Daily Archives: 06/08/2014

The Grade II* Listed Eastbourne Pier has been damaged by fire which started on Wednesday 30 July, with the main pavilion now left as a shell, as David Cameron and George Osborne confirm their commitment to help local businesses recover. … Continue reading →

A communication document examining how the European Commission, EU Member States, and stakeholders can work together to enhance the intrinsic value of cultural heritage while taking advantage of its economic and societal potential, was adopted by the European Commission on … Continue reading →

New building regulation amendments have been introduced in Wales this week, with changes to guidance on sustainable buildings. The Welsh Government writes: The Building Regulations have been amended to reflect changes coming into force today following a consultation on Part … Continue reading →

New findings in the most recent research by the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG in the 2013 British Social Attitudes Survey concludes that there is a lessening of opposition to new housebuilding and that the level of support … Continue reading →

The shortlist for the annual Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning has been released, with IHBC member Stuart West’s work on ‘Listed Buildings and Orkney Local List supplementary guidance’ included.  The Scottish Government writes: Applications for this year’s SAQP 2014 … Continue reading →

The Welsh Historic Gardens Trust (WHGT) has launched a Small Grants Scheme to mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Trust in 1989. The Trust’s aim is to raise a minimum of £25,000 to mark its quarter-centenary, and … Continue reading →

The Building Design (BD) Architect of the Year Awards is now open for entries, with a closing date of 12 September 2014.  The awards have 13 categories, including sustainability architect of the year, and refurbishment architect of the year.  BD … Continue reading →

A new Facebook Group has been established: the ‘Ministry of Works Signage Appreciation Society’, to collect photographs of the surviving signs of the Ministry’s activities, including their latter day replacements. The Heritage Journal writes: Before the days of English Heritage, … Continue reading →

A hut used by ‘Tarka the Otter’ author Henry Williamson, in Georgeham, Devon, has been granted Grade II listed status by English Heritage. Tarka the Otter, published 87 years ago, brought the Devon countryside to life through the eyes of … Continue reading →