Daily Archives: 17/06/2015

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 →

The Royal Warrant Holders Association have awarded the Plowden Medal to Nancy Bell (Head of Collection Care for The National Archives) and Sarah Staniforth (former Museums and Collections Director for the National Trust). The Royal Warrant Holders Association website lists … Continue reading →

The RIBA has launched a new resource which aims to champion and celebrate the diversity of roles and people within the construction industry, with positive role models publications designed to counteract stereotypes.  The Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) writes: … Continue reading →

Donald Trump has lost his latest legal challenge against an offshore wind farm project near his Scottish golf resort. The Scotsman article

A rare concrete wartime structure which was previously on the buildings at risk register has now been fully restored, with new interpretive materials installed.  Historic England writes: Fulwell Acoustic Mirror is a 4m high concave concrete dish, constructed on the … Continue reading →

Plans for a new four-storey building in the centre of St Albans will have to be reconsidered after the owners of an adjacent block of flats won a court battle at London’s High Court to quash planning permission because of … Continue reading →

The Heritage Alliance ‘heritage heroes’ awards are now open for entries, with a closing date of 15 September.  The Heritage Alliance Heroes award scheme was established to celebrate the outstanding contribution to society made by heritage volunteers in England. Now … Continue reading →

A new five-year initiative has been launched by RCHAMS and Historic Scotland, celebrating and recording the history and heritage of local communities across Scotland, with the first events happening in Livingston and Paisley.  Historic Scotland writes: A new five year … Continue reading →