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Daily Archives: 22/04/2015
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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