Daily Archives: 19/10/2016

IHBC supports Civic Voice Convention 2016: ‘The Civic Movement – Adding Value’, Chester, 21-22 October

The IHBC is delighted to be able to support again the annual convention of a key civic partner in England, the Civic Voice, at its forthcoming Convention, on ‘Adding Value’, in Chester, 21-22 October. IHBC Vice Chair Kathy Davies said: … Continue reading

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IHBC welcomes new Heritage Alliance CE: Lizzie Glithero-West

The IHBC has welcomed the new Chief Executive (CE) of The Heritage Alliance, Lizzie Glithero-West, as she takes over from Kate Pugh OBE. IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly said: ‘We’re delighted to see Kate leave The Heritage Alliance in such capable … Continue reading

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Neighbourhood Planning debated in Parliament

On 10 October the second reading of the Neighbourhood Planning Bill has been held in Parliament, with the next stage being committee reading in the House of Commons. The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Sajid Javid) clarified … Continue reading

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Newcastle-Gateshead to host the Great Exhibition of the North

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that Newcastle-Gateshead is to be the host of the Great Exhibition of the North. DCMS writes: Newcastle-Gateshead will host the Great Exhibition of the North, Culture Secretary Karen Bradley announced … Continue reading

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Former Leeds munitions factory scheduled

A former munitions factory in Leeds has been designated as a scheduled monument. Historic England writes: The former First World War National Filling Factory in Barnbow, Leeds where 16,000 women were employed producing high-explosive shells has been protected as a … Continue reading

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DCMS: Inclusive Economy Unit launched

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a new Inclusive Economy Unit, aiming to bring knowledge from the public, private and civil society sectors together and help to improve public services. DCMS writes: Government announces Inclusive Economy … Continue reading

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New NI Trustee for HLF

Anna Carragher has been appointed as the new trustee for Northern Ireland on the National Heritage Memorial Fund / Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Board. HLF writes: Anna Carragher has been appointed as the new trustee for Northern Ireland on the … Continue reading

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Queensferry Crossing currently the largest freestanding balanced cantilever in the world

The Scottish Government has announced that the Queensferry Crossing’s centre tower deck has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest freestanding balanced cantilever in the world. The Scottish Government writes: The Queensferry Crossing’s centre tower deck has been recognised … Continue reading

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HLF: £48 million & 100+ jobs funding for major projects

£48 million of funding has been announced by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), creating over 100 jobs. Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) writes: Bristol Old Vic, Beamish Museum and Bath’s Roman heritage are among eight projects sharing major funding. The £48million … Continue reading

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