Daily Archives: 02/11/2016

Civic Voice AGM welcomes IHBC’s £2.5k fund celebrating 50 years of Conservation Areas in 2017, and supporting CV’s ‘Big Conservation Conversation’

The Civic Voice (CV) at its recent AGM in Chester, attended on behalf of the IHBC by membership assessor Keith Parsons, warmly welcomed the IHBC’s recent allocation of £2,500 to support celebrations in 2017 of the 50th anniversary of Conservation … Continue reading

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Council seeks judicial review over Aylesbury Estate CPO decision

Southwark Council has pledged to fight what it calls the ‘bizarre’ government decision to block a compulsory purchase order (CPO) on Aylesbury Estate as Minister Sajid Javid found the orders breached the human rights of residents as they would not … Continue reading

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HE’s H@R register published: 137 less, but still includes ‘birthplace of feminism’ and Brighton Old Town conservation area

The Historic England Heritage at Risk register for 2016 has now been published, and there are now 137 less entries on the register than last year, but significant sites remain at risk including Newington Green Unitarian Church in Hackney, the … Continue reading

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Battle for Britain’s best high street: vote by 18 Nov

The Great British High Street competition has revealed the nation’s best high streets, and between now and 18 November you can cast your vote for free via thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk Department for Communities and Local Government writes: The Great British High Street … Continue reading

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Planning Inspectorate guidance under review and seeking survey input

The Planning Inspectorate is reviewing its appeal procedure guidance for planning appeals, certificate of lawful use or development appeals and enforcement appeals in England, and seeks views from users of this guidance during the appeal process. Complete the survey

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More funding opportunities from Northern Ireland’s Challenge Fund: Closing 18 Nov

A new set of funding from the carrier bag levy in Northern Ireland has been launched by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) , with a call for proposals from not-for-profit organisations delivering projects which aim … Continue reading

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Former Thamesteel plant revitalisation- including protection of historic garrison

The Local Authority for Sheerness Thamesteel plant have granted planning permission for a revised proposal, which incorporated protection of the historic garrison. Peel Ports writes: Planning permission to develop the former Thamesteel site at Peel Ports Sheerness has been granted … Continue reading

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Heritage Heroes at the Canal and River Trust

Former servicemen and women have been offered new opportunities as part of the ‘heritage heroes’ project operated by the Canal and River Trust and Help for Heroes, as part of funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery. The Canal and River … Continue reading

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Outdoor access funding for AONB historic landscapes in Wales

The Welsh Government has allocated £532,000 for 2016/2017 for improvements to access within historic landscape areas, which is the first time that Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) have received such funding. The Welsh Government writes: Visitors and local communities … Continue reading

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DCLG’s ‘Local Charities Day’- call for proposals and action: 16 December

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCLG) has called for communities to engage with the Local Charities Day concept, on 16 December, as an opportunity to increase civic engagement and highlight the work which local groups do.  The Office … Continue reading

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Liverpool waterfront scheme scaled back

A proposed 19 storey development on Liverpool’s historic waterfront has been scaled back from earlier plans for a 25-storey scheme amid fears that it could detract from the prominence of the Three Graces. Read more on at Insider

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Vic Soc: Now largest amenity society on Twitter

The Victorian Society has become the largest amenity society on Twitter following the Top Ten. The Society can be found on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN. See more at http://www.victoriansociety.org.uk

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