Daily Archives: 12/12/2014

The Welsh Government have this week further debated matters affecting the sustainable development of the country, to be introduced in the ‘Well-being of Future Generations’ Bill, described as ‘perhaps the most ambitious piece of legislation that the Welsh Government has … Continue reading →

The Historic Environment Scotland Bill received Royal Assent on 9 December, which will now lead to Historic Environment Scotland being formed. Full legislation text Bill’s progress and previous amendments IHBC NewBlogs on the HES bill

The Government is to make a further £30m available to help make homes in England and Wales more energy efficient. Localgov writes: The latest phase of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund will see households able to access up to … Continue reading →

DEMOLITION work has begun on Abronhill High School, the school made famous in Gregory’s Girl. Latest News writes: Abronhill High School was the backdrop for Bill Forsyth’s coming of age romantic comedy. The low-budget film starring John Gordon Sinclair, Dee … Continue reading →

The Kerslake Review – an independent report commissioned by The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) in July) -has now been published calling for ‘a simplified planning framework this should flow from the City Plan’ as part of its … Continue reading →

Labour councillors have joined stars including Benedict Cumberbatch in calling for Soho to be protected from mounting ‘gentrification’, following the closure of a nightclub. LocalGov writes: The calls came after Westminster decided to revoke the license of historic nightclub Madame … Continue reading →

The Department of Transport (DoT) has published plans for ‘a transformational level of investment’ in the strategic road network, which includes details of the provision of a 1.8 mile tunnel at Stonehenge.  Page 13 of the Road Investment Strategy overview … Continue reading →

The Welsh Assembly recently debated and voted in favour of a motion recognising the importance of religious buildings to Welsh heritage, calling for a register to be formed and for their importance to be recognised in the Heritage Bill.  The … Continue reading →

Further details of the roofing grants available to help listed places of worship (as discussed in the recent budget announcements) have now been released. The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) writes: Congregations across the UK responsible for looking after listed … Continue reading →

The Museum of London potential move to Smithfield market has been welcomed in principle by The Victorian Society (Vic Soc). The Victorian Society writes: The Victorian Society has welcomed, in principle, the news that the Museum of London may move … Continue reading →

Prospective participants are invited to an event in March 2015 where the doors of construction sites are opened as part of a national project run with the aim of challenging perceptions and showcasing construction careers. Are you involved in running … Continue reading →