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Monthly Archives: January 2016
IHBC NewsBlog review: Flooding, storms and historic buildings
The recent storms have had a huge effect on communities around the UK, so the IHBC has gathered a small snapshot of news from different Branch areas, with some examples of the effects of the weather on historic buildings and … Continue reading
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IHBC NewsBlog update: New year – new archives
With the turning of the year, new archive information is made available across the UK, below we have selected a few which may be of interest to IHBC members. Scottish Executive papers from 2000 1986- 1988 Prime Minister’s Office records … Continue reading
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Failed challenge means Ascot communities to get back ‘TPO’ trees
Developers who clear-felled trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) at Blacknest Park near Ascot will have to replace the woodland, as required by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM), following an unsuccessful challenge in the Court … Continue reading
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New legislation on Welsh language in planning comes into force
New legislation has been introduced to ensure that planning takes due account of the potential effect of policies and site allocations on the use of Welsh, with a revised technical advice note being issued The Welsh Government writes: Under section … Continue reading
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More time for NPPF changes consultation: 22 February
Following some controversies over timing for consultation on its proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – after Clive Betts wrote to communities secretary Greg Clark to protest at the short deadline for responses to its consultation (of … Continue reading
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475,647 English homes with planning permission yet to be built
New research from the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed the extent of land banking in England, with 475,647 homes in England being given planning permission but have yet to be built. The Local Government Association (LGA) writes: New research … Continue reading
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Hayes MP: Planning loses in Housing and Planning Bill – ‘No vision’
Helen Hayes, MP for Dulwich and West Norwood (Labour Party) introduced a debate on the planning aspects of the Housing Bill in a Commons session on 5 January, stating that ‘this Bill has no vision for planning… It weakens our … Continue reading
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Grade II* Wedgwood Institute in line for £2.6 million funding
The Princes Regeneration Trust (PRT) are working on the Wedgwood Institute in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent (one of England’s most ‘at risk’ Victorian buildings) and have managed to secure an initial development grant of £420,000 from HLF, with £130,000 from Stoke City Council, … Continue reading
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HE’s new Commissioners include Rosemarie McQueen MBE & IHBC, and more!
John Whittingdale, Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), has appointed five new Historic England Commissioners, including IHBC member Rosemarie MacQueen MBE, and Charles O’Brien, Series Editor of the renowned Pevsner Architectural Guides. DCMS writes: … Continue reading
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Seeking new horizons for the new year? IHBC’s newest job opportunity – ‘Branch & Events Support’ (BES) Officer – closes 15 Jan
IHBC members, colleagues and supporters are reminded that the institute is seeking suitable applications for the full-time equivalent post of IHBC ‘Branch Events Support’ (‘BES’) Officer – with job-share offers also considered – where the post-holder(s) will be responsible for … Continue reading
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IHBC members, with benefits: Final discounts on conservation BS 7913 CPD in Edinburgh, 11 January
IHBC members are reminded that 10% discounts are still available for the January 11 CPD event covering the building conservation British Standard, BS 7913, while future events are scheduled for Belfast, on 18 February, and Bristol, on 24 March. Booking … Continue reading
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