Daily Archives: 29/10/2014

Take control of your career as an IHBC Associate: accreditation @ under £90 pa (after tax, max!)

Posted on 29/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

For under £90 a year after tax, and potentially for much less, you can secure the IHBC’s conservation benefits, support and accreditation; while there is also a lot of other support for any IHBC members on low income (50% reduction … Continue reading →

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Keep up to date with the Planning (Wales) Bill

Posted on 29/10/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Welsh Government is issuing weekly bulletins of progress of the Planning (Wales) Bill on their website, as well as posting updates on social media. The Welsh Government writes: The third weekly bulletin keeping you up to date on the … Continue reading →

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Tall Buildings Guidance: Views sought – Design Council & EH

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The Design Council and English Heritage (EH) have released a revised version of the 2007 CABE & EH tall building guidance document, and are seeking views on the draft by 30 November. The Design Council writes: There has been an … Continue reading →

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Civic Voice & Heritage Alliance: heritage manifestos

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Ahead of the 2015 elections, Civic Voice have today launched a new civic manifesto for 2015-2020 entitled ‘Localism for Real’ while  Heritage Alliance has a ‘power of heritage’ manifesto calling on politicians to recognise the importance of heritage to everyone. … Continue reading →

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Online thesaurus boost for architectural history etc. in Gaelic

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A new online Gaelic thesaurus which includes translation of special historic environment terms has been launched by Historic Scotland (HS), The Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), with financial support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Historic … Continue reading →

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HER survey results 2014 & COs

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The most up to date survey of England’s Historic Environment Records (HERs) looks at recent trends in data availability, maintenance and use including working practice with local Conservation Officers. English Heritage (EH) writes: ‘The Historic Environment Record (HER) Content and … Continue reading →

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Call for Entries: ICON Conservation Awards 2015

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The Institute of Conservation (ICON) has launched a call for entries for the ICON Conservation Awards 2015, with a deadline for applications of 15 May. ICON writes: The Icon Conservation Awards celebrate the highest standards of conservation skills, innovation, research … Continue reading →

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Construction Scotland Innovation Centre

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A new Construction Scotland Innovation Centre has recently been launched as a centre for construction expertise where academics, construction professionals and businesses can collaborate on projects to help construction skills growth. The Scottish Government writes: The new Construction Scotland Innovation … Continue reading →

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Heritage in Motion Awards: Entries sought

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If you are involved in a digital project celebrating heritage, why not enter the European Heritage in Motion Awards, which has a deadline for entries of 1 December.  Heritage In Motion writes: Applications can be submitted by various public or … Continue reading →

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