Daily Archives: 06/07/2012

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), has welcomed the new strategic framework launched by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), including especially the announcement that it is to become the first major UK funding body to require all large projects … Continue reading →

The National Trust (NT) is holding the third of its ‘Specification Writing’ workshops on Thursday 27 September and is offering up to 10 places for IHBC members at a subsidised rate of £50 for the day. The draft programme, subject … Continue reading →

The zero rate of VAT on approved alterations to listed buildings will now be removed from 1 October this year following an amendment to the Finance Bill 2012 that was approved by MPs on 3 July. The Federation of Master … Continue reading →

The Government has launched proposals to make planning applications more straightforward. A consultation document setting out the scope to make the information requirements for planning applications clearer, simpler and more proportionate has been published by the Department for Communities and … Continue reading →

The options appraisal on how best to secure the functions of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) was published on 4 July, as the Scottish government seeks a detailed business case for a merger … Continue reading →

The owner of a historic medieval cruck-framed house who admitted carrying out unauthorised work to it without listed building consent has been given a conditional discharge. Frederick Nigel Darlington, 62, of Honkley Hall, Stringer’s Lane in Rossett had denied four … Continue reading →

On 2 July 2012 a new charity, the Canal & River Trust has taken over responsibility for England and Wales’ waterways from British Waterways, with the latter now ceasing to exist. Canal and River Trust, which has IHBC representative and … Continue reading →

Apply before 23 July to be part of an exciting event taking place in London in October: Heritage Dragons 2012. Heritage Alliance writes: Are you the driving force behind a heritage-led regeneration project? Are you developing a sustainable end-use for … Continue reading →

A conservation society in west London has been designated as a neighbourhood forum under new powers contained in the Localism Act. Search Planning Resource: LINK

There is still one week to submit your entry for this years’ Regeneration & Renewal Awards, with the entry deadline now Thursday 12 July. With 14 categories to celebrate every aspect of the regeneration sector – from housing design to … Continue reading →

The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) has announced a new heritage crafts award. NADFAS writes: We are delighted to be working in partnership with The Heritage Craft Association (HCA) to support the next generation of skilled … Continue reading →

30 places of worship in England Wales and Scotland are set to benefit from grants totalling £546,000 from the National Churches Trust.?? The grants from the National Churches Trust – the only independent charity dedicated to supporting church buildings of … Continue reading →

Construction firms stand to gain thousands of pounds in training grants as CITB-ConstructionSkills overhauls its funding scheme. Improvements to the construction industry training body’s 2012-2013 Grants Scheme will see the level of grants paid out to firms increasing in many … Continue reading →