Daily Archives: 03/02/2012

The IHBC has posted on its web site new guidance on how members can keep IHBC fee costs to a minimum, including by making sure that they register IHBC fees as a professional expense in their tax records.   IHBC … Continue reading →

Consumers should avoid being tempted by a cheap cash deal and protect themselves against paying more in the long term, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to comments by the HMRC Permanent Secretary in the Telegraph.   … Continue reading →

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has responded to The National Audit Office Assessment of Adult Apprenticeships.   John Hayes, Minister for Skills said: ‘Unprecedented investment, backed by tough new measures to ensure that quality matches quantity, has … Continue reading →

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has appointed Peter Schofield director-general for neighbourhoods.   He joins DCLG from HM Treasury and will take a lead role in implementing the housing strategy, major reforms of the planning system and … Continue reading →

Unprecedented funding, of more than one billion pounds, for a new charity paves the way for the launch of the new Canal & River Trust later this year – a new ‘national trust for the waterways’ that will harness the … Continue reading →

The number of students applying to study architecture, building and planning degrees has fallen by around one-sixth, according to figures published today by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).   Search Planning Resource: LINK

Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has announced the appointment of six new members, and the re-appointment of the chairman and eight existing members to the Historic Monuments Council for a five-year term, effective from 1 February 2012.   Welcoming … Continue reading →

Plans aimed at ensuring that Wales’ natural environment is managed to deliver the best environmental and economic outcomes for Wales have been launched by Environment Minister, John Griffiths.   The Minister attended a launch event at Tata Steel in Port … Continue reading →

Applications are invited by the York Foundation for Conservation and Craftsmanship for bursaries to assist the training of craftsmen and conservators.   Bursaries of up to £1500 each are available to further the knowledge and skills of craftsmen and conservators … Continue reading →

Heritage Alliance has provided an update on discussions in the House of Lords around the NPPF.   Heritage Alliance writes: In a lively exchange in the Lords on Monday (23 January), Peers urged the Government to show its commitment to … Continue reading →

The Clore Leadership Programme is currently inviting applications from exceptional individuals with the potential to take on significant leadership roles within culture, with a deadline of 24 February.   Sponsored by Arts Council England, the general fellowships are open to … Continue reading →

The Challenge Fund, launched last summer, is co-funded by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation and English Heritage, and managed by the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF).   Repair grants of up to £200,000 are available for projects undertaken by charities tackling … Continue reading →