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Monthly Archives: March 2015
RSA: Toward a new contract for arts and culture – 11/03
The Royal Society of Arts (RSA), supported by the Arts Council, has suggested that a new contract should be brokered between government and the arts and culture sector, with a linked event scheduled for 11 March. The incoming UK government … Continue reading
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Retrospective LBC for Banksy
A mural by the street artist Banksy on the side of a Grade II listed Georgian home has been given retrospective listed building consent (LBC) by Cheltenham Borough Council. The national media have reported on the mural, which depicts two … Continue reading
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153 dwellings refused due to effect on Grade II* LB
A proposal for 153 houses in Cornwall has been refused on appeal due to the likely effect on the Grade II* listed church. The decision notice refers to the historical significance of the building and setting through time: ‘Its significance … Continue reading
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IHBC @ Stone Show: Promoting IHBC, HESPR & conservation
Thanks to support from English Heritage, the IHBC will once again be promoting conservation by and with our members at the Natural Stone Show, on 28-30 April, at ExCel, London, as it focuses on a material that forms ‘a significant … Continue reading
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Featuring @ Regen 2015: IHBC’s new membership leaflet!
The IHBC is delighted to announce that our new membership leaflet is on the way, and it will feature in its first major outing at the IHBC’s stand at Regen 2015 in Liverpool on 24-25 March. IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly … Continue reading
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High Court – development conflicting with neighbourhood plan
The High Court has upheld a decision by the Secretary of State to refuse a 111 home development in Leicestershire which conflicted with a neighbourhood plan. Broughton Astley Parish Council have posted a statement on their website as follows: The … Continue reading
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Neighbourhood Planning: £22 million funding and ‘Story so Far’ review
DCLG have produced a summary of the neighbourhood planning initiatives carried out to date, marking 50 referendums successfully being passed, whilst also announcing a £22 million fund to help support neighbourhood planning. DCLG writes: Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis … Continue reading
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Consultation: DCLG on S106 agreements
DCLG are consulting on proposals for change to section 106 agreements relating to affordable housing and the provision of student accommodation, with a closing date for responses of 19 March. Access the consultation
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Cornish Georgian Jewish cemetery receives funding for repair and restoration
Funding has been awarded to a Georgian Jewish cemetery of international significance by the Heritage Lottery Fund (£13,000) as well as raising funding from local community bodies. The Penzance cemetery has been comprehensively researched by the cemetery custodians, and the … Continue reading
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Wind Turbine near Dylan Thomas’ home blocked
The Telegraph has reported on the proposals to locate a wind turbine near the historic home of poet Dylan Thomas, whose family successfully fought a high court battle to approve the 147 foot high turbine affecting views of the property. … Continue reading
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Warwick Commission call for a joined up approach to culture, heritage and creativity
Joined up policy making for culture, heritage and creativity is just one of the recommendations made by the Warwick Commission in its report on the ‘Future of Cultural Value’ released this month, which also looks at the valuable contribution of … Continue reading
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