Daily Archives: 05/10/2013

UK APT’s ‘In perspective’ project: ‘ Compulsory CPD for the wider world’ says IHBC!

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) has offered its congratulations to the UK Association of Building Preservation Trusts (APT) for progress on their HLF-funded film project on the people working in Building Preservation Trust (BPT) projects, ‘In perspectives’, which … Continue reading

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IHBC supports APT 2013 conference: 15-16/11

The forthcoming National Conference of the UK Association of Building Preservation Trusts (APT), which will take place in Leeds on 15 & 16 November 2013, organised in partnership with English Heritage and Leeds Civic Trust, also includes the IHBC as … Continue reading

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Canal & River Trust: Impact Report

The Canal & River Trust, which has IHBC past Chair John Yates as the institute’s nominated representative on its Board, has released its first Impact Report since its foundation in July 2012. In that time, the Trust has raised £7 … Continue reading

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IHBC welcomes 50th HER on Heritage Gateway

The Heritage Gateway, an historic environment information management partnership between English Heritage, ALGAO and the IHBC, has announced the arrival of the 50th Historic Environment Record (HER) on its service. Mandy Roberts of English Heritage writes: ‘I am very pleased … Continue reading

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Places still available at IHBC-supported NHTG 2013 conference

A small number of places are still available at the 2013 National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) free conference for members and the sector, exploring ‘jobs, growth & regeneration’, and hosted by Historic Scotland in Stirling over 14-15 October. For details and … Continue reading

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HE planning book offer for Conservation Officers

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

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HLF announces new £10m for anniversaries

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

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Scotland’s historic buildings ‘need £170 million of repairs’

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

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Edinburgh’s new Architectural History Masters: ‘Survey to assess demand’

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

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Gartnavel wins National Lottery Award for heritage!

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

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Gloucestershire solar park wins appeal

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

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THA on ‘Heritage & Profit – who gains more?’

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

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CITB survey into higher education trends

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

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Plans for Crystal Palace reconstruction unveiled

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

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