Daily Archives: 27/10/2017

Students ‘Come to Brum’ at IHBC’s expense… and get some proper conservation networking, 23 Nov– Ask Carla, ASAP!

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The IHBC’s celebrated ‘Course Connection Day’ takes a new twist in 2017 as students on any UK specialist course can apply to join the IHBC for a free, expenses-paid introductory day of conservation and career support, with limited places allocated … Continue reading →

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IHBC supports HE on Conservation Areas ‘at risk’: Sad news for locals as more than twice as many added in 2017 as taken off

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Following the launch of the Historic England ‘At risk’ register, the IHBC supports concerns that, in the 50th anniversary year of Conservation Areas, more twice as many are added to the Register (47) as removed (22), giving a total of … Continue reading →

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IHBC Director co-chairs free joint technical ‘Heritage Buildings Seminar’: RGS London, 9 November

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IHBC Director co-chairs free joint technical ‘Heritage Buildings Seminar’: RGS London, 9 November

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IHBC HESPR’s weekly top picks from c.£999,000+ costed work: professional services (PM; QS, Engineering) for Cheltenham street upgrades 

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The IHBC’s heritage business listing, HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers HESPR members weekly ‘News and Tender Alert’ emails, with costed opportunities worth more than £999,000 this time, while the IHBC Director’s top pick for … Continue reading →

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THA update on Treasury discussions: Highlights ‘Cut the VAT’ evidence base, supported by IHBC, and more… 

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The Heritage Alliance (THA) has issued an update on its discussions with the Treasury, including highlighting the benefits of cutting VAT on repairs etc., which relies on an evidence base co-funded by the IHBC and developed by Experian.

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Don’t forget: Historic England National Capacity Building Programme 2018-2020: ‘Call for applications’, closing 5 November

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Historic England National Capacity Building Programme 2018-2020: ‘Call for applications’, closing 5 November

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HE’s ‘At Risk 2017’ launched: incudes Hawksmoor, gasholder and Nash’s Brighton gardens… but target rescues ahead of schedule

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Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register 2017 has been published, its annual snapshot of the state of England’s most valued vulnerable historic places, highlighting the sites across England that are at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s ‘heritage angels’ crowned

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Winners of Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2017 have been announced.

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The Museums + Heritage Awards 2018 now open for entry!

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The 2018 Awards have 11 categories to choose from, including the BRAND NEW Best Shop Award which is split into two categories – Turnover Above £500k and Turnover Below £500k. Also returning for 2018 is the ever popular and FREE Volunteer(s) of the … Continue reading →

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Capturing Planning in Images – Competition to Picture Wales: Closing 10 Nov

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RTPI Cymru is launching a competition – closing 10 November – to collect photographs and drawings which depict planning in Wales.

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Parliament investigates report of falling masonry

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Part of the Parliamentary estate was cordoned off on Thursday after reports that masonry had fallen from part of a building, smashing a car window. Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament

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National Trust research shows that places matter

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Scientific research carried out by the National Trust has found that natural and historic places have a powerful effect on all of us, as their ‘Places that Make us’ report demonstrates the depth of people’s connection with place.

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NHMF\HLF: 4 new Trustees sought: Closing 3 Nov

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Four new Trustees are sought to join the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)/ National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) Board in 2018, with applications closing 3 November.

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