Daily Archives: 10/06/2015

The Welsh Government (WG) is consulting on the proposals relating to the introduction of a new category of application type (developments of national significance) with a closing date for responses of 12 August. The Welsh Government writes: This consultation seeks … Continue reading →

With issues surrounding heritage crime affecting the condition and maintenance of our historic building stock, you may like to consider taking part in the latest National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) project, who have has launched a nationwide survey to assess … Continue reading →

The first stage of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill was enacted this week, bringing planned potential new powers for more strategic planning actions, transport, housing, health, social care and skills training further forward. DCLG writes: A major step … Continue reading →

The closing date for the Mayor of London’s High Street Fund which offers up to £20,000 of funding to high streets improvement projects, using a crowdfunding approach, with a closing date of 29 June.  Spacehive and the Mayors High Street … Continue reading →

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 →