Daily Archives: 26/11/2014

IHBC SC Branch update from Scotland’s Towns Conference

The Scotland (SC) Branch of the IHBC hosted a round-table session at the Scotland’s Towns Conference in Paisley on 19 November, where it explored ‘a positive future for our historic buildings’ at one of the biggest events of its type … Continue reading

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RTPI centenary survey- 79% want more say in planning

A new survey commissioned by the RTPI in its centenary year reveals interesting trends in public perceptions of their community and local economy, as well as the desire to have more say over planning affecting their lives.  The Royal Town … Continue reading

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DCLG: Landmark in community rights uses reached

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced this month that the number uses of community rights powers has now reached 3000. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) writes: More than 1,500 buildings, assets and green … Continue reading

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Celebrating 20 years of Lottery funding

This month sees the 20th anniversary of the founding of the National Lottery; the results of the public vote on landmark national treasures has been revealed and press releases focusing on successes in each IHBC region have been spreading the … Continue reading

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NESTA study on ‘alternative finance’ published

A new study has been published by the innovation charity NESTA that highlights sources and uses of ‘alternative finance’, which includes things such as crowdfunding and peer lending.  View further information on how to use and access alternative funding on … Continue reading

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Construction specialists ‘proud of their jobs’

A new survey by the Construction Industry Council has revealed that 83% of construction workers are people are proud to be working in the industry, figures produced in a wider survey of opinions on diversity, flexible working, sustainability and retrofitting … Continue reading

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HLF launch new online discussion forum

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has launched a new online discussion forum for grant recipients to network and share stories and advice. Topics include: landscape partnerships parks for people skills for the future young roots community technical help Join in … Continue reading

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