Daily Archives: 29/09/2010

IHBC: ‘UK public has interest in HLF-EH merger’

Posted on 29/09/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

Widespread concern has emerged over the progress of discussions about merging English Heritage (EH) and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in the absence of wider UK consultation and public input. Seán O’Reilly, Director of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation … Continue reading →

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IHBC celebrates Branch conference in Newcastle

Posted on 29/09/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the UK’s professional body for conservation specialists, has successfully concluded the annual September tour of its Council, this year to Newcastle, with a reception attended by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of … Continue reading →

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IHBC-sponsored BEFS congress: report out

Posted on 29/09/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

BEFS’ first Annual Congress, hailed a great success, let delegates hear from keynote speakers, and ‘soapbox’ presenters in the Congress Market Place, as they explored how good practice and policy developments could achieve ‘Special Places-Special Relationships’. The BEFS (Built Environment … Continue reading →

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New Build Academy: ‘a nightmare’

Posted on 29/09/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

New build is not always the answer, as a flagship academy school, designed by Foster & Partners, has been branded a ‘nightmare’ by the woman who runs it. The £31 million Business Academy Bexley, a 2004 Stirling Prize nominee in … Continue reading →

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HCA award winners announced

Posted on 29/09/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

The winners of the Homes & Communities Awards 2010 have been announced. From the 261 entrants, the winners were: Flourishing places – Winner: Aston Hall and Park (entered by Aston Hall and Birmingham City Council). Highly commended: Blueprint: Phoenix Square, … Continue reading →

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HLF invests £15m in UK projects

Posted on 29/09/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced confirmed funding of £15m for four very different heritage projects: the William Morris Gallery in Waltham Forest ’s Lloyd Park; the historic Cromford Mills in the Peak District; York’s internationally famous Minster; and … Continue reading →

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113-year-old Portland stone supplier in administration

Posted on 29/09/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

One of the last remaining Portland stone suppliers, Stone Firms Limited, has entered administration due to a lack of work. Administrators have been appointed to one of the few remaining suppliers of the world famous Portland stone. Ian Corfield and … Continue reading →

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HLF seeks new heritage decision makers

Posted on 29/09/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

Over the next month the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will begin its search for heritage champions to chair three of its local committees, recruiting in the North East, North West and Yorkshire & Humber, and with the closing date for … Continue reading →

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The SPAB’s FiM celebrations

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100 courses; 3000 trained volunteers and a major…. Three reasons to celebrate for SPAB’s Faith in Maintenance Project! Faith in Maintenance (FiM), a unique British scheme to provide free training for volunteers from all faith communities who care for significant, … Continue reading →

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