Daily Archives: 23/03/2016

IHBC Marsh Award nominations: last chance nears to say ‘Well done’ to learners and retired volunteers! Closes 31 March: £500 and a free School place in Worcester!

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Don’t forget you can easily commend and celebrate some of the most deserving heritage practitioners – those starting their career as well as retired volunteers – by simply nominating them for one of the IHBC’s Marsh Awards, and maybe also … Continue reading →

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Reminder: ‘Knowing helps Doing’ – help your colleagues by recommending IHBC’s free ‘taster’ email news service, our NewsBlogs!

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Anyone in or beyond the heritage, development and cultural communities can now try out a free 6-month ‘taster’ of one of the IHBC’s most valuable membership benefits by simply signing up for our email news update service, the NewsBlogs.  Sign … Continue reading →

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IHBC will be there: Will you? Civic Society APPG on WW1 community heritage – 19 April

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The next All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Civic Societies is to be held on 19 April, with the theme concentrating on World War 1 (WW1) commemoration and the role that communities can play in protecting heritage. Civic Voice writes: … Continue reading →

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Opportunity SLCT: Bursary competition for Conservation Masonry course

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The Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) has launched a competition which is offering two bursary places on the week long ‘Intensive course’ in Conservation Masonry, with a closing date of Friday 29 April The Scottish Lime Centre Trust writes: These … Continue reading →

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Land Reform (Scotland) Bill passed

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‘Radical legislation’ has been passed by the Scottish Parliament which is designed to improve transparency in land ownership and access, and improve farm tenancy security, under the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.  The Scottish Government writes: Legislation to transform how land … Continue reading →

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‘Accelerated construction degrees’ launched in NW England

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A new range of degrees is being launched by the University of Salford which offer an accelerated flexible programme around built environment careers in property and construction; students can complete a degree within two years. CITB writes: A range of … Continue reading →

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HLF funding for Britain’s last surviving operational railway roundhouse

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Barrow Hill Roundhouse, which was once earmarked for demolition and was saved by local campaigners, is to receive £1.1 million for repair and improvement works, creating a visitor centre and conservation workshop and helping to tell the tale of the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow School of Art update: Tenders sought + 3D scans out

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The Glasgow School of Art restoration and conservation process has moved forward following the completion of the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) process where five contractors have been shortlisted to progress to the next stage of tenders, and 3D scans of the … Continue reading →

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Free Councillor Guide from PAS on planning conditions

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England’s Planning Advisory Service (PAS) has produced a guide on planning conditions, aimed at helping councillors understand the six tests: Necessary Relevant to planning Related directly to the development Enforceable Precise Reasonable in all other respects Download the guide

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Opinion: How to build ‘More Homes Faster’ – sort out utility companies!

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The Housing and Finance Institute (HFi) has released a new report which looks into the potential reasons why housebuilding is facing issues, making recommendations for change which include a need to address utilities company works.  The Housing and Finance Institute … Continue reading →

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HES grants – £650k boost for historic building repairs

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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has released information on its latest grant awards, which offer over £650,000 of funding across the country for repair works. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) writes: Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has today (17th March) announced over £650,000 … Continue reading →

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