Daily Archives: 20/11/2015

IHBC NI and NIAPT: ‘Promoting New Partnerships’ together

The IHBC’s Northern Ireland (NI) Branch and the Northern Ireland Committee of the Association of Preservation Trusts (NIAPT) held their first joint conference at Hillsborough Castle on 10 November, discussing how building preservation trusts can work with partners to promote … Continue reading

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IHBC’s Course Connection Day 2015: A big thanks to students

The IHBC offers a big ‘Thank you’ to all who came along to the third annual Conservation Course Connection Day in Birmingham on Wednesday 18 November, which was well attended with students on courses from across the UK coming from … Continue reading

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IHBC consults on CP20’s working draft ‘Action Plan’

The IHBC has released a working draft delivery and reporting plan for its current Corporate Plan 2015-20, or ‘CP20’, following months of development and consultation among trustees and colleagues, and is now asking members interested in these matters for their … Continue reading

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IHBC welcomes Civic Societies’ APPG focus on conservation capacity impacts

The IHBC has welcomed the decision taken at the first meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Civic Societies to include in its forward planning a focus on the impact of the loss of conservation staff. IHBC Director Seán … Continue reading

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HES draft Corporate Plan consultation

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has released its first public consultation which is seeking views about the Corporate Plan, by 8 February 2016.  Historic Environment Scotland (HES) writes: People across Scotland are being asked for views on how the past is … Continue reading

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Give a ‘High Five to Heritage’- Prospect

The Prospect Union for Professionals has launched a new campaign urging those passionate about heritage to support their #High5Heritage project which protests at cuts proposed in the forthcoming spending review.  Prospect writes: Prospect is urging members and the wider public … Continue reading

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Reading conservation areas and HMO’s

Reading Borough Council has been assessing its conservation areas and, as well as considering the character and appearance of the areas, it is also looking to assess opinions on HMO’s (Houses in Multiple Occupation) within these areas and the possibility … Continue reading

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DCLG: Is CIL ‘Ensuring local communities development benefits’?

A new review has been launched by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to assess views on the CIL (community infrastructure levy), with a questionnaire which closes on 19 January 2016. DCLG writes: The review will come forward … Continue reading

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UAHS NI Buildings at Risk Research

Ulster Architectural Heritage Society (UAHS) has reported on the newly issued research into Buildings at Risk (BAR) in Northern Ireland, which highlights key data on the impact of funding cuts and information on buildings at risk by Council area. Ulster … Continue reading

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HHA highlight heritage opportunities from EU LEADER scheme

IHBC members who deal with historic buildings in rural areas will be interested in research undertaken by the Historic Houses Association (HHA) which highlights opportunities for heritage from the EU LEADER funding scheme.  HHA writes: While sources of government funding … Continue reading

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