Daily Archives: 24/08/2011

Once again the IHBC will help sponsor the celebrated Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) congress to take place in Edinburgh on 8 September.   Working to the theme ‘Valuing places – old and new: why? what? how?’ BEFS, the link … Continue reading →

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its International Building Conservation Conference 2011, entitled ‘Philosophies and Practicalities’, to take place in York on 5 & 6 October, supported by the IHBC and other partners, such as English Heritage and … Continue reading →

The First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, has called on the government to cut VAT on home improvements to boost the ailing housing market.   Salmond wants the rate on home improvement works to be cut from 20% to 5% … Continue reading →

Ruth Parsons, Chief Executive of Historic Scotland (HS), has provided an update on their Senior Management Team (SMT) and the agency’s performance, announcing also development of a new corporate plan, in which ‘creative’ approaches to conservation currently feature.   Ruth … Continue reading →

Fiona Reynolds, Director-General of the National Trust (NT) has written to staff there on the organisation’s concerns over the evolving planning reforms in England, represented by the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and noting the NT’s support for growth, … Continue reading →

The Welsh Government has clarified the changes it is proposing for the planning appeals system in Wales, now the subject of consultation with a closing date of 17 November.   The changes will simplify the appeals process and bring cost … Continue reading →

Entries to the 2011 Heritage Alliance Hero award, which is open to all Alliance member organisations and their members, will close on 15 September:   Heritage Alliance writes: 2011 is the second year of The Heritage Alliance’s new award scheme … Continue reading →

Arts & Business is encouraging heritage professionals to complete its annual survey, which charts private investment in culture. Arts & Business collects this information on how much investment the cultural sector receives from businesses, individuals and trusts & foundations on … Continue reading →

Europa Nostra members adopted the ‘Amsterdam Declaration on Volunteers as added-value for Europe’s cultural and natural heritage’ during their 2011 General Assembly (11 June, Hermitage Amsterdam).   The Declaration states that EU institutions – and national, regional and local governments … Continue reading →

The Law Commission has announced a review of the rights to light. This exercise will begin in earnest next year and will involve a consultation paper in 2013 and the possibility of a report and legislation in the shape of … Continue reading →

Eleven conservation projects have passed first round of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) programme.   Morecambe Bay, the Glens of Antrim and the Lomond Hills are among spectacular UK landscapes earmarked for financial support.   The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced that £18.3 million … Continue reading →