Monthly Archives: January 2016

The Stage 3 consideration of the Historic Environment (Wales) Bill will take place in Plenary on 2 February, and with lead plans for ‘a statutory list of ‘Assets of Special Local Interest’ and government amendments proposing that the duty for … Continue reading →

The Muslim Council of Britain is organising a national weekend of mosque open days throughout the UK, including many historic buildings.  The Muslim Council of Britain writes: Mosques across the UK will be sharing tea and refreshments alongside an insight … Continue reading →

The site for the national memorial to the Holocaust will be Victoria Tower Gardens in Westminster, and a competition for the design is to be launched. No 10 Downing Street writes: The Prime Minister David Cameron has today (27 January … Continue reading →

The New Year’s Honours list included many high profile heritage and built environment professionals, IHBC presents a review of the list to show notable honours for those working in this area.  Heritage Alliance bulletin notes: CBE for services to UK … Continue reading →

The Department of the Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI) Minister has launched a new report which looks at the economic and community benefits of the historic environment. Department of the Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI) writes: Environment Minister Mark H Durkan today … Continue reading →

Members may be interested to note recent Scottish Parliamentary questions on the subject of traditional materials and construction, as reported in the most recent BEFS bulletin. BEFS bulletin writes:  Q      S4W-29166 Mike MacKenzie: To ask the Scottish Government what advice … Continue reading →

The ‘Local Government Lawyer’ and the ‘Planner’ have reported on the news that a final injunction has been granted to Westminster Council which stops and more demolition works to the site of the former Carlton Tavern.  View the Local Government … Continue reading →

The 2016 Countryfile Awards are open until 31 January 2016- you have until then to vote for your favourite from a shortlist of five finalists for heritage site of the year.  The finalists are: Dunluce Castle, County Antrim Whitby Abbey, … Continue reading →

The Nottingham Post has reported on the case of a restaurant which is seeking to retain an illuminated cow sculpture on its roof, retrospective planning permission is sought for its retention. It is not the first time that cows have … Continue reading →

A homemade cold war bunker has been granted grade II listed status due to its historical significance.  Historic England writes: A DIY nuclear bunker built at the height of Cold War fear has received Grade II listing. A DIY nuclear … Continue reading →

New proposals for the operation of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) have been announced, ‘Advancing conservation as a cause’. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) writes: The National Trust for Scotland has today announced bold proposals to transform the … Continue reading →

The planning and building regulations functions, as well as more key services, are to be returned to Rotherham Council from government appointed commissioners following improvements, although more work is still required. DCLG writes: Communities Secretary Greg Clark today (21 January … Continue reading →

Bawdsey Radar station has received HLF and HE funding to assist with conservation works at the world’s first operational radar station. Bawdsey Radar writes: Bawdsey Radar has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £1.4m as part of a … Continue reading →

A new report into property condition and ownership in town centres by Bond Dickinson has been launched which suggests a Town Centre Investment Management approach, pooling property to help make it more attractive to investors and help in proper management. … Continue reading →

New research has concluded that increased internet shopping is definitely not the only factor affecting the life of High Streets, with a first of its kind study revealing 201 factors seen to be influencing their continued vitality and viability.  The … Continue reading →

Members with an interest in specification will need to know about new labelling procedures for chemical products used in the EU; three new levels of labelling information have been introduced to ensure greater transparency in the use of chemicals. The … Continue reading →

More than 475,000 homes with planning permission are still waiting to be built, according to a study commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), which also notes that ‘Skills are the greatest barrier to building, not planning’. The LGA writes: … Continue reading →

41 sculptures across England have been listed today, including the first by Antony Gormley, and others by Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Elisabeth Frink.  English Heritage writes: From an Antony Gormley masterpiece, his first to be listed, to three Barbara … Continue reading →