Monthly Archives: October 2015

The deadline for entering the Placemaking awards is now approaching, IHBC members will be interested to note there is a heritage category -entries must be submitted by Monday 19 October. Categories where you may submit an entry are: Award for … Continue reading →

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dealt with its first case of heritage crime, following attacks on Mali cultural heritage. The International Criminal Court writes: Today, 26 September 2015, Mr Ahmad Al Mahdi Al Faqi (Abu Tourab), was surrendered to … Continue reading →

Until the end of 2015, Taylor and Francis (the publishers of Planning Theory & Practice) are offering free access to a wide range of spatial planning articles, which could be an excellent opportunity for IHBC members not normally able to … Continue reading →

The National Trust (NT) has issued a research report into the implementation of planning in Areas of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB) in England. The National Trust (NT) writes: When our big campaign over Government planning reforms (the National Planning Policy … Continue reading →

Arts Council England has highlighted concerns relating to the economic resilience of Local Authority (LA) museums following spending cuts, but also gives some case studies which celebrate the success of those who thrive and suggests ways of dealing with museum-related … Continue reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is conducting a survey on engaging young people with heritage and are seeking opinion from professionals and organisations who organise activities for young people (or would like to!). HLF writes: The Heritage Lottery Fund is … Continue reading →

£36million of new European funding is avaiable to help with cross border environmental projects which deal with habitat recovery. DoENI writes: Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has called on environment groups to apply for share of over £36million pounds of … Continue reading →

The latest report on the extent of green belt within England has now been released, showing a small decrease in green belt allocation. DCLG writes: The extent of the designated Green Belt in England as at 31st March 2015 was … Continue reading →

A new National Infrastructure Commission has been launched to act as an independent body on transportation and infrastructure projects, chaired by the former Cabinet Minister and Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis. The National Infrastructure Commission writes: … a new independent National … Continue reading →

The well-known 1960’s flats at Red Road in Glasgow, once the tallest multi-storey structures in Europe and for a time proposed for demolition as part of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games ceremony, seem now set to be demolished this weekend. … Continue reading →

The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) have announced that Carole Souter CBE is to step down as Chief Executive of NHMF/HLF in April 2016. National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) writes: Carole Souter CBE, Chief … Continue reading →

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is seeking views on the production of local plans and their contents, in a call for evidence that closes on 23 October. DCLG writes: On 15 September Brandon Lewis MP, Minister for … Continue reading →

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has published two studies (focusing on the North West and Scotland) that examine the provision of planning staff, and the effects of lack of staff upon delivering essential services and meeting economic recovery. The … Continue reading →

Support for people considering a career in construction has been given a boost through the launch of a new website backed by CITB, the Construction Industry Training Board, called ‘Go Construct’. CITB writes: The construction industry is today launching ‘Go … Continue reading →

The Grade II* listed Denbigh hospital in North Wales is now the subject of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO), confirmed by the Welsh Government. Denbighshire County Council writes: Denbighshire County Council has hailed a decision by the Welsh Government to … Continue reading →

Throughout October there is an international programme of drawing based events organised by an arts education charity (The Big Draw) as on 10 October the first national architectural drawing day is being held, with events organised at RIBA HQ and … Continue reading →

A new scheme has been launched in Northern Ireland as part of Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week to bring museum collections and heritage archives out to local communities, aiming to make cultural heritage more accessible and help tackle social … Continue reading →

The first winners of the Scottish Heritage Angels awards have been announced. The Scottish Civic Trust writes: Heritage volunteers from across Scotland gathered at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre on Monday 28th September as the winners of the very first Scottish … Continue reading →

This week the Sheffield City Region formally signed a devolution deal which brings significant change to the region, with more say over funding in the region and a directly elected mayor. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) writes: … Continue reading →

A new report has been issued by the Merseyside Civic Society- State of the City III report ‘Empty Spaces Healthy Places’, together with an exhibition in the city. Civic Society writes: Yesterday Merseyside Civic Society launched their State of the … Continue reading →