Daily Archives: 19/09/2017

IHBC seeks ‘Consultant Policy Advisor’: Closing 23 October

The IHBC is seeking a consultancy service to support its Policy development, commencing immediately subject to a 12-month review, with the opportunity closing 5pm on 23 Monday October. 

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Urgent reminder: IHBC late fees due! ‘Money is not the barrier’ to IHBC’s support for your heritage career, job or trade – from low fees to no fees…’

If your IHBC fee is late, get it sorted now, remembering that money is not the barrier to our support as, alongside our great value low fees, we also offer support mechanisms to make sure that our members have the … Continue reading

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IHBC-ALGAO-HE: LA conservation and archaeology stats 2017 now out – capacity drops again despite rise in work! 

Historic England (HE) has issued the latest figures collated by the IHBC and ALGAO for Local Authority (LA) conservation and archaeology staffing respectively, which highlight ongoing reductions in capacity even as workload – from planning application decisions and Listed Building … Continue reading

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Scotland’s Lime specialist SLCT hosts HRH Prince Charles, celebrating 20,000th learner: Colin Rowan

The Trustees and Director of the Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) were delighted to receive a visit from HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay to celebrate their 20,000th learner, Colin Rowan of Rowan Stoneworks, Appin, Argyll on 8 September … Continue reading

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Victorian Society marks 10 years of endangered buildings campaigning with new top 10 list 

National architecture charity the Victorian Society has released its annual Top 10 Endangered Buildings list which recognises at-risk Victorian and Edwardian buildings and structures throughout England and Wales, noting that all of the buildings on this year’s list have been … Continue reading

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The UK’s first plot shop opens for self and custom build homes

The UK’s first ever ‘plot shop’ has officially opened in the town of Bicester by Housing and Planning Minister, Alok Sharma.

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Considerate Constructors Scheme achieves 100,000 milestone

The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) – the national Scheme to improve the image of the construction industry – has reached a major milestone in UK construction history by registering its 100,000th site.

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Vic Soc on Bristol landmark threatened by student flats

The Victorian Society (Vic Soc) highlights that one of the oldest hospital buildings in the country is under threat of total demolition as part of controversial plans for a large-scale student development in Bristol town centre.

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DCMS Report: The role of culture, sport and heritage in place shaping

New research published by The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) explores the role of culture, sport and heritage (CS&H) assets, and investment in driving positive economic and social outcomes at the local level, and concludes that ‘the … Continue reading

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UK’s best preserved WW1 aerodrome secures National Lottery cash

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, near Maldon in Essex, will be transformed into a major visitor attraction, thanks to National Lottery funding.

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