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- HHBT to continue its work in the Highlands as part of SHBT 16/12/2025
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Daily Archives: 18/09/2015
IHBC officers sign up in support of NHTG’s future
Following a call from the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) for support in face of the news that the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the construction sector training body, will withdraw core funding for from 2016, IHBC has written in … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Toolbox: New Guidance Note on ‘Standard Conditions for LBC’
The IHBC has launched its new Guidance Note on using standard conditions for Listed Building Consent (LBC) applications, which can be found on our developing ‘Toolbox’ for practitioners The topics covered within the guidance note include: Tips on how to … Continue reading
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Last chance for British Standard course on building conservation: BS 7913, Birmingham, 5 Oct – with IHBC discounts!
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 Birmingham on 5 October. The courses on 7913 are presented … Continue reading
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Reminder: IHBC supported COTAC conference – early bird rate ends 1 Oct
To take advantage of the early bird rate on the upcoming COTAC ‘Connecting Conservation’ conference in London on 12 November, supported by the IHBC and other COTC partners, please be sure to book by 1 October. The conference covers three … Continue reading
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Victorian Society: Top 10 buildings at risk 2015
The Victorian Society has revealed its list of the most at risk Victorian buildings in England and Wales. The Victorian Society writes: The Victorian Society has announced the Top Ten Most Endangered Victorian and Edwardian Buildings in England and Wales … Continue reading
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Grade II listing for LGBTQ pub
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, one of the most historically significant LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) venues in London has been listed by the Minister for Heritage at Grade II following the advice of Historic England. Historic England writes: … Continue reading
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EU funding helps NI cross border historic building project
A historic building on the Northern Ireland border has been restored following assistance EU cross border funding from to bring the Ulster Canal Stores building in Clones back into use. The Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture and Rural Development writes: … Continue reading
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THA seeks trustees
England’s link body for voluntary heritage interests, The Heritage Alliance (THA), seeks trustees in areas particularly covering: Heritage in private ownership; Building conservation/Planning; Transport heritage, and Experience of regional issues. Chair Loyd Grossman writes: I am writing to ask you … Continue reading
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CITB calls on industry to work together on skill shortage
The Chief Executive officer (CEO) of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has called on construction businesses to work together to achieve the aim of attracting new talent to the construction industry and help address skills shortages, and revealed how … Continue reading
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Heritage crime – 200 attacks a day on listed buildings
Historic England took part in a metal theft conference last week, posting some of the headline information on their Twitter feed, revealing some shocking statistics on the level of issue for listed buildings: 200 attacks a day take place. The … Continue reading
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Opportunities: HE collaborative doctoral partnerships
Historic England (HE) has issued a call for proposals under the collaborative doctoral partnerships scheme. Historic England writes: We are now issuing a call for proposals from universities to co-supervise 1 of 3 CDA studentships to commence in October 2016. … Continue reading
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New fund to help locals take control of pubs at risk of closure
£1.5 million has been earmarked for communities in England to help local people take control public houses at risk of closure under the new ‘Pub Loan Fund’, and will help with refurbishment costs. Government writes: A new £1.5 million fund … Continue reading
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Enhancing historic landscapes: removing pylons
Four national parks have been awarded funding to assist with the removal of pylons and replacement with underground cabling. The National Grid writes: Plans to reduce the visual impact of electricity infrastructure in nationally protected landscapes across England and Wales … Continue reading
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