Daily Archives: 06/12/2011

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the UK’s professional body for built and historic environment conservation specialists, has responded cautiously to the recent update on progress with the ‘Penfold review, an initiative intended to ease the burden of ‘non-planning … Continue reading →

Planners have welcomed publication of the Government’s second National Infrastructure Plan, a key element of Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement.   The Statement also stressed the need for planning reforms and included the promise of a review of the appeals … Continue reading →

The Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA) was launched on 29 November 2011 at Somerset House in London with widespread support from across the sector, as the IHBC says ‘it tackles precisely the issues which have been a major concern for … Continue reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund has provided an update of its information for applicants, with good news including that Townscape Heritage initiative funding is to continue for another year with a budget increase of £3m.   HLF writes: Grant budget for … Continue reading →

Energy Saving Trust (EST) research highlights scale of challenge for UK’s built environment, as it says Climate targets require ‘one building retrofitted every minute’ until 2050.   One building will have to be given a green makeover each minute from … Continue reading →

Wales is to benefit from one single environment body that will ensure the most sustainable and effective management of its natural resources.   This was the message from Environment Minister, John Griffiths who has agreed to the Environment Agency Wales … Continue reading →

Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced the allocation of more than £71m to help families trapped in half-empty and abandoned streets in the Midlands and the north of England as a result of the now aborted Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder … Continue reading →