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Monthly Archives: April 2015
IHBC’s HESPR highlights: are you missing out on business?
If you run or work in a heritage-based business and are a full member of the IHBC, and not on the IHBC’s HESPR scheme, you may be missing out on the many benefits this brings, including regular bulletins of current … Continue reading
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IHBC’s digital network passes 10,000
The IHBC’s digital network membership has reached the milestone of over 10,000 followers across Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook. IHBC Communications Secretary Charles Strang said: ‘The IHBC currently has 4732 followers on Twitter, 4794 group members on Linkedin and 866 likes in … Continue reading
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Critical Crittall test case: Refusal of replacement of Crittal windows with double glazed timber
The High Court challenge relating to the refusal for replacement of original Crittall windows with double glazed timber units at a property in Hampshire is available online. Listed building consent was refused in September 2013 (and appeal refused in June … Continue reading
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Scotland’s Towns Partnership new web portal
Members may recall that the IHBC held a round table event at the Scotland’s Towns Conference in November 2014, and members who are interested in town centre issues will be interested to learn of the new resources available from Scotland’s … Continue reading
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New PD and DM guidance for England introduced
The recent changes to development management (DM) and permitted development (PD) legislation – relating to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 and the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 – have … Continue reading
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New DoENI cross-border guide to sustainable building
A cross-border guide to sustainable construction has been produced by SmartEco Hub for the Department of the Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI), looking at the uses of renewable technology and the practicalities of collaborative approaches between the public and private sectors, … Continue reading
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New BRE Trust resilience project
A new research project has been launched by the BRE Trust, aiming to improve the resilience of the built environment towards climate change. BRE writes: The largest UK charity dedicated specifically to built environment research, the BRE Trust, has announced … Continue reading
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Arts Council England ‘big data’ project for heritage tourism
Arts Council England has made available the results of data which reveals trends in visitor experience and spend at museums and heritage sites, via a new service ‘Insight’ and are inviting interested professionals to sign up for a free trial … Continue reading
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And now the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards: Call for Entries
The Scottish Heritage Angel awards have been launched, with a call for entries to recognise and celebrate the work of individuals and community groups by 30 June. Historic Scotland writes: A new awards programme has been launched to celebrate the … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Annual School Early Bird extends for another week… And bursaries still available too!
The early bird rates for the IHBC’s 2015 School have been extended for another week, as pressure on booking means that we have more wanting to book than we can process just now, while if you are worried about cost, … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Context goes shopping: Retail tales & insights
The new edition of the IHBC’s celebrated membership journal, Context is now out and going shopping to explore at the diverse aspects of retail and heritage issues across the UK. IHBC’s Projects Officer and Editorial Board Chair Fiona Newton said: … Continue reading
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Members with benefits: SW Branch ‘Thatch day’ discounts
IHBC members are able to gain a £20 discount on the cost of a valuable day’s training in thatching to be held on 19 May at Frogmary Green Farm, Somerset, thanks to support from Historic England. IHBC South West branch … Continue reading
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… And more members with benefits: BS7913 Seminar @ 20% discount for IHBC
A one day seminar (with IHBC member discount) has been organised by the Environment Study Centre exploring the best practice standard for the conservation of historic buildings (BS7913), to be held in London’s Somerset House on 1 June and in … Continue reading
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‘Renovation and maintenance: 1/4+ of Europe’s construction industry’
The recent Horizon 2020 Expert Group Report on cultural heritage calls for the EU to do more to promote innovation in cultural heritage and its wider contributions to society, as it also notes that ‘renovation and maintenance represents more than … Continue reading
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IHBC’s congratulations: Europa Nostra success for CCT, HSI, YAC, Stonehenge and – yet again – Middleport
The IHBC is delighted to offer its warmest congratulations to the winners of prestigious Europa Nostra awards, as the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT), North of England Civic Trust’s ‘Heritage Skills Initiative’ (HSI), the Young Archaeologists Club (YAC), Stonehenge visitor centre … Continue reading
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Research resource update: Online historic building conservation etc.
Did you know that there are two websites in particular that allow you to find presentations and papers relating to matters covered by the IHBC’s Areas of Competence, and we mean ‘ worldwide’? Slideshare is a website where anyone can … Continue reading
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Funding boost for Welsh libraries and museums
New funding has been announced by the Welsh Government to support museums and archives, aiming to help libraries become community hubs and increase the accessibility of cultural resources for communities throughout Wales (also linked to the 2015 Year of Adventure … Continue reading
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Call for Entries- RIBA Research Awards
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) invites a call for entries for the research trust awards fund, with a deadline of 1 June. The RIBA writes: The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is calling for applications from individuals … Continue reading
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NI Assembly knowledge exchange on coastline planning
The Northern Ireland (NI) Assembly met for policy briefing sessions and knowledge exchange relating to planning for coastal areas with sessions covering. Shoreline management planning in Northern Ireland Marine planning for the blue economy: small island: big challenges Landscape Planning … Continue reading
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And finally:… some reviews of political manifestos
If you are interested to know what your prospective parliamentary candidate has to say about issues affecting the built and natural environment you will be interested in the Planning Portal review of manifestos and the RTPI’s commendable general election resource. … Continue reading
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IHBC interim research update on CO salaries
The sector research operations of the IHBC, the UK’s lead body for built and historic environment conservation specialists, include monitoring Conservation Officer (CO) and related posts in England, and while recent data suggests in some parts of the country a … Continue reading
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Join IHBC at the Natural Stone Show: Free registration!
Registration for the Natural Stone, show to be held at ExCel in London from 28-30 April, is now open – where, supported by Historic England, the IHBC will host a stand at which members are welcome to volunteer – with … Continue reading
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Is local plan housing delivery too slow?
Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners (NLP) have produced a research report which examines the impact of the NPPF on local plan delivery, and associated housing allocations, asking: ‘Is local plan housing delivery too slow?’ The NLP report- ‘Signal Failure: A Review … Continue reading
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‘Civic Trust Cymru’ Launched
On 1 April the Civic Trust for Wales became ‘Civic Trust Cymru’. View the new website at http://civictrustcymru.org.uk View the history of the Civic Trust for Wales and Civic Trust Cymru Follow Civic Trust Cymru on Twitter (@CivicTrustCymru)
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NI Rural Micro Capital Grant Programme launched
A new small grants programme has been launched by the Northern Ireland (NI) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) which can help repairs and improvements to rural community facilities, with a deadline of 22 May. The Northern Ireland Executive … Continue reading
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