Daily Archives: 19/08/2015

IHBC welcomes Prof May Cassar as 2015 Student Award judge

Professor May Cassar, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Heritage at University College London (UCL) has been appointed as the judge for this year’s IHBC Gus Astley Student Awards, the Institute’s annual award presented for an outstanding item of relevant … Continue reading

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THA responds to ‘Fixing the Foundations’ + releases call for evidence

The Heritage Alliance has released a statement responding to the recent Treasury’s Statement of Intent, Fixing the Foundations: The Government’s Productivity Plan (highlighting issues of particular concern to the historic environment), and are also seeking your evidence to assist in … Continue reading

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CITB supports new ‘WEcan’ work experience programme

The new WEcan work experience initiative which highlights opportunities in different career paths and improves transferable skills for young people (as well as appointing youth ambassadors for peer to peer support) is being supported by CITB, who will be highlighting … Continue reading

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RTPI research – building in the green belt

The RTPI have released new research which shows that constructing new homes in London’s green belt could result in 3.9-7.5 million car journeys each week. The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) writes: Using commuting data from the 2011 Census (provided … Continue reading

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Have Your Say – Help HE shape the HAR register

Historic England are seeking opinions on ways in which to improve the Buildings At Risk Register and information on how you use it, through a simple online survey. Find the survey online HE on Heritage At Risk HE compilation of … Continue reading

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Have Your Say – Place Assessment Tool

Architecture and Design Scotland and NHS Scotland are seeking views about the recently developed ‘Place Standard Assessment Tool’, through a short online survey. A+DS writes: A+DS has been working with partners NHS Scotland and Scottish Government to develop a Place … Continue reading

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London is the ‘most Googled’ for culture

London & Partners (the official promotional company for London) has released the results of a study which shows that London is the ‘most googled’ city in the world for cultural events and attractions. London & Partners writes: London is the … Continue reading

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