Monthly Archives: June 2015

The new environmental challenge fund is open for applications, with  £300,000 funding for local community environment projects across Northern Ireland (NI).  One section of the awards is particularly relevant for IHBC NI members, ‘Proposals which promote environmental education and awareness … Continue reading →

The Victorian Society (Voc Soc) is calling for nominations for the list of most endangered buildings in the UK, with nominations closing on 1 July.  The Victorian Society writes: The Victorian Society is asking the public to nominate buildings for … Continue reading →

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has commissioned major new research into whether cuts to planning departments are undermining economic recovery across the North West (NW) region. This is the first time, since budget cuts took place in 2010, that … Continue reading →

If you employ or know of a young person in the construction trade who has outstanding skills, why not nominate them (or your own company!) for the Scottish Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Awards 2015, which has a closing date of 19 … Continue reading →

If you aware of an exemplary church conservation project you might consider entering it for The King of Prussia Gold Medal Award, which has a closing date of 1 August. The National Churches Trust writes: The search is on for … Continue reading →

To celebrate its tenth anniversary the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has released a review of projects that have been funded since its founding, one part of the Stonehenge Riverside Project, and another the Mackintosh Architecture project.  The Arts … Continue reading →

The Telegraph has published a list of 20 sites in the UK which (in the view of the author, Emma Mills) are currently being overlooked by UNESCO. The sites suggested range from Blackpool tower to the town of Knaresbrough. View … Continue reading →

The IHBC is delighted to announce that the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is to offer copies of their briefings on ‘Lime’ and ‘Energy efficiency in old buildings’ to delegates at the IHBC’s Norwich School (subject to … Continue reading →

The new Chief Executive of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS), Simon Skinner, has been appointed, and starts his new role next week.  The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) writes: We’re delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief … Continue reading →

Government in England has called on Local Authorities there to follow the action of central government and make efforts to release surplus land for housing development, along with following new regulations to publish property and asset registers DCLG writes: Communities … Continue reading →

The Treasury has released information on planned savings by department, including £230 million in DCLG, £30 million in DCMS and £83 million in DEFRA. HM Treasury writes: The savings for 2015-16 announced today (Thursday 4 June) are being achieved through … Continue reading →

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled this week that the UK ‘cannot apply, with respect to all housing, a reduced rate of VAT to the supply and installation of energy-saving materials, since that rate is reserved … Continue reading →

Civic Voice are calling for participation in this year’s Civic Day which is to be held on Saturday June 20, if you run community heritage projects (or would like to consider ways of doing this) why not submit an event … Continue reading →

Private correspondence between Prince Charles and government ministers has been released under freedom of information requests, and includes matters relating to the care and conservation of historic buildings.  The BBC has an analysis of matters relating to historic buildings on … Continue reading →

Europa Nostra is to ‘livestream’ this year’s European Heritage awards ceremony on 11 June which means that you can watch the event unfold live online for free and get a preview of some exciting European heritage projects. The event will … Continue reading →

Think Tank ‘Edge’ has released the results of a commission inquiry relating to the fields of the built environment and construction, highlighting the need for cross-industry collaboration and a forward thinking attitude to professionalism to avoid silo mentality.  In 2014 … Continue reading →

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Science and Engineering in Arts Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA) is currently advertising a range of PhD opportunities, over three paths (heritage, industry and policy).  The following opportunities are currently advertised: ‘Nanoscale strategies for the … Continue reading →

An online survey by the independent built environment research organisation Create Streets has revealed an interesting insight into the types of housing preferred by design professionals and students. The quick and visual survey was designed to assess which may be … Continue reading →

IHBC NewsBlog has received the following amendment to the NewsBlog of June 3rd 2015 in which it was reported that ‘Groups including the Country Landowners’ Association have expressed concern about the Authority’ s policy on barn conversions and a move … Continue reading →

Do you employ or know of a young person in the building trade who has outstanding skills? If so, why not nominate them for the Youthbuild young builder of the year (closing date 31 July) Youthbuild writes: Applications for the … Continue reading →

An application for Heritage Lottery funding to help support works to Victoria Pier has not been successful, and demolition previously reported in the IHBC NewsBlogs may be pursued by the Council, although a new application for funding is still possible.  … Continue reading →

£668,000 of additional funding has been announced by the Scottish Government (SG) to support community led regeneration initiatives as part of the Strengthening Communities Programme, including conversion of buildings into new facilities.  The Scottish Government writes: Enterprising community groups who … Continue reading →

The Irish Times has reported on criticism of the Living City Initiative for Dublin, as it may exclude larger Georgian properties.  The Living City Initiative covers Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Waterford, and is designed to encourage people to … Continue reading →