Daily Archives: 21/01/2015

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has launched a new £1 million fund aimed at helping local planning authorities to deal with breaches of planning control.  DCLG writes: Councils are set to receive a £1 million boost to … Continue reading →

The factory site at Huncoats in Lancashire that once produced the red NORI bricks which were used many global landmarks and regional properties has restarted production, 7 years after production ceased. HM Treasury writes: Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor … Continue reading →

The first purpose built cattery in England has been listed Grade II. The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) writes: Whittington Lodge, originally a cattery at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, has been listed Grade II by Heritage Minister … Continue reading →

The RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship is now open for entries, with a deadline of 24 April, offering architecture students the opportunity to travel and research a matter relating to ‘the survival of our cities and towns’. The Royal Institute … Continue reading →

A new model for providing planning and building services is to be implemented by Cheshire East Council, in the form of a consultancy. Cheshire East Council writes Cheshire East Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to set up a building and … Continue reading →

The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (DBIS) has announced changes to the rules of apprenticeships in England, which will allow employers to control the funding attached to their apprentices.  DBIS writes: The government has today (13 January 2015) outlined … Continue reading →

A historic South West Wales harbour will receive major investment to boost the port facilities, tourism offer and leisure facilities, including the provision of interpretation and a heritage trail. The Welsh Government writes: The First Minister visited Saundersfoot to announce … Continue reading →

English Heritage is seeking experts in London’s urban archaeology to apply for a position on the London Advisory Committee, with a closing date of Friday 27 February 2015. The Committee advises English Heritage on historic environment issues in London which … Continue reading →

The House of Commons Library has published a note summarising recent planning proposals.  Parliament writes: Since the Coalition Agreement, major reforms to the planning system have taken place with the introduction of the Localism Act 2011 and the National Planning … Continue reading →

The third reading of the Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Bill was passed by the House of Commons on the 9 January. The Bill aims to increase the number of self build and custom build properties, and create a national … Continue reading →

£20.6 million funding has been announced as an investment into UK historic parks by HLF The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) writes: From Brighton to Barnsley, historic public parks awarded Lottery grants for restoration works and new facilities   Seven much-loved public … Continue reading →

IHBC members with an interest in property research, archives and genealogy will welcome a new Ministry of Justice initiative which makes millions of wills available online for the first time, as well as the turn of the year making new … Continue reading →