Daily Archives: 08/10/2014

IHBC’s Derby Membership Support Day: video online

Since the successful Annual School the IHBC has been using more social networking and at the latest membership support day hosted by the East Midlands Branch we created a video of delegates seeking support for their applications. IHBC Director Sean … Continue reading

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Brownfield- v- greenfield is not ‘black and white’

The Land Trust and Buglife have called upon politicians to remember that whilst the NPPF prioritises development upon brownfield land, many brownfield sites can be wildlife havens and intrinsically valuable for public use. Buglife writes: Let’s change our assumptions about … Continue reading

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Panel for review of Welsh landscape designations announced

Details of the panel members who will be reviewing the designated landscapes of Wales have been announced this week by Carl Sargeant, the Minister for Natural Resources at the Welsh Government The Welsh Government writes: Professor Terry Marsden, Director of … Continue reading

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HCA plans for 500 homes at former MoD barracks

The Homes and Commuities Agency (HCA) proposals for 500 homes and a construction skills training centre at a former barracks in Hampshire have been approved by councilors.  HCA writes: Proposals to bring hundreds of new homes, jobs and better road … Continue reading

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Waterways archive released online

Archival images and research materials relating to the waterways of the UK have been released online for the first time by the Canal and River Trust.  The Canal and River Trust writes: We’ve digitally published over 37,000 archive records and … Continue reading

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£1.35m Creative Scotland funding boost for heritage projects

Creative Scotland have announced three awards for building works and public art in Dumfries, Campbeltown and work around the River Ness. Creative Scotland writes: Creative Scotland is pleased to confirm more than £1.35m Large Capital Funding, for buildings and a … Continue reading

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