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Daily Archives: 20/10/2011
IHBC’s NPPF submission: ‘Yes…, No…, No…, Yes’!
The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the UK’s professional body for built and historic environment conservation specialists, has submitted its qualified support for England’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), as the IHBC’s Chair says to government: ‘Yes’, to the … Continue reading
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IHBC & EH join up to ‘stop the rot’
Publication has been announced of the EH funded, IHBC led ‘Stopping the Rot’ research, covering the use and effectiveness of Listed Building Repairs Notices, Urgent Works Notices, Compulsory Purchase and other statutory action in tackling Buildings at Risk (BAR), showing … Continue reading
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IHBC progresses governance review
The IHBC is progressing the review of its governance with a consultation document to aid in the more detailed consideration of major issues. Jo Evans, IHBC Chair, said at the start of the review: ‘With the IHBC growing so … Continue reading
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Design Council CABE’s ‘Bishop review’ of BE design out
England needs a networked system of design support, one in which local authorities are ‘pivotal’, to provide local people with access to built environment expertise and advice, according to the Bishop Review. Commissioned by the Design Council in April 2011, … Continue reading
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HEA: latest round of funding opportunities
The Higher Education Academy has announced its latest round of funding opportunities, all now given from one webpage. The HEA is an independent organisation funded by grants from the four UK higher education funding bodies, subscriptions from higher education … Continue reading
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HA’s Heritage Funding Directory update
The Heritage Alliance (HA) has updated and expanded its Heritage Funding Directory, the free online resource that brings together funding information into one place for the benefit of Alliance members and others. Heritage Alliance writes: This Directory is a … Continue reading
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EH: Industrial Heritage at risk revealed
The largest ever research project into the condition of England’s industrial heritage has been published by English Heritage (EH) together with its annual ‘Heritage at Risk Register‘. English Heritage writes: Research reveals that · listed industrial buildings are more … Continue reading
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Scotland: Easier home improvements
New rules to make it easier for people to make changes to their homes in Scotland will come into force in February next year. Within certain constraints, the rules will allow a range of works – including extensions, access … Continue reading
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Vic Soc: 10 most endangered Victorian buildings
A list of the ten most threatened Victorian and Edwardian buildings has been published by the Victorian Society. The publication of the Top Ten follows a national appeal to find the best and most at risk buildings in England … Continue reading
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Communitybuilders Fund update
Communitybuilders are looking for up to six of the best, most promising examples of sustainable, community regeneration projects in England to be pioneer investees of the new era of the Communitybuilders Fund, with opportunities closing on 9 December 2011. … Continue reading
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