Daily Archives: 29/05/2015

New IHBC Context online – ‘Impact of the First World War’

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The latest issue of the IHBC’s journal Context now available online is Issue 137, a timely issue concentrating on the impact of the First World War Articles include: Malcolm Noble, ‘To Obliterate Forever Hunnish Names’ Geoffrey Stell, ‘Orkney’s Legacy Of … Continue reading →

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Historic Scotland Summer School: IHBC SC will be there, and with 10% reductions for IHBC members, will you?

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The annual summer school run by Historic Scotland offers students the opportunity to gain hands on practical building conservation skills and learn from specialists at first hand, so this year the IHBC is hosting a stand at the networking evening, … Continue reading →

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IHBC welcomes new look for the NHTG

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The IHBC has welcomed the new corporate styling of the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG), with its launch of a new branding of the organisation that will be reflected throughout their literature and website.  IHBC Director Sean O’Reilly said: ‘It’s … Continue reading →

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Queen’s Speech 2015: select items for IHBC members

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More than 20 new bills are proposed in the latest Queen’s Speech, with many relating to issues that may affect the work of IHBC members.  The Gov.uk website writes: Housing Bill The purpose of the Bill is to: help give … Continue reading →

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Historic parks in London designated SSSIs

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Two historic parks in London with origins in the 15th century are the latest designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bushy Park and Home Park in the London Borough of Richmond. Natural England writes: Two of London’s much-loved parks … Continue reading →

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UNESCO’s WHS nomination recommendations include Forth Bridge

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Members who attended the IHBC 2014 Annual School in Edinburgh will recall that one of the tours offered was the Forth Bridge and this week UNESCO progressed its potential inscription, describing it as a ‘masterpiece of creative genius’ and recommending … Continue reading →

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NI review of environmental crime issues

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The Criminal Justice Inspectorate has recently completed a review of the operation of the Northern Ireland (NI) Environment Agency’s Environmental Crime Unit, noting issues relating to enforcement and assessing how the unit works strategically.  As the focus of the report … Continue reading →

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First for Welsh Government: tackling poverty through culture

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The Welsh Government has introduced a new programme to tackle issues in areas of socio-economic deprivation, using arts and cultural activities that are also linked to a national education plan, initially through six pioneer areas across the country.  The 2014 … Continue reading →

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Wiltshire solar farm appeal dismissed

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A planning inspector has backed Wiltshire Council and dismissed an appeal by solar farm developer Sun Edison for a 12-megawatt array on land at Little Chatfield close to listed buildings. The proposed scheme is a mile from the Norrington Solar … Continue reading →

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CPRE’s ‘Tranquility mapping’ and planning policy

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CPRE has launched a new interactive map which is designed to show the level of tranquility across the UK, mapping places where you can ‘get away from it all’ and also helping Councils to develop national tranquility policies. CPRE writes: … Continue reading →

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Opinion: call for the reinstatement of the Ministry for Tourism and Heritage

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A piece in the current issue of New Statesman calls for the reinstatement of the Ministry for Tourism and Heritage, making links between planning policy of the NPPF and the economic benefits of a vital and flourishing tourism industry, as … Continue reading →

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