Daily Archives: 05/11/2010

Conservation services in local authorities are a continuing concern for those giving evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s Inquiry into Funding for the Arts and Heritage. Carole Souter. HLF Chief Executive said, on 2 November: “The loss … Continue reading →

On 28 October 2010 Government published the Local Growth White Paper, which sets out its new approach to sub-national growth, including more information about Local Enterprise Partnerships and the Regional Growth Fund. It focuses on three key themes: * Shifting … Continue reading →

The Coalition has signalled plans to streamline development consents regimes for businesses in order to encourage development and stimulate economic growth. This move is in response to Adrian Penfold’s review of non-planning consents which in July urged action to tackle … Continue reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced changes to its procedures in recognition of the economic challenges facing potential and current applicants. The changes, which apply with immediate effect, are: reduced match funding requirements, management & maintenance costs included in … Continue reading →

The Prince of Wales’ architectural charity is weighing up a plan to fill the gap left by Cabe by carrying out design reviews, and RIBA slams Prince’s Foundation design review bid with President Ruth Reed saying Charles’ charity is ‘entirely … Continue reading →

Funding worth more than £5m has been earmarked to support the development of the Black Cultural Archives (BCA) in Brixton, South London. This investment will help turn the currently derelict Grade II listed Raleigh Hall in Windrush Square into a … Continue reading →

Nominations are currently being sought for two awards of £1,000 each, in this the fifth year of this award scheme, generously sponsored by the Marsh Christian Trust (www.marshchristiantrust.org). Previous winners of this award are the late Professor John Ashurst (2006); … Continue reading →

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has published a report arguing for innovative ways of funding nature conservation including a levy on new homes,  conservation credits and new green taxes. RSPB chief executive Mike Clarke said: “We all … Continue reading →

The ‘impeccable’ Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany by David Chipperfield Architects in collaboration with Julian Harrap, has won The 2010 Crown Estate Conservation Award. The award is presented to the best work of conservation that demonstrates the successful restoration and … Continue reading →