Monthly Archives: September 2015

IHBC members and those who attended the recent annual school in Norwich will recall details of the talk by Dr Sharman Kadish of Jewish Heritage UK, and will be interested to know of the new synagogue condition survey report, which … Continue reading →

New guidance has been launched this week by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to help protect those who lead a traveller lifestyle as well as prevent unauthorised development within green belts, offering guidance on procedures for site … Continue reading →

The independent report into the impact of funding cuts and changes by Local Authorities has been released by the Welsh Government, reccomending ten action points and changes to secure the future of museums services. The Welsh Government writes: The Deputy … Continue reading →

The Scottish Government has announced it will review the operation of its planning system. This exercise will ‘identify the scope for further reform with a focus on delivering a quicker, more accessible and efficient planning process, in particular increasing delivery … Continue reading →

Historic England have digitised over 600,000 images held in the ‘red boxes’ collection and made these available online as part of the England’s Places website.  Historic England writes: Our Architectural Red Box photo collection is now available online on the … Continue reading →

Community planning in Northern Ireland is being given a digital boost, with a ‘techies in residence’ programme helping to make the most of vacant spaces in Belfast town centre. PLACE Northern Ireland writes: PLACE is delighted to have been selected, … Continue reading →

The 2015 Georgian Group awards are now open for entries, with seven categories and a deadline of 30 October.  The Georgian Group writes: Our Architectural Awards, sponsored by international estate agents Savills and now in their thirteenth year, recognise exemplary … Continue reading →

Following a decision by the construction sector training body, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), to withdraw core funding for The National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) from 2016, the NHTG board seeks sector endorsements to continue its work and help … Continue reading →

The Local Government Association (LGA) has set out a broad range of proposals for the Government to consider as part of the Spending Review, including setting planning fees by council. The LGA says that locally-set planning fees would ‘ensure effective, … Continue reading →

The ‘Walkie Talkie’ in the City Of London’s Fenchurch Street has won the 2015 Carbuncle Cup organised by Building Design magazine to find the UK’s worst building.  BD online

The owners of Warwick Castle are appealing after a council rejected plans for a permanent ‘glamping’ site in its grounds. Merlin Entertainments Group (MEG), which runs the attraction, submitted an application last year to build 20 permanent lodges and provide … Continue reading →

Winter brings a new series of practical building conservation training sessions offered by Historic Scotland (HS), some of which have subsidised options, tied to the Traditional Building Health Check Scheme. Historic Scotland writes: Historic Scotland is offering a series of … Continue reading →

Civic Voice (CV) has outlined the importance of having a civic outlook on life, and is urging those in the West Country to help form new societies. Civic Voice writes: The phrase ‘civic society’ might seem outdated – something the … Continue reading →

The Llanelli Star reports that five youths have been arrested following a fire at a historic Llanelli church on 13 August. View the article View updates on the Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service news release page

Hollywood A-lister George Clooney has been given permission to install 18 CCTV cameras at his £10m listed country home as South Oxfordshire District Council said planning permission could be granted as the CCTV system will not be detrimental to the … Continue reading →

Newport City Council is the first Welsh Council to use Local Development Orders (LDO), it will apply to Newport City Centre  Newport City Council writes: Newport City Council has become the first in Wales to introduce a planning initiative which … Continue reading →

The latest structures to be granted listed building status are a series of public houses constructed between 1918 and 1939, known as part of the ‘improved pub’ movement; this follows the high profile case of the Carlton Tavern demolition.  Historic … Continue reading →

In their latest newsletter the NHTG has highlighted the opportunities presented by the new ‘Trailblazer Apprenticeships’ encouraging employers to get involved to help create an apprenticeship that truly reflects needs. View more information about Trailblazer Apprenticeships View the August 2015 … Continue reading →

A new set of listed buildings has been revealed in Belfast, with 19 new listings being designated in the city. The Department of the Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI) writes: The Northern Ireland War Memorial Building on Waring Street and the … Continue reading →

The first ever Scottish Heritage Angel Awards shortlist has been revealed, with awards to be announced on 28 September The Scottish Heritage Angels Awards writes: Ancient sea caves, a paddle steamer, a listed railway building and a Victorian garden cemetery … Continue reading →

Latest monitoring statistics for Coastal Community Fund projects have revealed successes in employment opportunities, business support and tourism attractions in historic coastal areas.  DCLG writes: Job prospects are brightening for Britain’s seaside communities as the number of jobs, apprenticeships and … Continue reading →