Daily Archives: 22/10/2014

IHBC welcomes more EH ‘myth-busting’ guidance on windows

Posted on 22/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) has welcomed new guidance by English Heritage (EH) on traditional windows, in particular for its authoritative conclusions on their thermal properties.   Mike Brown, IHBC Chair said: ‘This is a very welcome and thorough … Continue reading →

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DCLG’s new policies for the siting of waste facilities

Posted on 22/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

New policy has been issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) regarding the siting of waste and recycling facilities, leading to a ‘brownfield first’ preference. DCLG writes: The Communities Secretary today (16 October 2014) strengthened the policy … Continue reading →

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Vic Soc announces top 10 most endangered buildings

Posted on 22/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Victorian Society (Vic Soc) has published its survey of the most Endangered Victorian and Edwardian Buildings in England and Wales, highlighting the continuing plight of architecturally important buildings throughout the country despite signs of economic recovery, while also calling … Continue reading →

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Blaby District Council no longer under special measures

Posted on 22/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

After improvements which have been made to planning services at Blaby District Council, the former ‘special measures’ designation now no longer applies. Blaby District Council writes: Blaby District Council has been released from a Government ‘special measures’ designation following huge … Continue reading →

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DoENI relocation: Ebrington, redeveloped & refurbished

Posted on 22/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The new regional headquarters for the Department of the Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI) have now been established at a refurbished site at Ebrington. The (DoENI) writes: The Minister, along with DOE Planning Chief Fiona McCandless, has now relocated to Ebrington.  … Continue reading →

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Welsh town centre regeneration funding allocation news

Posted on 22/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Welsh Government has announced its allocation of funding for works to Merthyr Tydfil and clarified the importance of funding available through the Vibrant and Viable Places scheme. The Welsh Government writes: Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty, Lesley Griffiths, … Continue reading →

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RTPI publish strategic planning proposals for England

Posted on 22/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) recently produced a policy note entitled ‘Strategic Planning: Beyond “Cooperation”’ dealing with ideas on cross-Authority working in England and suggestions for the roles and methods of Local Authorities, Central Government and Local Enterprise Partnerships … Continue reading →

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Green Flag Park award winner revealed

Posted on 22/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The winner of the public vote of the annual Green Flag park award has been crowned twice winner with a record number of votes: Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, London. The Green Flag Scheme writes: Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, … Continue reading →

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