Monthly Archives: March 2011

EH: Local listing consultation

English Heritage seeks comments on draft guidance for the identification of significant local heritage assets, and the management of these assets through a local list, with the closing date for responses on13 May 2011. About the Good Practice Guide Local listing supports … Continue reading

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HS updates on U-values

Historic Scotland has made available for download its Technical Paper 10, U-values and Traditional Buildings, is now available for online download. Apologies for this email in case this is of no interest to you. Technical Paper 10 provides the results of … Continue reading

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FT: McQueen (R) on Leicester (Sq)

IHBC Full Member Rosemarie MacQueen has given some background on the regeneration of London’sLeicester Square to the readers of the Financial Times. FT Article: LINK

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Prince pleads for old buildings

The Prince of Wales has urged local authorities to view old buildings as regeneration opportunities and find new uses for them, particularly for residential development. He told a symposium organised jointly by the Local Government Association and the Prince’s Regeneration Trust: “Many … Continue reading

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Chetwyn on Big Society & Localism

IHBC past chair Dave Chetwyn has written an article explaining how the Big Society and Localism connect. Chetwyn’s introduction says of the Big Society and Localism: ‘Whilst the terms are open to interpretation, key elements include encouraging volunteering, community participation and … Continue reading

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