Daily Archives: 15/02/2013

Europe’s endangered monuments and historic sites will receive new support as Europa Nostra launches it’s ‘7 Most Endangered’ project in conjunction with the European Investment Bank, with a deadline for the submission of nominations of 15 March 2013. Inspired by … Continue reading →

The Heritage Open Days team will be bringing their expertise to volunteers across the country with a series of free training forums, helping local people consider creative ways to bring their activities to life. Sessions will run from 11am-4pm and … Continue reading →

A recent decision by the tax tribunal in favour of the British Film Institute could open the floodgates for more cultural charities to claim their admission fees should be exempt from VAT. Civil Society writes: Last year, the BFI brought … Continue reading →

Local growth minister Mark Prisk has announced he will set up a Future High Streets Forum to help implement new ideas and policies in line with recommendations from Mary Portas’ review of the high street. The forum will be made … Continue reading →

Seaside towns around the country are receiving a big cash boost for projects that will create thousands of roles for apprentices and volunteers, and bring new business opportunities to coastal communities. Twenty seaside projects in England will receive grants of … Continue reading →

Changes to planning law could see councils and neighbourhoods powerless to prevent factories, industrial complexes and warehouses being built in their communities, according to the Local Government Association. The Government has proposed that developers of facilities larger than 4,000 square … Continue reading →

The Local Government Ombudsman has criticised Bolton Council for flaws in the way it approved a planning application for a large residential development next to a man’s home. Planning Portal writes: Neither the council’s planning committee nor the complainant appreciated … Continue reading →

The Design Council Cabe has been appointed as the statutory adviser for major infrastructure projects. Design Council Article: LINK

A ‘heritage quartet’ of significant buildings, from the second-oldest cathedral in England to the 20th-Century icon that is the National Theatre, will benefit from the latest round of Heritage Lottery Fund funding. £11million will go towards upkeep, restoration and development … Continue reading →

Nominations are now open for the 2013 Arts and Business Awards, with a deadline of 8 March 2013. For 33 years the Awards have shone a light on the best examples of how business and the arts have come together … Continue reading →

The Cabe team at the Design Council, the Landscape Institute, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA) have joined forces to produce an update to the widely acknowledged, industry standard guidance on delivering best … Continue reading →