Monthly Archives: October 2017

Historic England (HE) is looking for people, groups and organisations to get involved in its ‘Another England’ project – to better understand the stories of people of colour in England – and tell HE about the places and histories that … Continue reading →

The Victorian Society (Vic Soc) reports on how the only surviving building designed by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle could be demolished for new residential units if a planning application gets consent. image Vic Soc website – Lyndhurst Park Hotel southern … Continue reading →

Construction projects across Britain are being urged by The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to act now to ensure the health and safety of their workers is protected as the second phase of a targeted inspection initiative gets underway today.

The Twentieth Century Society (C20) is highlighting some of Britain’s most dynamic and expressive buildings that have been lost as the speed of demolition increasingly outpaces heritage recognition.

The Consultation Institute reports that Bexley Council has apologised to a group of residents after a ‘human error’ led to a planning application in their street being granted before the end of the statutory consultation period.

IHBC’s Wiki partner Designing Buildings Wiki, has joined forces with BSRIA to offer a new competition looking for fresh and innovative ideas in response to the question: How can tomorrow’s challenges be met by today’s buildings?’, with up to £500 … Continue reading →

Wales online reports that Cardiff council is examining whether the Coal Exchange developer is carrying out work without planning consent.

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has announced the 2017 Schools Competition to mark World Town Planning day and its theme is ‘How would you make your local place more inclusive resilient and sustainable?, with the competition closing on World … Continue reading →

The Communities and Local Government Committee’s ‘Brexit and Local Government’ inquiry looks at which powers currently held by the EU could be transferred to town halls after the UK’s exit.

The Beehive Mills, in Great Lever, Grade II Listed, will be demolished sooner than expected after a Government inquiry into plans to build homes on the site was cancelled. image Bolton News

Blackpool’s three piers – including the Grade II (GII) listed North Pier – have been put on the 2018 ‘at risk’ list of the World Monuments Fund (WMF) due to the threats from the effects of climate change and changing … Continue reading →

The National Trust (NT) has applied for Listed Building Consent (LBC) to install window stickers in the reception area of Peckover House, to enhance visitor experience.

The Landbeach Tithe Barn in Cambridgeshire has sheets on the thatch and is urgently awaiting repairs, and the Tithe Barn Trust’s ‘Sponsor a Sheaf Campaign’ has been developed as a way to help this GII Listed thatched barn.

Applications for 50 for Free Landmark building stays are now open until midnight, Sunday 3 December 2017

The number of sites facing development on London’s green belt has more than doubled since last year, the campaigning group London Green Belt Council (LGBC) has warned. image LocalGovernment website

A new guide aims to encourage people in the arts and health services to work together to prevent illness and improve wellbeing.