Daily Archives: 22/05/2015

SAVE have issued a statement welcoming a holding direction that suspends planning permission for Kings College’s plans while ministers consider whether to call in the application for public inquiry, and Historic England’s change of position on its assessment of the … Continue reading →

The National Assembly for Wales has now passed the Planning (Wales) Bill, and the Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee (CELGC) have invited submissions of written evidence to assist in its consideration of the Bill (closing date 19 June)  The … Continue reading →

Discussions on city devolution and creating a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ have moved a step further, with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne confirming that the Queen’s Speech will contain ‘a bill to enable a radical new model of city government’  … Continue reading →

The owners of a Welsh ‘holistic’ retreat established on a small-holding near Llandrindod Wells have appealed an enforcement notice requiring them to remove structures that include three shepherds’ huts, an eco classroom and a ‘tree house’ which has a kitchen, … Continue reading →

‘Golden’ – at 21 (69ft) metres tall, one of the tallest sculptures in the country and costing some £130,000 of Section 106 monies – is set to dominate the North Staffordshire skyline, replacing the Potteries Pyramid, which will be moved … Continue reading →

The first ever female winner of the Skills Build awards was awarded at this year’s Skills Build awards, as Demi-Leigh Graham won the Joinery New Entrant category.  CITB writes: Demi-Leigh Graham was ‘amazed’ when she became the first woman to … Continue reading →

This week a series of events were held throughout Scotland to raise the profile of apprenticeship opportunities and careers, with many construction and built environment events, support from CITB for pledging apprenticeship placements and a £125,000 funding boost for female … Continue reading →

One of the innovative actions proposed as part of the Farrell Review is due to be launched  later this year, with PLACE professionals being embedded in local authorities.  Tony Finn of the GLA advocated the proactive planning and public service … Continue reading →

A new website which is designed to record all UK war memorials (including modern conflicts) has been launched this week in a partnership between English Heritage, Civic Voice, The Imperial War Museums and War Memorials Trust.  Civic Voice writes: First … Continue reading →

This week the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced details of £98 million investment into nine projects, while a guest blog written by the HLF chair Sir Peter Luff discusses the value of industrial and scientific heritage to the UK. … Continue reading →

The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) today released figures on volunteering in culture and arts by adults in Northern Ireland in 2013/14, revealing the top reasons why people volunteer and the profile of events which take place (such … Continue reading →

English Heritage (EH), has launched a search for its first ever CEO- a Child Executive Officer: under-13s only need apply, and must do so by 7 June as excuses for late or missing submissions cannot be accepted.  English Heritage writes: … Continue reading →

The BBC show ‘24 hours in the past’ has transported participants to a challenge to live within a particular time period for 24 hours, adopting roles typical of that time, a recent episode had one participant thinking about building design. … Continue reading →