Monthly Archives: October 2016

The results of the first nationwide survey into thatched buildings in Scotland have now been published, with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and SPAB both leading the work. Historic Environment Scotland writes: All 305 of Scotland’s historic, traditional thatched buildings have … Continue reading →

Up to £150,000 is available for each Council area in Northern Ireland (NI) under a new fund to increase the role of arts in community planning, and funding under placemaking may be particularly relevant for IHBC NI members working within … Continue reading →

The Grain A power station chimney in Kent has become the biggest concrete structure in the UK to be demolished. Ukconstructionmedia writes: The Grain power station chimney standing at 801ft was two and half times taller than Big Ben took … Continue reading →

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released a new consultation with a closing date of 31 October which aims to look at the challenges and opportunities for museums and the role of government and statutory bodies in … Continue reading →

A number of free planning, architecture and design related highlights have been made available from Routledge. Planning titles are as follows: Studies in International Planning History Regions and Cities Routledge Research in Planning and Urban Design RTPI Library Series Access … Continue reading →

The Welsh Government has issued the Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) report, ‘Investing in the future to protect the past’ which considers the future of heritage in Wales, and has underlined their commitment to creating a new Historic Wales body. The … Continue reading →

The SPAB has recently posted a film on its Working Party week at Greatham Old Church, where young and old alike joined in the conservation work and fun. The SPAB writes: We put our ‘repair not restore’ philosophy into action … Continue reading →

Local authorities (LAs) across England are being reminded that the Local Government (LG) Ombudsman has the same powers as the High Court to require evidence, after Plymouth City Council failed to comply with its recommendations linked to a case that … Continue reading →

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and BBC Radio 3 are looking for applications for the New Generation Thinkers of 2017, aimed at developing a new generation of academics able to bring the best of university research and scholarly … Continue reading →

The Pride of Place project being conducted by Historic England has led to new listings and a greater recognition of the importance of LGBTQ heritage. Historic England writes: The grave of writer, musician and Egyptologist Amelia Edwards has today been … Continue reading →

Communities Minister Paul Givan, MLA has announced that Ecclesiastical exemption is to remain in place for Northern Ireland (NI), following consultation responses. The Department for Communities writes: Communities Minister Paul Givan, MLA, has today announced that the exemption from Listed … Continue reading →

A new Heritage Gardening Programme has been launched this week by the National Trust (NT), which includes the attainment of Heritage Skills Passports and acquisition of skills necessary to value and maintain the historic estates. The National Trust writes: We’re … Continue reading →

An online news service ‘Get West London’ has reported on the latest use of enforcement powers in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council (RBKC), noting that the most recent issue of a section 215 notice on an unlisted building, … Continue reading →

Online followers of Historic England can vote for their favourite of 16 shortlisted in the Heritage Angel Awards, with the closing date of 12 October. read more…. Find more awards at IHBC Awards etc