Monthly Archives: September 2016

London is outranking other global cities globally for liveability, economic clout and opportunity, according to a new study by PWC US PWC United States writes: U.S. cities are demonstrating strength in leading economic and social indicators, but are also revealing … Continue reading →

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee debated funding for arts, culture and the creative sector at its meeting on 5 September, with representation from the British Arts Festival Association, The Creative Industries Federation and Cultural and Leisure Officers Association. The … Continue reading →

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland (NI) has announced that its new phase of the Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme will provide an additional £450,000, with communities able to use funds for essential repairs … Continue reading →

The latest green belt statistics for England has been released, concluding there is a decrease of 1,020 hectares (less than 0.1 per cent) between 31 March 2015 and 31 March 2016 and eight local authorities have made changes in their … Continue reading →

The RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence are open for entries, with a closing date of 9 December 2016, and categories that include ‘Excellence in Planning for Built Heritage’ and volunteering, while for the first time entry is free. The RTPI … Continue reading →

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that the new chief executive is Alex Paterson. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) writes: Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is pleased to announce that Alex Paterson has taken up his new role of Chief Executive Officer … Continue reading →

The long-awaited 2014 report on ‘The Future of Local Government ((LG) Archaeology Services Report’, to which IHBC contributed, has been published by the All Party Parliamentary Archaeology Group (APPAG), and includes recommendations to ‘develop a voluntary developer contribution which would … Continue reading →

The recent listing of Groves school by the Welsh Government (WG) is to be challenged by Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC), on the grounds that ‘the building does not meet the criteria for listing’. Wrexham County Borough Council writes: The … Continue reading →

A new historic environment fund has been launched for Northern Ireland (NI), covering Heritage Repair; Heritage Regeneration; Heritage Revival and Heritage Research, with a closing date for first applications of 10 October. Communities Minister Paul Givan, MLA today launched the … Continue reading →

Several media reports have highlighted the recent developments within government of the North East of England, with BBC news reporting that ‘Devolution for the north-east of England is off the table’.  BBC News: Sajid Javid ends North East devolution deal … Continue reading →

SAVE Britain’s Heritage writes that Associated British Ports (ABP), the owners of a fine set of Victorian and Edwardian buildings on Grimsby Docks, has begun major demolition today, despite pleas from five national heritage organisations to save and re-use them. … Continue reading →

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) State of Public Parks 2016 report argues that action is needed to avert a crisis after two decades of investment in UK public parks. The organisation’s second annual UK Public Parks report finds 50% of … Continue reading →

The UK Government has released an international call for entries from appropriately qualified and experienced architects and designers for a UK memorial to the Holocaust, with a closing date of 17 October 2016. Government writes: The UK government is today … Continue reading →

More than 3,500 churches have switched their electricity from fossil fuels to renewable energy, or have registered to do so, according to research published by Christian charities,  and nearly 700 churches from across denominations have so far individually signed up … Continue reading →

Named by young people, Kick the Dust is a £10million grants programme from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for ambitious youth-focused projects that transform how heritage organisations engage with young people, and where applicants can apply for a grant from … Continue reading →

MPs have urged ministers to stipulate that health should be a material consideration in both planning and licensing law, as the Commons Health Committee has recommended in its report on public health, warning of widening health inequalities now councils have … Continue reading →

The Scottish Government (SG) has announced that more than 500,000 acres in Scotland are now in community ownership, following new powers for communities under land reform.  The Scottish Government writes: More communities across Scotland are benefitting from the ownership of … Continue reading →

Westminster Council has introduced new powers which are designed to address issues faced by neighbours in areas where basements are being constructed, including a new basement levy and a dedicated ‘subterranean squad’ as part of revisions to the Westminster Code … Continue reading →

An application for coal extraction works along an area of designated natural coastline in North East England has been called in by the Secretary of State. View a BBC News article about the plans View a copy of the call … Continue reading →