Monthly Archives: June 2015

A study of the first 100 completed large grant aided HLF projects has been released which documents their aims and impacts, featuring case studies from throughout the UK where grants were over £5 million.  The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) writes: … Continue reading →

A BBC report examines the forthcoming repair works at Buckingham Palace, and the possibility that HM Queen may have to move out whilst £150 million of work is carries out. View the news report and video on the BBC website … Continue reading →

This year National Women in Engineering Day was celebrated on 23 June, and to coincide with this the Institute of Civil Engineering is offering free online access to articles that address the issues of diversity in the built environment.  The … Continue reading →

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland (NI) has released the results of research into local authority arts and culture expenditure from 2006-2013, which includes heritage data, offering an insight into regional variations prior to reorganisation.  The data also includes arts … Continue reading →

An independent consortium has published their report into the scenarios for major repair and renewal at the Palace of Westminster, highlighting the poor condition of many parts of the building and considering the impact of five different options to manage … Continue reading →

King’s College London has withdrawn their plans to demolish 154-158 and the façade at 152-153 Strand.  SAVE Britain’s Heritage writes: SAVE is delighted with this news and salutes King’s decision.  We hope this action will lead to a happy outcome … Continue reading →

New legislation has been published by the Scottish Government (SG) which aims to address issues of land reform, including the creation of a Scottish Land Commission and great community right to buy powers.  The Scottish Government writes: Land Reform Minster … Continue reading →

The new issue of the Historic England (HE) designation yearbook (covering 2014- 2015) has now been published and is available online.  Historic England writes: The third annual Designation Yearbook features a wide range of buildings and sites added to the … Continue reading →

Cultural heritage counts for Europe has been launched, calling for all European countries to recognise the contribution which heritage can make to sustainable development (using indicators to show impact over time), integrate full heritage protection in their policies, and facilitate … Continue reading →

The Minister for Skills (Nick Boles) has announced plans to introduce a new Enterprise Bill in Autumn relating to the creation of 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 and the status of an apprenticeship being seen as equal to a degree. … Continue reading →

The Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) has released a research study into housing issues in England and Wales, painting a picture of the real issues which affect housing tenants and property owners across these areas where three people a minute now … Continue reading →

Energy efficiency measures and traditional building repairs are able to be funded for those on low incomes under new proposals announced by the Scottish Government The Scottish Government writes: Up to £21 million will be invested in a new three … Continue reading →

The London Assembly is calling on the Mayor of London to back a new campaign to make London the world’s first National Park City. The London Assembly writes: A motion agreed unanimously by Assembly Members today calls on the Mayor … Continue reading →

The Big Lottery has allocated £175 million of funding, in partnership with European Social Fund, to help address poverty and skills issues in areas of socio-economic deprivation. IHBC members who work in rural areas may be interested to learn that … Continue reading →

The Civic Trust awards are now open for entries, with a closing date of 31 July.  The Civic Trust writes: The 2016 Civic Trust Awards application round is open now. The Civic Trust Awards application round opened on 22nd May 2015 and … Continue reading →