Monthly Archives: April 2014

Shadow local government secretary Hilary Benn has suggested that local residents could be given ‘first call’ on purchasing new homes in developments in their areas as part of emerging Labour proposals to encourage communities to accept housing growth  The guardian … Continue reading →

A letter to Chief Planning officers in England highlights recent issues including the budget announcements affecting planning, planning statistics and planning guidance review including changes to listed building consent and village green designations.  With regard to the recent Budget the … Continue reading →

A new report issued by Deloitte highlights high street town centre activities in the UK and points towards the relative resilience of the high street in re-occupying vacant shop units.  The executive summary presents a variety of issues as of … Continue reading →

Six landmark buildings from all corners of Scotland have been awarded a share of £1.9 million of funding by Historic Scotland. Historic Scotland writes: A derelict Peterhead warehouse being brought back into use for social housing and an iconic Glasgow … Continue reading →

The first marine plans have been launched in England, guiding sustainable development in coastal regions, with East Inshore and East Offshore covering a wide area of Eastern England coast.  The Marine Management Organisation writes: England’s first ever plans for the … Continue reading →

CADW is implementing a new project which aims to help young people learn about heritage through archaeological objects, working with young prisoners to create graffiti murals reflecting the history of Wales. CADW writes Cadw is leading a Heritage Grafitti Project … Continue reading →

A scheme which helps pubs diversify to provide services which local communities require has won the Prime Minister’s Big Society award. DCLG writes: Pub Is The Hub a ground breaking organisation that supports country pubs to provide community services such … Continue reading →

Loss of finance due to changes in the funding framework has been highlighted as the reason for the announcement of the closure of the Hadrian’s Wall Trust within six months. Statement from Hadrians Wall Trust Trustees Culture 24 article on … Continue reading →

The UK wide programme of cultural projects marking the centenary of World War One (WW1) was formally launched this week, with a call for people throughout the UK to get involved. DCMS writes: In a speech this morning on board … Continue reading →

The Orchard Street hotel has been temporarily transformed into the UK’s largest skatepark, with the design taking inspiration from items from the iconic Selfridges history and London landmarks.  It is open to the public until 19 April. Selfridges news releases … Continue reading →

Over the week from 24–30 March, museums throughout the world celebrated Museums Week, posting content on social networking sites relating to their collections, architecture and behind the scenes work and encouraging members of the public, conservators and curators to interact … Continue reading →