Daily Archives: 04/11/2016

IHBC ‘Council+’ London, December 6: Gold and glitter in London – and make sure your Branch or special interest is represented

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The fourth meeting of the IHBC’s UK-wide advisory board, ‘Council+’ (C+), which is open to IHBC members of all categories, is to take place on Tuesday 6 December in London, with an invitation to the London Branch Christmas celebration afterwards, … Continue reading →

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An IHBC journey to Saltaire, from Jane Jacobs via WHSs…: In Yearbook and now on Wiki

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The IHBC’s 2016 Yearbook article on Saltaire, Titus Salt’s model Victorian industrial town, which has Dr Jo Lintonbon of Sheffield University survey the widest conservation context of this remarkable town – taking us there from Jane Jacobs via World Heritage … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Top HESPR tender pick of the week’: Guildford BC seeks community engagement consultant for museum @ £20,000-24,000

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The IHBC’s commercial conservation services listing, HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers weekly HESPR Bulletins with tender opportunities, and the Director’s top pick for IHBC members this week features Guildford Borough Council’s opportunity for a … Continue reading →

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Exeter Cathedral Green fire devastates Royal Clarence Hotel

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Media reports have shown that a major fire in Exeter city centre which required 150 firefighters to tackle the blaze and devastated the historic listed Royal Clarence Hotel has resulted in the demolition of the building. Devon & Somerset Fire … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Lottery funded projects in your area- #LoveLottery as Friday 4 Nov celebrates heritage projects

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DCMS is urging recipients of National Lottery funding to celebrate the achievements of those who have received funding and connected with grant aided projects to use social media to help celebrate the 500,000th grant being awarded- Friday 4 November specifically … Continue reading →

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NAPE: Unsung heroes of planning – Enforcement officers

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Enforcement officers are the unsung heroes of planning, according to the National Association for Planning Enforcement (NAPE) conference. The NAPE conference covered legislation updates, case studies and information sharing on resource issues, and is also a network as part of … Continue reading →

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Wales’ best place- Aberaeron

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The winner of the The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) award for best place in Wales has been announced as Aberaeron on the west coast. The Royal Town Planning Institute Cymru (RTPI) writes: Aberaeron, the picturesque seaside resort town on … Continue reading →

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Commons Select Committee: Reforms of EA needed to address flooding

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The Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has called for an overhaul of the system of flood management in England, including new roles for the Environment Agency (EA) and a review of building regulations. The Commons Select … Continue reading →

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First round barrow built in 3,500 years opens in Cambridgeshire

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A company called Sacred Stones opened the ‘first round barrow built since neolithic times’ on 24 October, its construction using 500 tonnes of local Churchfield limestone buried beneath 1,000 tonnes of earth seeded with meadow grass. Read more at Stone … Continue reading →

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Explore the Crystal Palace

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A seven page long illustrated guide to the Crystal Palace building and grounds has been published online with stunning views and explanations of the interior of the building. Read more at https://sydenham.org.uk

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CITB reports on fraudulent CSCS/CPCS cards

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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has issued information on how to report suspected false Construction Plant Certification Scheme (CPCS) and Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards following the imprisonment of a 34 year old man for illegal use of … Continue reading →

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NI draft Programme for Government- Planning is key

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The importance of strategic planning as part of the Northern Ireland (NI) draft Programme for Government has been emphasised by Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard. The Northern Ireland Executive Office writes: Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard today met council chief executives to … Continue reading →

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