Daily Archives: 21/07/2017

10 Days to submit for IHBC Student Award 2018: Up to £5000 to be won!

Posted on 21/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s 2017 Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 July, so if you have relevant coursework from any UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, from 2016 OR 2107 – be sure to submit it online and on time … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘after the AGM is over’: See new national officers… and old, online 

Posted on 21/07/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Following their election at the IHBC’s AGM in Manchester, the institute’s officers summary details have been posted on the IHBC’s website.

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IHBC welcomes Appeal Court timely reaffirmation of legislation over policy 

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The IHBC has welcomed the recent Court of Appeal ruling, upholding a High Court ruling, that subordinates National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) development presumptions to the statutory authority of an up-to-date local plan, as the NPPF is no more than … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ targets construction and development sectors on Designing Buildings Wiki

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Practitioners from the widest construction and development sectors will access a key IHBC resource more readily as our new joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ – co-authored with HTVF and the Civic Voice – has been posted on the IHBC’s Conservation … Continue reading →

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HESPR’s top pick of the week: Consultant for Stage 2 HLF bid for Mansfield Townscape Heritage Scheme, closing 7 August, valued £70,000

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The IHBC’s heritage business listing, HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers members weekly Bulletins that bring tender and other business opportunities together into one handy resource, and the Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers this … Continue reading →

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IHBC CPD spotlight: Civic Voice’s Civic Day features conservation in communities, showing how ‘Empty buildings in Halifax put our heritage in danger’

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Civic Voice, England’s link body for local civic trusts, regularly features conservation issues in local communities, here highlighting how Halifax Civic Trust has been concerned about the number of historically or architecturally important buildings lying empty and unused in the … Continue reading →

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Listing of Humber Bridge and Philip Larkin’s house mark celebrations of Hull’s heritage

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The sublime landmark of the Humber Bridge joins the top 2.5% of listed buildings on the 36th anniversary of its official opening by The Queen, as nine new listings celebrate Hull’s heritage during Hull City of Culture 2017.

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Scottish Government launches consultation on ‘Socio-economic duty’ 

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In 2017, Scotland will become the first part of the UK to introduce the ‘socio-economic duty’ and a consultation paper is a key way to get the implementation right.

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HE seeks advice and guidance on advice and guidance

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Historic England has launched an online survey to review its online advice and guidance to find out if the right information is being provided to the right people in the most effective way, with the findings helping to inform future … Continue reading →

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Archikids Festival 22?–?23 July 2017 London’s free architecture festival for kids and families

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Archikids Festival 22?–?23 July 2017 is a weekend of free architecturally-inspired activities and workshops led by architects, artists and designers for kids and their families to explore the city.

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Economic boost for the north of England as HS2 routes confirmed

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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed Britain’s high speed rail lines to the north-west, East Midlands and Yorkshire giving the North of England a huge economic boost.

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EU HE funding summary: Heritage funding in England and Scotland tops £486 million

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Two reports have been published that detail the amount of financial support the EU has provided to heritage in England and Scotland between 2007-2016, together identifying more than £486 million.

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Civic Voice announces 3 winners of the 2017 ‘Special Award for Development in a Conservation Area’

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the Civic Amenities Act 1967 and to recognise and highlight outstanding development within a Conservation Area, Civic Voice – the national charity for the civic movement – has awarded 3 Special Awards to projects … Continue reading →

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Vic Soc: Demolition of listed pump house would make a mockery of Hull’s maritime heritage

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The Victorian Society (Vic Soc) reports that an important piece of Hull’s Victorian maritime heritage is at risk of demolition as the Grade II-listed pump house, one of only four buildings that are left standing at St Andrew’s Dock, would … Continue reading →

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