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Daily Archives: 08/06/2012
IHBC’s 2012 Yearbook out: ‘Volunteering in the built environment’
The annual report and review of The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the Yearbook, has just been published, featuring volunteering in the built environment and the IHBC’s own work. IHBC President Trefor Thorpe said: ‘Volunteering has always been at … Continue reading
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Creative & Cultural Skills Academy investment
Skills Minister John Hayes has announced funds over £2.4m from the Growth Innovation Fund (GIF) to the nuclear and creative and cultural sectors. The cultural heritage sector is to benefit from a new investment announced by Department for Business, Innovation … Continue reading
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FMB: Government must save historic buildings from disrepair
The Government has a duty to save our historic buildings from disrepair and needs to abandon its Budget plan to add 20% VAT to listed building alterations, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the … Continue reading
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HS CEO to retire early
The Chief Executive of Historic Scotland (HS), Ruth Parsons, is to retire from her position. The Scotsman Article: LINK
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Grade II Birmingham fire station makeover criticised by Design Council
The proposed conversion of the Grade II-listed former central fire station in Birmingham to provide student accommodation, including a 23-storey tower and commercial uses, has been criticised by the Cabe Design Council. The latest report from the design review panel … Continue reading
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High Court quashes former Conan Doyle property consent
A High Court judge has ruled that plans to redevelop the Grade ll-listed former home of Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle must be quashed. Waverley Borough Council had approved plans to part demolish the property, known as Undershaw, … Continue reading
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National Trust wins global green energy award
The National Trust has won the top prize for the UK in the prestigious Ashden Awards for green energy achievement. The charity has almost halved its energy use and CO2 emissions in Wales in just two years. The pioneering work … Continue reading
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Colin Firth’s wife loses battle to put solar panel on listed home
Environmental campaigner is refused planning permission by Hounslow council. Building Co UK News: LINK
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Forth Bridge to bid for World Heritage Status
The Forth Bridge will be put forward to UNESCO to consider making it a World Heritage Site. Historic Scotland writes: The nomination of the engineering icon will be submitted to the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific … Continue reading
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Stunell: £145m boost to help communities tackle empty homes
A further multi-million pound cash boost for communities will help tackle the blight of empty properties and bring thousands of homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has announced. Following bidding processes, 20 successful councils will each receive a … Continue reading
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Broadband roll-out falls foul of streetscape concerns
Telecoms giant BT has halted its roll-out of super-fast broadband in part of west London after being refused permission to install cabinets in the streets. The firm said it had decided to pull its engineers from the Royal Borough of … Continue reading
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