Daily Archives: 29/04/2015

The latest statistics show a growth in apprenticeship and traineeship figures from the latest academic year, writes the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)  CITB writes: Apprenticeships are going from strength to strength after official figures revealed they saw a boost … Continue reading →

A poll by the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) reveals opinions that the Green Investment Bank should be given a greater role in national infrastructure projects, and criticises the role of the planning system in lack of action … Continue reading →

Recruiting has commenced for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Historic Environment Scotland (HES). Jane Ryder OBE, Chair, HES, writes: This is an extraordinary and exciting moment for the historic environment in Scotland as the organisation prepares to … Continue reading →

London Mayor Boris Johnson has decided not to intervene over proposals for a 215-metre high residential tower, the UK’s tallest, proposed for Marsh Wall near Canary Wharf on the Isle of Dogs in East London. The scheme, known as South … Continue reading →

The Department for Communities and Local Government has announced changes to the guidance on the vacant building credit (VBC) regime initially introduced in November last year.  The changes confirm that the intention of the VBC is to act as an … Continue reading →

The Welsh Government have released a new best practice guide to community asset transfer, outlining case studies of successful transfer, templates for best practice and summarising the legislative process applicable to transfers. Download the guide

The Icon Conservation Awards 2015 Programme has been launched, with six major national awards on offer to individuals or on behalf of an organisation or community projects, with applications due before 15 May 2015. further details…

The Open University (OU) is seeking participants for a national project relating to the adaption of religious buildings, and offering two PhD studentships connected to the project.  The Open University (OU) writes: Researchers at The Open University (OU) are looking … Continue reading →

Several war memorials associated with Gallipoli have been listed, or had their listing upgraded, to make the centenary of the military action. Historic England writes: War memorials in Warwickshire, Greater Manchester and Kent associated with Gallipoli, one of the most … Continue reading →

The Historic Houses Association (HHA) has been celebrating its 40,000th member.  The Historic Houses Association (HHA) writes: We are delighted to announce that we now have our 40,000th Friend! Kate Dewhirst from Stockton-on-Tees became the 40,000th Friend of the HHA … Continue reading →

The National Trust (NT) has now completed the three year project restoring Mount Stewart in County Down, costing £8 million and involving volunteers, staff and specialist contractors.  The National Trust (NT) writes: Mount Stewart, on the shores of Strangford Lough in … Continue reading →