Monthly Archives: July 2016

The British Council has announced the opening of the £30m Cultural Protection Fund to protect heritage overseas, as organisations are invited to apply for grants between £5k and £500K, while specialist assessors are still sought, until 15 July. The British … Continue reading →

Phil Williams, President of the RTPI, speaking at its annual planning convention, has urged politicians to value the role of planners and planning, stating that years of reform have ‘undermined the ability of planners’ and failed to deliver better growth. … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastical, the church insurer, has opened its ’Churches Helping Communities Competition’ for 2016 with the winner set to receive £10,000 with a further five runners-up prizes of £2,000 available. Ecclesiastical writes We know that churches provide a unique and valuable … Continue reading →

Bristol Old Vic is the oldest working theatre in the English speaking world and this year it is celebrating its 250th anniversary with a major project that will create a new heritage visitor attraction by utilising records and archives based … Continue reading →

Isleworth Crown Court has upheld The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) Council’s decision to issue a ‘section 215’ notice requiring that red and white stripes are removed from a house in the Kensington Square Conservation Area, requiring as … Continue reading →

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is consulting with unions on axing more than a quarter of its full-time staff under a multi-million pound cost-cutting drive, as reports from mainstream press and civil sectors highlight potential threats to core heritage … Continue reading →

Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is funding a scholarship for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates accepted onto the UCL MRes in Science and Engineering in Art, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA). HRP writes: HRP particularly welcome BAME applicants as a … Continue reading →

Vital work to ensure drivers continue to have safe journeys over Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham is set to restart on repairs of what Highways England has described as work ‘to protect one of Britain’s most iconic road structures’. Highways England … Continue reading →

The National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) bursary scheme is still offering opportunities in carpentry and brick (London area) as part of its HLF funded training programmes, with current closing dates of 8 July.  For more details see below or contact … Continue reading →

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) is facing a judicial review over its decision to approve a former pallet works as the site for a new school. The Save Diggle Action Group (SDAG) has applied for the judicial review as spokesman … Continue reading →

South Norfolk Council members have gone against officer recommendation and given retrospective planning permission for a child’s tree house in a garden at Harleston, built three years ago. The BBC writes: Chris Mack built the den at his parents’ home … Continue reading →

The Guardian newspaper has published an extensive consideration of the impact of Manchester’s growth on the character of the city and the threats to its cultural legacy. The Guardian writes: Manchester’s skyline is changing drastically as its economy booms. Something … Continue reading →