Daily Archives: 01/05/2015

Do you have something new to offer the IHBC? Let your Branch know if you are interested in our Council+!

Some of the IHBC’s Branches are still working on selecting their Council+ appointments, as they help the institute diversify and extend membership input into our forward planning through the ‘IHBC+’ initiative, so if you feel you have something new to … Continue reading

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IHBC Scotland’s Branch CPD & Networking event: 28 May

On 28 May, in Linlithgow, IHBC’s Scotland Branch will hold an innovative CPD and networking event involving an array of short presentations by members and others on aspects of their work, all of which will offer delegates a unique chance … Continue reading

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IHBC members with benefits: ‘3 only’ subsidised places on Oxford ‘Anglican Churches’ course

The IHBC is offering the opportunity of up to three subsidised places to the IHBC-sponsored University of Oxford Department of Continuing Education ‘Anglican Churches’ short course, to be held on 22 and 23 May. A £50 reduction in the course … Continue reading

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Extensive fire damage at National Trust’s Clandon Park

A fire has extensively damaged Clandon Park in Surrey owned by the National Trust. The National Trust (NT) writes: We’re saddened to say that a fire broke out on Wednesday 29 April at Clandon Park in Surrey.  Everyone was evacuated … Continue reading

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UK first: Scotland’s online tool on town inter-relationships

A new tool has been published by a consortium of four partners to promote the better understanding of towns and their inter-relationships in Scotland. The Carnegie UK Trust writes: A consortium, made up of the Carnegie UK Trust, Scotland’s Towns … Continue reading

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Election updates: Manifesto pledges & more

Election coverage continues on The Planning Portal Blog with an analysis of each party manifesto and its policies affecting town planning, whilst BEFS assesses the potential impact of proposals on Scotland’s built environment and RIBA urges us to ‘Build a … Continue reading

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Crown Court considers unauthorised works to GII Llanwenarth House

Newport Crown Court considered unauthorised alteration works to a Grade II (GII) listed property in South Wales, once home to Cecil Alexander (composer of ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’), with sentencing due to take place on May 15. The Daily … Continue reading

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NI carrier bag levy to fund £½m of listed building works

Did you know that the carrier bag levy where you pay a small charge for carrier bags in shops can go to fund listed building works? DoENI writes: Environment Minister Mark H Durkan today gave hope to environmental groups suffering … Continue reading

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Council set to demand demolished pub is rebuilt ‘brick by brick’

A council is poised to demand a demolished historic pub be rebuilt ‘brick by brick’ after it was demolished without permission.  LocalGov writes: Westminster City Council is expected to next week issue an unprecedented enforcement order requiring the owners of … Continue reading

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RBKC serves enforcement notice over ‘red tape’ stripes

A woman in west London’s Kensington has been told by The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) to remove the red and white stripes she had painted on her house in protest over a rejected planning application. RBKC has … Continue reading

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Bath development ‘row’ based on size and details

A row over whether a block of apartments in Bath should be demolished or altered has been referred to the planning inspectorate as City councillors say the scheme as built bears little resemblance to the scheme they approved.  The BBC … Continue reading

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