Daily Archives: 22/06/2015

Conservation’s British Standard (7913) training reminder: 2 July, Manchester

A one day seminar (with IHBC member discount) has been organised by the Environment Study Centre exploring the best practice standard for the conservation of historic buildings (BS7913), to be held in Manchester on 2 July.  IHBC Education Secretary David … Continue reading

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New HE Designation Yearbook produced

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

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Cultural Heritage Counts for Europe released

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

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Apprenticeships given legal protection & status of degrees

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

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CAB on the hidden housing crisis

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

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