Monthly Archives: February 2016

Following COTAC’s re-formation as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) under the full title of the ‘Council on Training in Architectural Conservation’ – COTAC has launched a new and accessible summary Business Plan for 2015-20, which highlights its renewed focus on … Continue reading →

The Herald reports that a terraced home in Glasgow, which was category A listed, has been demolished without consent. View the article

The Heritage Alliance is seeking tenders for the Heritage 2020 project, with the deadline of 5pm 11 March, while a project officer post will be advertised shortly).  The Heritage Alliance writes: Heritage 2020 is a major cross-sector collaboration initiative being … Continue reading →

From 29 February to 4 March Scottish Apprenticeship week is celebrated, with skills in construction and historic building conservation being demonstrated at taster events around the country, including with Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT), Historic Environment Scotland (HES), and ‘Girls … Continue reading →

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published a new report into diversity, highlighting trends and action points- a ‘Blueprint for Change’. The Construction Industry Council (CIC) writes: The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has today published its latest diversity data benchmarking … Continue reading →

A new report into world heritage in Europe has been released by UNESCO.  UNESCO writes: World Heritage in Europe Today, a UNESCO publication, brings together the experience, challenges and success stories of the thousands of people who are directly involved … Continue reading →

The company Ecclesiastical Insurance has produced a practical guide and video on guarding against the risks of arson.  Ecclesiastical writes: By regularly reviewing and taking simple steps to improve the security of church property you can significantly reduce the risk … Continue reading →

The ‘Roofing Today’ bulletin has highlighted that a free SPAB resource is available for download on slating techniques in South West England. View the guide View further SPAB resources

Over 80 sites are being designated ‘pocket parks’ under new funding from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).  DCLG writes: More than 80 unloved and neglected urban spaces across the country will be transformed into green oases for … Continue reading →

Ancient monuments in Wales are to benefit from £100,000 of repair and access funding, recently announced by the Welsh Government.  The Welsh Government writes: Ancient monuments across Wales will benefit from over £100,000 Welsh Government funding to restore and protect … Continue reading →

A parliamentary statement made by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government) has announced a review of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). The statement reads as follows: My hon.Friend the Minister of … Continue reading →

The latest issue of the Natural Stone Bulletin has highlighted concerns over the failure of pinnings used in headstones as recent vandalism shows that the fixings have not been used correctly. View images of the cemetery and information on appropriate … Continue reading →

Proposals for the new site for the London Symphony Orchestra have been criticised by the architectural theorist and urban planner Leon Krier, with alternate proposals drawn up and displayed on The Future Symphony Institute website. Read more….

Britain’s oldest theatre scenery is to be recorded and conserved as part of an Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant offered to the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond. The HLF writes: Theatre scenery can be spectacular, transporting you to a different … Continue reading →

The shortlist for the design concepts around the Grade I St Mary Redcliff Bristol development have been revealed, and include Purcell, a practice on the IHBC’s list of recognised conservation practices, HESPR. Malcolm Reading Consultants writes: St Mary Redcliffe and … Continue reading →

Plans to transform an historic former manufacturing site in Leeds into a major £80m mixed-use development have been approved by the City Council. The site includes a number of listed buildings, which are being preserved as part of the redevelopment: … Continue reading →

Planning committees should record the reasons for their decisions clearly and this is particularly important when they make decisions that conflict with officers’ recommendations, the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has said. The Ombudsman is warning that decision making should be … Continue reading →

Arts Council England is seeking views – including through online contributions – on how they may invest in arts and culture (2018+), leading on from their ‘Great Art and Culture for Everyone’ 10 year strategy, and now proposing an integrated … Continue reading →