Daily Archives: 14/06/2014

The IHBC’s 2014 School in Edinburgh has finally closed with the conclusion of the Orkney Opportunity on 11 June followed by a big ‘thank you’ from our Chair Mike Brown, while if you missed any of it you can review … Continue reading →

The full results of England’s National Heritage Protection Plan (NHPP) review and forward planning are now available on the English Heritage website, with the IHBC now highlighting especially the evidence gathered on the pervasive sector concern over ongoing capacity problems … Continue reading →

This is a reminder that the closing date of 23 June is fast approaching for any applications for the IHBC ‘Learning, Education, Training & Standards’ (‘LETS’) Liaison Officer – with job-share offers also welcome from candidates. Interviews will be held … Continue reading →

An IHBC Affiliate requests assistance from members with any case studies of, or information on, ‘noise’ as a consideration in the setting of a listed building’, so if you aware of any case law, appeal decisions or guidance notes relating … Continue reading →

Northern Ireland (NI) Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has published for consultation key details of the new planning regime for the 11 new local authorities, elections for which took place last month. Under these new arrangements the local authorities will … Continue reading →

The stage 1 report on the Historic Environment Scotland Bill has just been published, with the stage 1 debate to take place in the afternoon of 19th June. The Scottish Government writes: Measures aimed at unlocking the potential of Scotland’s … Continue reading →

The neighbourhood development orders introduced by England’s Localism Act are now beginning to be put into place, with one Cumbrian town about to vote on their implementation (including elements of reinstatement work to historic shops). Planning Portal writes: Residents of … Continue reading →

The Manwan Smith Anvil Trust are advertising a historic smithy to let, and are seeking a suitable blacksmith to take up residency there. The National Heritage Ironwork Group writes: The Trustees of the Anvil Trust in Mawnan Smith near Falmouth … Continue reading →

A new forum has been established to lead the implementation of Scotland’s Historic Environment Strategy (HES): Our Place in Time.  The Scottish Government writes: A forum has been set up to lead implementation of Our Place in Time – Scotland’s … Continue reading →

Eric Pickles has delivered a parliamentary statement on housebuilding figures on behalf of the DCLG, highlighting improvements to vacant and derelict land sites. A number of key facts reported by DCLG which are likely to be of interest to members … Continue reading →

Major redevelopment proposals at Belfast City Quay have been granted approval by the Environment Minister, with potential impact of the development on the setting of two listed buildings being considered as part of the application approval. DoENI writes: Environment Minister … Continue reading →

A new £30 million fund to address engineering skills shortages has been announced, also aimed at encouraging more women into engineering as a career. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills writes: Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock has today … Continue reading →

The history and architecture of nonconformist chapels in Wales is being digitally documented by The Royal Commission and Addoldai Cymru, together with a series of associated  events being held to celebrate their history. The funding for the project includes the … Continue reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced a £3 million allocation of funding towards conserving and enhancing the cultural and natural landscapes of the Dearne Valley and Upper Nidderdale.  HLF writes: Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced that two of … Continue reading →

The Commons Communities and Local Government Committee has launched an inquiry into community engagement rights, with a deadline of 2.00pm on 4 September 2014. This includes measures recently introduced via the Government’s localism agenda like the Community Right to Challenge, … Continue reading →

Work to a historic Muslim burial ground is now well underway, with the first phase now complete, and funding has also been secured for an Islamic style peace garden at the site in Woking. A copper gilded finial with 12 … Continue reading →

An unlisted 400 year old public house in Ewloe has recently been proposed for demolition as part of redevelopment plans in the area as residents and community members call for its retention, recording and listing as well as the recording … Continue reading →

The Birmingham Mail reports a major collapse to the gable end of a home in the King’s Heath area of Birmingham, shortly after new building work had commenced to the newly acquired property, situated in a residential street. Birmingham Mail … Continue reading →