Daily Archives: 14/11/2014

The independent report into housing needs commissioned by the Labour Party (undertaken by Sir Michael Lyons) is now available, and it makes a series of wide ranging recommendations on powers for planning and the provision of new towns. ‘Your Britain’ … Continue reading →

A consultation has been issued by the Welsh Government which seeks changes to the manner with which proposals are dealt with by Welsh ministers, with a closing date of 31 January.  The Welsh Government writes: This document proposes to: introduce … Continue reading →

The communities secretary has refused a request from two councils, North Yorkshire County Council and Richmondshire District Council, to block an order made by Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) that seeks to remove new permitted development rights allowing certain … Continue reading →

The first meeting of Scotland’s rural Parliament was held in Oban last week, and closed with a resolution to create a more empowered and connected rural Scotland, with ideas for bringing power to local communities. Scottish Rural Action writes: Scotland’s … Continue reading →

Six English war memorials have had their listing upgraded, in a review by English Heritage (EH) prior to Armistice Day.  English Heritage writes: Ed Vaizey Minister for Heritage, has upgraded the listed status of six of England’s most iconic war … Continue reading →

Fantastic opportunities for anyone aged over 16 interested in a heritage crafts career are available, through a scheme run by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and Allied Livery Companies, which is now seeking applications for support for apprenticeships in … Continue reading →

Construction apprentices from throughout the UK are taking part in a national showcase and competition of skill this week at ‘Skillbuild’, representing their colleges and employers, and at the same time a new study has revealed news of wages increases … Continue reading →

Architects’ Journal (AJ) are seeking help from all those who work or study architecture in their fourth annual survey, which closes at the end of November. Architects Journal (AJ) writes: The AJ is asking architects, technologists, clients and students to … Continue reading →

IHBC members and heritage consultancies may be interested in a new competition launched by the HM Government ‘Business is Great Britain’ which seeks to celebrate good news in successful business; so consider entering your own business to share the messages … Continue reading →