Daily Archives: 25/08/2017

IHBC’s London Branch looks to the future of Conservation Areas: ‘Back to the Future – The next 50 years…’, London, 3 Oct

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The IHBC’s London Branch is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Civic Amenities Act 1967, which established Conservation Areas, by looking ahead against a ‘background of reduced local authority expenditure and continuing uncertainty over funding’, in our ‘Back to the … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Branch Support Survey’ reminder: Has your Branch responded? Extended deadline 31 August!

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The IHBC is continuing its review of Branch needs and priorities with a Committee-led survey out now, and thanks the Branches that have submitted responses to date – East Midlands; Wales; Yorkshire; South East; West Midlands and South – while … Continue reading →

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HESPR’s top pick of the week: A&DS seeks ‘a unique project for the 16th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice.. working with children and young people and the… theme ‘Freespace’’, closing 11 September, valued £59,000

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The IHBC’s heritage business listing, HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers members a weekly ‘News and Tender Alert’ that brings business opportunities together into one handy resource, and the IHBC Director’s top bid pick for … Continue reading →

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IHBC members with benefits: reduced rates at HTN’s ‘Inspiring Heritage for All’ conference: Hull, 3-4 October

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The IHBC is delighted to support again the Annual Conference of the Heritage Trust Network (HTN) in Hull, 3-4 October, with c.15% reductions in fees on offer to IHBC members. 

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IHBC update: Limited time for funding applications from War Memorials Trust: by 30 September

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War Memorials Trust urges custodians and those responsible for war memorials to apply for funding as soon as possible where conservation and repair is needed as there is now limited funding available while the next deadline for grant applications is … Continue reading →

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London: aspiring to be the world’s first ‘National Park City’ 

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, offers his support to help make the city the world’s first National Park City and one of the greenest cities on earth. 

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Update: Heritage Impact Statements in Wales

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From 1 September 2017 a Heritage Impact Statement will be required to support any application for listed building or conservation area consent in Wales, as the Heritage Impact Statement will replace the Design and Access Statement in the application process … Continue reading →

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SNH provides clear focus for Scotland’s coastal landscapes 

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New guidance to help professionals assess the potential impacts of future development on Scotland’s coastal landscapes has been published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). image Fiona Newton, IHBC

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Opinion piece on design research: ‘The Research Paradox for Architects’

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In an opinion piece, Peter Raisbeck suggests that there are people in this world who don’t think architecture has much to do with research.

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£15 million Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund to boost region’s tech, creative and cultural industries

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Towns and cities across the North of England can bid for grants to help build a lasting regional legacy from the Great Exhibition of the North. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Historic Cadbury Barn 1895 torched by ‘arsonists – ‘years of history gone in a few hours’

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An historic 120-year-old barn, the Cadbury Barn, Manor Farm Park, just off Bristol Road South, once owned by the Cadbury family, has been razed to the ground by arsonists.

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