Monthly Archives: October 2013

Publishers are offering a discount to local government officers until 12 October on the book ‘Historic Environment Law’, covering the historic environment (HE) of England and Wales, by Richard Harwood QC. The publishers write: This book covers the planning system … Continue reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced that at least £10m is being set aside over the next four years to fund projects marking some of the UK’s most important anniversaries and commemorative events.  The HLF writes: The money will … Continue reading →

Scotland’s historic buildings require more than £170 million of repairs and improvements according to a secret report by the country’s heritage agency. eturbonews writes: Historic Scotland, which maintains 345 well-known landmarks including castles, abbeys, monuments and museums have identified 1,700 … Continue reading →

The Architectural History Department at the University of Edinburgh is to set up a one-year Masters Degree in Architectural History and Theory, and has launched a short online survey for all sector interests to advise on potential demand, with responses … Continue reading →

Congratulations are offered to Gartnavel Chapel Cancer Support Centre in Glasgow, a project by the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, which was crowned Best Heritage Project in this year’s National Lottery Awards! The Royle Family actor Ricky Tomlinson visited the centre to … Continue reading →

Developer MS Power Projects has won its appeal for a large solar farm comprising 11,500 solar PV panels on land at Norton Hall, near Mickleton in Gloucestershire, refused by Cotswold District Council and despite the fact that the planning inspector … Continue reading →

The Heritage Alliance (THA) is taking the latest in its series of popular debates to Paintworks in Bristol on 6 November. THA writes: Heritage & Profit – who gains more? will explore the relationship between enterprise and the historic environment, showing … Continue reading →

Have your say on construction and built environment subjects in higher education: ‘Trends, Factors, Risks and Solutions’ by completing a short survey from CITB before 4 October. CITB writes: This survey allows you to provide your views on the provision … Continue reading →

Plans to rebuild the Crystal Palace in south east London as a ‘major new cultural destination for the capital’ have been unveiled by mayor Boris Johnson. Download the brochure at: LINK Search Planning Resource: LINK ‘Find out more on the … Continue reading →