Daily Archives: 20/01/2016

IHBC members with benefits: Join the NT at Quarry Bank for its ‘Conservation Principles’ – 9 Feb, for only £50!

Posted on 20/01/2016 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC is delighted to announce that the National Trust (NT) has offered reduced, at-cost rates of £50 to IHBC members for their Conservation Principles course at the NT’s own venue at Quarry Bank Mill, Manchester on 9 February. Rory … Continue reading →

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IHBC Members with more benefits: 10% off retrofit course, near Exeter, 8-9 Feb

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IHBC members are offered a 10% reduction on a retrofit course taking place near Exeter on 8-9 February. This is a two-day course, with a qualification, which will take place  at the National Trust’s Killerton House near Exeter. Delivered in partnership … Continue reading →

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PM unveils £140m estate regeneration initiative

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Prime Minister (PM) David Cameron has unveiled an initiative to target the country’s 100 worst housing estates and redevelop them, which could involve complete demolition and rebuilding in some cases, with £140 million. The PM’s Office writes: As part of … Continue reading →

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RTPI to streamline routes to Chartered Membership

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The RTPI, the UK’s largest professional body for planners, is streamlining the ways that professionals can achieve Chartered Membership. The RTPI writes: From January 2017 onwards, the requirements to become a Chartered Member – MRTPI – for those who do … Continue reading →

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DCMS seeks views on the Cultural Protection Fund

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The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) seeks view from people and organisatons ‘with a direct interest in the area of cultural heritage protection, expertise in the field or both’ on the new Cultural Protection Fund to be established … Continue reading →

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Owner of RBKC CA striped home gets court order to repaint

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The owner property of the property in a Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) Conservation Area (CA) who painted red and white stripes on her mews house has received an order to comply with a section 215 notice issued … Continue reading →

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High Court dismisses appeal for conservation area development 

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The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge by Sainsbury’s to an inspector’s dismissal of their appeal over Calderdale Council’s refusal of permission for a new store, three flats and five town houses on the site of the old Hebden … Continue reading →

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Construction Industry Council Strategic Review Questionnaire

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The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is carrying out a Strategic Review to define its priorities for the next five years and welcomes views from individuals with an interest in CIC, with a closing date of 5 February. The CIC writes: … Continue reading →

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