Daily Archives: 06/02/2016

IHBC in the news: Sunday Times ‘Home’ has IHBC’s President, and with NHTG too!

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David McDonald, President of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), was interviewed for an article on skills shortages within the Sunday Times Homes Section (31 January), while also carrying advice on sector employment from Cathie Clarke of the National … Continue reading →

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IHBC members, with benefits: 10% discount reminder – conservation BS 7913 CPD, Belfast, 18 Feb.

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IHBC members are reminded that 10% discounts are still available for the February 18 CPD event in Belfast covering the building conservation British Standard, BS 7913, while future events are scheduled for Belfast, on 18 February, and Bristol, on 24 … Continue reading →

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IHBC CPD in the church: ‘Architecture for the contemporary church’, Bristol, Feb 23

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The IHBC is delighted to announce CPD recognition for the day-long symposium on ‘Architecture for the contemporary church – imagining the new in the context…’ at Bristol’s St Mary Redcliffe on 23 February, with speakers to include Loyd Grossman – … Continue reading →

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Update on the HE (Wales) Bill: ‘Tweet in’ to voting on 9 February

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The Historic Environment (Wales) Bill will progress to Stage 4 with the passing of the bill in plenary due on 9 February at the meeting of the National Assembly for Wales, and IHBC members and colleagues are encouraged to join … Continue reading →

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Ideas about Scottish planning? Add to the debate by 29 Feb

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The Scottish Government have launched an online platform where anyone can add their voice to opinions on the future of the planning system in Scotland; the Independent Review of Planning interactive site allows you to add your ideas, comment on … Continue reading →

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Conservation Covenants: Coming closer….

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The Law Commission has received news that conservation covenants are one step closer to becoming part of the management system for habitats and historic buildings.  The Law Commission writes: ‘We are delighted to have received the Government’s positive and encouraging … Continue reading →

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Royal Greenwich in legal first: viability assessments

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The Royal Borough of Greenwich has become the first planning authority to require fully public, unredacted viability assessments along with residential planning applications.  View the LocalGov website report ‘Local authority first to require developers to make viability assessments public’ View … Continue reading →

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DEFRA CSS applications – opportunities for historic boundary treatments

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The Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) is now open for applications, which includes opportunities for boundary treatments under the hedgerows and boundaries capital grant, and an ideal opportunity for works involving traditional dry stone walls. DEFRA writes: The hedgerows and boundaries … Continue reading →

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New Welsh Streets Plan launched

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Liverpool City Council have issued a new plan for the Welsh Streets area.  Liverpool City Council news (Liverpool Express) writes: A new plan which could lead to the regeneration of the Welsh Streets has been unveiled by Liverpool City Council. … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Woodhouse: Purchase agreed with WWPT BPT

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Wentworth Woodhouse is to be purchased by Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust (WWPT), under a £7 million acquisition plan as lead rescue body SAVE announces that ‘Agreement has been reached on the purchase of one of the finest houses in Britain.’  … Continue reading →

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‘Woodhenge’ given a 2 year temporary permission

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A timber sculptural artwork which had attracted the attention of locals and planning officials at Purbeck District Council in the Dorset AONB has been given retrospective planning permission to be retained for up to two years.  The Dorset Post reports … Continue reading →

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