Daily Archives: 14/01/2015

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced a series of measures which are designed to simplify the process for setting up a new town or parish council, with the aim of allowing local people to have a … Continue reading →

Proposals to build 470 homes on a First World War airfield in Wiltshire have been put on show to the public. Planning Portal writes: Old Sarum Airfield, one of three in England that has been in continuous use as a … Continue reading →

An appeal against the refusal of two wind turbines at Norham in Northumberland has been dismissed by the Inspector, citing harm to the setting of the Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) of Duddo stone circle as part of the reason for … Continue reading →

A new guide has been published by DCLG setting out the expected responsibilities of the developer and the utilities provider at project scoping, planning permission, implementation and post implementation stages.  Download the guide IHBC newsblogs on housing

A new research and development fund aiming to encourage collaboration among those in the building supply chain has been launched, officially opening in February with a deadline for registration of applications set for midday on 15 April. Innovate UK writes: … Continue reading →

DCLG has launched a new consultation into starter home initiatives, including gathering views on the planning policies affecting these developments for first time buyers (deadline for responses 9 February):  Questions 1 to 5 will be of particular interest to IHBC … Continue reading →

Arts Council England are currently seeking a new panel chair (who may come from the heritage field) for their designation panel. Arts Council England writes: Arts Council England is looking to appoint an experienced Chair to the Designation Panel. The … Continue reading →

EH have published a series of free reports available for downloading from their website, charting the history of the national heritage collection and the history of the conservation movement and heritage protection.  EH writes: This is the most in-depth research … Continue reading →

Research undertaken by the Halifax into quality of life may be of interest to IHBC members involved in urban development and regeneration as the research looks at the quality of urban environments and overall community wellbeing, with the top place … Continue reading →

If you run a heritage or conservation related charity in Scotland you may be interested in responding to the call for entries to the Scottish Charity Awards, showcasing the community, partnership and campaigns which charities do across Scotland (closing date … Continue reading →