Daily Archives: 15/06/2012

These are the last few days before booking closes on the IHBC’s 2012 School in Winchester. The 2012 IHBC School is an especially critical event for all historic environment and conservation specialists because its theme, ‘Significance’, is centre stage in … Continue reading →

A businessman who wrapped a giant red ribbon around his Cardiff restaurant has been told to remove it by council officials. Adam Pledger put up the 19-metre red bow on the listed building to attract customers to the Park House … Continue reading →

The government has set out the framework and the timetable for its initiative to upgrade the energy efficiency of the nation’s building stock. Building4change updates as follows: The government’s green deal incentive scheme to support energy efficiency improvements to existing … Continue reading →

An application to give listed status to the Coronation Street set, which would help secure its future when it is vacated next year, has been refused by English Heritage. The ITV soap is due to move from its current home … Continue reading →

A Chairman and Vice Chairman Ombudsman who will lead a more customer-focused Commission that champions the rights of redress for local residents have been appointed. DCLG writes: Acting Chairman Dr Jane Martin has been designated as Chairman of the Commission … Continue reading →

A 10-mile buffer zone to protect the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Llangollen Canal from development is being considered by Wrexham councillors. The planning guidance has been drawn up in response to a recommendation by UNESCO, which awarded the site World Heritage … Continue reading →

The Green Deal is a win-win opportunity for landlords by removing the upfront cost of work to upgrade the property making it cheaper to run, more environmentally friendly and ultimately more attractive to rent, Chris Huhne, Secretary of State, has … Continue reading →

  Two new heritage gardening courses have been launched this week, representing the most significant development in horticultural training for 20 years in the National Trust (NT), the charity has announced. The National Trust writes: Co-funded by the National Gardens … Continue reading →

The Design Council has commissioned a short guide to help make the case for good design and fill a gap left by PPS1: ‘A Design Wayfinder’ Design Council Article: LINK

After twelve years as Director, Ian Dungavell will be leaving the Victorian Society at the end of August to join the Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust as Chief Executive. Further details: LINK

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Thursday 31 May) published free guidance for architects on the tax credits that are available for Research & Development (R&D). ‘UK Research and Development Tax Credit Scheme – a guide for … Continue reading →