Daily Archives: 15/10/2014

IHBC’s 2nd conservation course connection day: 4 Nov 

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To help develop conservation skills at all levels, the IHBC now hosts annual ?and ?free ‘course connection days’ for students representing relevant UK conservation courses, with the IHBC paying student travel costs as well, so to make sure your course … Continue reading →

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Ministers publish latest green belt guidance

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Ministers have underlined the Government’s commitment to protect the green belt from development by publishing new and revised guidance. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis have insisted that thousands of brown field sites are available … Continue reading →

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NI Assembly review of rural social inclusion

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The Northern Ireland (NI) Assembly has launched a review of the NI social inclusion programme, looking to address the issues faced by rural communities. The Northern Ireland Assembly writes: The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development has … Continue reading →

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EH: new guidance on LA heritage assets

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English Heritage (EH) has published guidance aimed at both local authorities and community groups, which intends to provide clear advice on when and how to transfer heritage assets from public to community ownership. The publication, ‘Pillars of the Community: The … Continue reading →

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PM’s ‘Better Public Building’ Award winner: Flood defences

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The winner of the Prime Minister’s (PM’s) Better Public Building Award has been announced as the Medmerry flood defence project in Sussex, with the award presented at the British Construction Industry Awards ceremony in London. The Cabinet Office writes: An … Continue reading →

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Sir Tony Baldry appointed Chair of CBC

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The Rt Hon Sir Tony Baldry MP has been appointed as the new Chair of the Church Buildings Council (CBC), it was announced by the Church of England on 17th September 2014. The CBC is a statutory body accountable to … Continue reading →

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Welsh Museums, DCMS on visitors, and NTS ‘conservation’

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This month has brought several items of ‘good news’ for museums and visitor attractions; The Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) reports that August brought record numbers of visitors to English museums, the Welsh Government are promoting the first … Continue reading →

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