Monthly Archives: May 2015

SAVE Britain’s Heritage have issued congratulatory praise for the Turner Prize panel; the 2015 nominations include the artist group ‘Assemble’ who have worked with the Granby Four Streets area residents in Liverpool to react against the Pathfinder designation which earmarks … Continue reading →

It has been widely reported in the press and media this week that the Greek government has now decided to drop legal action against the UK Government, contrary to the previous advice of their barrister, and pursue negotiations on the … Continue reading →

Former chief construction adviser Paul Morrell has warned in an commission report from the Edge – a multi-disciplinary, campaigning built-environment think tank – that professions within the built environment are in danger of losing their status within a decade unless … Continue reading →

The Scottish Government has announced that 42 applications have been submitted this years SAQP awards, while IHBC members may be interested to view the submissions relating to heritage and regeneration.  The Scottish Government writes: The Awards are one of the … Continue reading →

Channel 4 has a new TV programme which looks at how those who have constructed new developments without planning permission, and been the subject of enforcement have dealt with their situations. The programme is called ‘Damned Designs: don’t demolish my … Continue reading →

Building writes that ‘spending on university estates likely to shift away from new build’. Building.co.uk article

Protestors have occupied Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton and police station as part of a demonstration against local gentrification. Police were forced to remove protestors from Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton, at just after 3pm on Saturday afternoon before using CS spray … Continue reading →

A new website resource, aimed at celebrating the culture and heritage of small towns and settlements has been launched by Europa Nostra, and includes UK participation from Port Carlisle). Europa Nostra writes: A website dedicated to Europa Nostra’s new programme … Continue reading →

Kate Mavor, the outgoing chief executive of the National Trust for Scotland, and soon to be chief executive of new property-owning charity English Heritage, has criticised the Scottish Government and local councils for not doing enough to protect the country’s … Continue reading →

The Heritage Alliance Heroes award scheme, celebrating the contribution of heritage volunteers, is now open for entries with a deadline of 15 September. The Heritage Alliance (THA) writes: The Heritage Alliance Heroes award scheme was established to celebrate the outstanding … Continue reading →

The AJ retrofit awards are open for entries until 15 May, with special categories for heritage and listed buildings, and cultural buildings.  AJ writes: The AJ Retrofit Awards celebrate and reward the most innovative and creative retrofit projects across the … Continue reading →

The independent non-partisan think tank ResPublica has launched a new campaign which is designed to highlight the importance of ‘beauty’ to society.  ResPublica writes: We are delighted to announce that two further organisations have joined the group of partners working … Continue reading →

A ledgerstone survey is being launched in England and Wales aiming to record details of memorial floor stones, with volunteers sought to support the project.  The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) writes: Over 250,000 incised or … Continue reading →

Members of The Heritage Alliance, of which the IHBC is one, are urging people to contact their newly elected MP to encourage them to support heritage issues.  The Heritage Alliance (THA) writes: You can help ensure the future survival of … Continue reading →

Kings Lynn planning committee in the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk have approved a new-build country house, utilising a hydrogen fuel cell energy system, citing paragraph 55 of the NPPF as a key consideration.  The planning application … Continue reading →

Northern Ireland’s (NI) culture minister has highlighted the importance of the arts and creative projects to community development and wellbeing, saying ‘The arts are a right, not a luxury. They should be accessible to all regardless of means or background.’  … Continue reading →

A project to transform a former railway shed in Stirling into a building conservation training centre – the ‘Engine Shed’ has taken a step forward with the appointment of a contractor, as David Mitchell, director of conservation at Historic Scotland … Continue reading →

The conclusion of a recent report is that half a million jobs would be created by transforming our economy from a take, make and throwaway one to a genuinely green one which optimises efficiency, renewability and working with environmental respect. … Continue reading →

On 2 April an open letter published in The Times, from leading peers, called for cross party consensus to make home energy efficiency an infrastructure spending priority.  Energy Bill Revolution writes: The 5 peers who include representatives of all the … Continue reading →

A blaze thought to have been caused by a fireball which was launched from a trebuchet at Warwick Castle has destroyed a historic boathouse. The BBC writes: Sparks from the projectile are believed to have ignited the blaze. About 300 … Continue reading →

The change of use of a grade II listed BT telephone box within a central London conservation area would unacceptably undermine its function and importance as an icon of 20th century industrial design. Planning Resource article