Monthly Archives: April 2011

The current Director of Dresden state art collections, Martin Roth, will replace Sir Mark Jones when he takes up his new post, Master of St Cross College, University of Oxford, in September. St Cross College News: LINK The Guardian – Article: … Continue reading →

Historic Scotland (HS) and The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) are pleased to announce that Dr Stuart Eydmann IHBC will be the Co-ordinator of the Buildings At Risk Initiative from April 2011 for three years.   Based in Edinburgh, Stuart Eydmann is a … Continue reading →

In a move that marks the end of 16-year tie-up with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, CITB is cutting ties with the industry skills scheme for a carded workforce as represented by CSCS cards. Building Co UK Article: LINK www.building.co.uk

Warrington Borough Council has been strongly criticised by the local government watchdog for an act of ‘inexcusable’ maladministration after destroying records that formed part of the statutory planning register.   The ombudsman said the destruction of approved applications and plans … Continue reading →

Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS), Scotland’s link body for built environment non-government organisations, is advertising the forthcoming recruitment of the BEFS Chairman and Trustees.   BEFS says: After 6 years at the helm of BEFS, our current Chairman Robin Burley … Continue reading →

SAVE Britain’s Heritage has published a devastating verdict on the discontinued Housing Market Renewal (HMR) Pathfinder programme.   In a new report Housing Scandal! Pathfinder: a Post-Mortem, SAVE attacks both the legacy of the programme and the machinery and ideology which … Continue reading →

The Southport Group has launched an online public consultation to gather opinion on a ground-breaking draft report that outlines recommendations and products for improving historic environment practice to ensure delivery of consistent excellence in public benefit, with the consultation closing … Continue reading →

A US Court has upheld ‘conservancy’ on Tobacco Warehouse, and dismissed NPS, State and City Arguments as, in a sweeping decision, United States District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano ruled that the National Park Service (‘NPS’) violated federal law by removing two historic … Continue reading →

The IHBC and Built Environment Forum Scotland, the sector’s link body for Scotland’s non-governmental organisations, have issues a joint press release highlighting the benefits of historic places as a key resource for Scotland. The statement reports as follows: Historic places … Continue reading →

CLG is consulting on new Best Value guidance, setting out expectations of the way best value authorities should work with voluntary and community groups when facing difficult funding decisions, with a closing date of 14 June 2011.   CLG would … Continue reading →

The following is a summary of the funding decisions for Architecture Centre Network and architecture centres. Architecture centres have mixed incomes, primarily from public sector sources. In addition to Arts Council funding, they have been funded by, or deliver services … Continue reading →

The results of the National Churches Trust Survey, published today, establish new and up-to-date facts about the state of the UK’s church buildings. The survey, the most comprehensive of its kind, was open to all of the estimated 47,000 churches, … Continue reading →

CLG’s new scheme supporting free access to expert advice and guidance on planning has awarded funds to The Prince’s Foundation, Locality, The Royal Town Planning Institute, and the National Association of Local Councils in partnership with the Campaign to Protect … Continue reading →

Locality is planning to set up an Institute for Community Organising as part of the £15m community organisers programme it is running on behalf of the government.   The institute formed part of the government’s brief for the programme and … Continue reading →

The Archaeology Forum has produced a paper on ‘Why Local Authorities need an Archaeologist’, setting out the value of local government archaeological services.   Download the paper here: LINK

  A public inquiry has started into plans for a mosque next to Sandhurst, the military academy, with a scheme that involves proposals to demolish a Victorian school building in a Conservation Area and replace it with a £3m domed … Continue reading →

The Government has said that it is ‘considering its next steps’ following a landmark legal ruling that experts said will result in stricter planning controls on demolition. Steve Quartermain, Chief Planner at the Department for Communities and Local Government writes: … Continue reading →

Built Environment Forum Scotland, the link group NGO built and historic environment bodies in Scotland, has commenced lobbying on key issues for its members.   BEFS says: The Scottish election on Thursday 5 May is likely to be dominated by … Continue reading →

Locality – formed last year from the merger of bassac and the Development Trusts Association – has committed to mobilising a million people over the next three years, and supporting community groups in building enterprising business models, as part of … Continue reading →

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Education have launched an independent review, to be led by Darren Henley MD of Classic FM, to consider how all children can experience a high quality cultural education, and … Continue reading →

Heritage Counts the sector’s annual report investigates how it can support the Big Society as volunteer groups are invited to share their stories online.   How can national heritage organisations help local groups save listed buildings from demolition, keep local … Continue reading →

A Regional Improvement & Efficiency Partnership Project, lead by Leeds City & Kirklees Council, its aims is to support the Yorkshire and Humber region in meeting climate change objectives whilst continuing to conserve the historic built environment.   The Heritage … Continue reading →

The fund for the Preservation of Industrial and Scientific Material (PRISM Fund) 2011-12 is now available for the acquisition and conservation of important objects within the fields of scientific and industrial heritage across England and Wales. Museums, libraries, archives and … Continue reading →

A Supreme Court decision that a developer breached planning rules by building a luxury house disguised as a barn on greenbelt land has been backed by housing minister Grant Shapps.   On Wednesday, the court ruled against Alan Beesley and … Continue reading →

Plans to improve the setting of Stonehenge which include the removal of the current visitor facilities are back on track following a Government initiative to help English Heritage secure a funding mix to achieve the project. In a move to … Continue reading →