Daily Archives: 19/04/2013

There is still time to book at the early booking reduced rate for the IHBC’s 2013 Annual School on Skills in Carlisle from June 20-22, which will be extended for a week to midnight on Friday 26th April. Fiona Newton, … Continue reading →

The IHBC’s Yearbook, the institute’s annual review, is now out, and complements the IHBC’s School by featuring those responsible for shaping skills while also boasting the first Yearbook listing of conservation courses recognised by the IHBC. IHBC President Trefor Thorpe … Continue reading →

The IHBC, the UK’s professional body for built and historic environment conservation specialists, has finally closed its 2013 charitable allocation of up to £4000 to help members attend the IHBC’s Annual School on skills in June in Carlisle, though members … Continue reading →

A model of a village at Bourton-on-the-Water has been listed at Grade II. One of the first villages in England in model form has been given Grade II listed status by Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey on the recommendation of English … Continue reading →

The Government has announced it is revising its proposals to grant permitted development rights for larger house extensions for a period of three years. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles made the announcement in the Commons when MPs debated Lords amendments to … Continue reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund will now accept applications for grants from private individuals and commercial ‘for profit’ organisations of up to £100,000 for capital projects under its Our Heritage Programme. Private owners will need to show that their project will … Continue reading →

English Heritage (EH), accused by SAVE of ‘failing in its duty’ by campaign group SAVE Britain’s Heritage after it came out in support of the latest redevelopment plans for the historic Smithfield Market in the City of London, has issued … Continue reading →

A useful case of a decision against uPVC replacement windows in a conservation area in a Hereford conservation area (CA) has been noted to the IHBC. Chris Partrick, Senior Building Conservation Officer at Herefordshire Council, has provided the following background … Continue reading →

RIBA are now accepting entries for the RIBA President’s Awards for Research 2013 with a deadline for receipt of entries of 5pm on 20 May 2013. The RIBA’s annual research awards exist to promote the innovation and insight that emerge … Continue reading →

Senior Ministry of Justice civil servant Helen Edwards has been appointed as the Department for Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) new director-general responsible for localism. UK Government Article: LINK Guardian Article: LINK

Nearly three quarters of adults visited a heritage site in the past year, according to figures published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) ‘Taking Part’ survey. Moreover, 31% of adults visited a heritage site at least three … Continue reading →

The BDA’s 2013 Brick Awards is now open for entries, with award categories that cover craftsmanship and Refurbishment & Renovation Projects. BDA Brick Awards: LINK

The National Churches Trust is asking the UK’s churches, chapel and meeting houses to boost their collecting plates with donations via text or the Internet. The new campaign, in partnership with online fundraising platform JustGiving, commemorates the Trust’s 60th anniversary. … Continue reading →