is part of … Continue reading →

Artist and graphic designer Dave Anderson unwittingly breached EH copyright with his piece, a near-perfect copy of a blue plaque emblazoned with the words ‘The Man Who Sleeps With Your Wife Lives Here’. A limited edition of 250 of Anderson’s … Continue reading →