Monthly Archives: January 2017

In its second debate on topical subjects, Historic England (HE) asks how heritage can strengthen the delivery of the Northern Powerhouse objectives, a theme especially close to the IHBC just now as members await the launch of the 2017 School, … Continue reading →

Baroness Andrews, past-Chair of English Heritage, has lodged an amendment to England’s Neighbourhood Planning Bill that, in the right circumstances would require a local authority ‘exercise its powers to compulsorily acquire the relevant building’

The renowned Journal of the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland (AHSS) – Scotland’s only national amenity society for the historic built environment – is under threat following the withdrawal of former government funding and despite efforts to secure alternative support … Continue reading →

The Historical Buildings Council (HBC) for Northern Ireland has published its 19th report, which discusses the challenges of listing and de-listing properties.

The Clore Leadership Programme (CLP) and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) have announced a three-year partnership to foster future leaders in the heritage sector through a package of Clore training and development opportunities, with applications for the 2017/2018 Clore Fellowship … Continue reading →

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a partner(s) to provide subsidised fundraising training to small, local charities and community groups (closing date 15 February 2017).

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is looking for seven new trustees, especially those with skills in facilitating communication and knowledge of the artistic and cultural landscape (closing date 1 February 2017).

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced increased funding following publication of Historic Environment Scotland’s conservation report into the work required to restore and protect iconic buildings and monuments.

27 January 2017 is Holocaust Memorial Day and has a theme of ‘How can life go on?’, while Fiona Newton in her Context 108 article reports that 60% of people in the UK under the age of 35 had never … Continue reading →

The Ministry of Defence has outlined a 25-year plan to streamline its massive defence estate and reduce it in size by 30% by 2040.

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has announced the launch of the NFB Heritage Group, which will take place at Eltham Palace, London, on 7 February 2017.

Detailed 3D scans of the Forth Bridge will form the basis for interactive games promoting engineering skills for school children, supported by a grant from Transport Scotland.

The Ecclesiastical Insurance Bursary for the UCL MSc Sustainable Heritage provides up to £20,000 to cover the cost of fees and a stipend to a successful applicant, and closes 17 April 2017.

The Scottish Government wants to change the planning system so that it realises its full potential by improving procedures and perceptions, and reducing bureaucracy (closing date 4 Apr 2017).

Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shows how the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament in the 1800s helped create clean-air laws.

After 30 years of discussions, the new plans are supported by UNESCO and Highways England but many say the tunnel will cause major damage to the landscape and should be longer.