Monthly Archives: April 2016

IHBC? reminder: Civic Society APPG ?with PM’s special representative on WW1 commemoration – 19 April

Posted on 05/04/2016 by IHBC NewsBlog

The next All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Civic Societies is to be held ?in Parliament ?on 19 April? and ?will follow? the theme of World War 1 (WW1) commemoration,hear?ing? from Dr Andrew Murrison, MP for South West Wiltshire and the Prime Minister’s special … Continue reading →

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Reminder – IHBC members with benefits: BLF’s ‘Hot Lime’ reductions, Ecclefechan, 28-9 April!

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The IHBC is supporting the two-day workshop, ‘Hot Lime’ being organised by the Building Limes Forum (BLF), hosted by the Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust on 28-9 April on Ecclefechan, near Dumfries, with limited bursaries also available and BLF member rates … Continue reading →

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IHBC 2016 School reminder: Early bird rates end 22 April! Bursaries available now!

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Don’t forget that ‘early bird booking rates at the IHBC’s Annual School in Worcester, 23-25 June will end on 22 April, while if you are worried about cost please be sure to make a case for support through using our … Continue reading →

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Enforcement news- ‘Hidden castle’ demolition underway

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BBC news reports that the demolition of the home which was ‘a hidden castle’ in haybales has now begun, following enforcement action taking effect.  View the BBC news article ‘Surrey farmer starts ‘hidden castle’ demolition’

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THA’s ‘Giving to Heritage’ project extended by HLF

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The Heritage Alliance (THA) have been granted a further award of £250,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to extend the ‘Giving to Heritage’ project.  The Heritage Alliance (THA) writes: The Heritage Alliance is delighted to announce that it has … Continue reading →

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AHF: £3m new funding – New grants scheme & more advice

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The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) will be employing four more Support Officers, extend its advice service and launch a new grants scheme following the announcement of £3 million of new funding under the newly published Culture White Paper. The Architectural … Continue reading →

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CLG committee calls for comprehensive review of NPPF

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The Communities & Local Government (CLG) Committee has released its report into the government consultation on changes to national planning policy, calling for a review of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) before the conclusion of this Parliament. The Communities … Continue reading →

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Opportunity: CCT Religious Buildings Travel Scholarship

Posted on 05/04/2016 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is offering a travel bursary opportunity for young craftspeople to help with the costs of travelling to conferences, study tours, internships and seminars, with a closing date of 16 May. The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) … Continue reading →

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New Single UK House Price Index: Early estimates

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The new single official UK House Price Index will be launched in June 2016, however ONS (The Office for National Statistics) has published some early estimates for England and Wales.  The Office for National Statistics (ONS) writes: ONS has today … Continue reading →

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1154 Listed Buildings in Belfast with 33 new additions

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Thirty three new listed buildings have been designated in the Belfast area, including 8 churches, and a stableyard connected to a former Grand National winner. DoENI writes: Environment Minister Mark H Durkan today announced 33 new listed buildings within Belfast … Continue reading →

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Charity 100 Index: NT @ no.3, & Canal & River Trust in top 100

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The Charity 100 Index which details the UK’s biggest charities has been released, while this year the Canal & River Trust is included for the first time, while the National Trust (NT) ranks at number 3. Civil Society News writes: … Continue reading →

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York Minster Revealed- project complete!

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A £20 million investment project for York Minster involving over 16 miles of scaffolding, 157 stained glass window repairs and 11 conservation apprenticeships has been concluded, marking the end of ‘one of the largest conservation and restoration projects of its … Continue reading →

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