Monthly Archives: December 2017

IHBC on heritage from the doorstep: Telegraph owners accused of ‘washing hands’ of historic GI listed Leeds mill as new deal saves building

Posted on 08/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Grade I (GI) listed Temple Works flax mill, which once boasted the biggest room in the world, had been put up for auction with no reserve after years of neglect, leading to local accusations of a ‘washing of hands’ of … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Planning Bill published: ‘Planning and inclusive growth’ 

Posted on 08/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Scotland’s Planning (Scotland) Bill, intended to strengthen and simplify the planning system while supporting ‘inclusive growth’, has been published, alongside a Ministerial Statement on ‘Planning and Inclusive Growth’ by Kevin Stewart MSP, Scotland’s Minister for Local Government and Housing, while … Continue reading →

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Research Fellowships to doctoral students, early career researchers and doctoral-level research assistants, closing 25/01

Posted on 08/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

An International Placement Scheme Call – described as an ‘IPS Fellowship’ – is to provide Early Career Researchers (ECRs), doctoral level research assistants and AHRC/ESRC funded doctoral students with dedicated access to the internationally renowned collections, programmes and expertise held … Continue reading →

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BBC on 6,500 people buying crumbling castle

Posted on 08/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Thousands of internet users have joined forces to save Mothe-Chandeniers chateau in France, reports the BBC.

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Conservation capacity crises confuse cornflake consumption at Country Life: Thanks Bob!

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Country Life, the celebrated weekly on heritage and things social and rural, has reported cornflake confusion for columnist Athena, as heritage adviser and IHBC research consultant Bob Kindred explained the background to her realisation that ‘the number of conservation officers … Continue reading →

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IHBC welcomes ‘Landscape and Urban Planning Special Issue’: Patrick Geddes’ legacy in the new millennium

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Following the IHBC’s featuring of Patrick Geddes in our recent ‘Conservation and Urbanism’ issue of Context, the new Landscape and Urban Planning Special Issue also features Patrick Geddes, and includes an ‘open access’ (free) article: ‘Thinking organic, acting civic: The … Continue reading →

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Interactive map lets IHBC members (and others) take a ‘Literary Journey’ through the historic monuments of Rome

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC members may be interested in a new model for touring Rome’s best known landmarks, an interactive map, from of the Morgan Library and Museum. image Open Culture website

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Former High Wycombe library could become offices after years of standing empty

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

A former library on Queen Victoria Road in High Wycombe, which has stood empty for a number of years, could be turned into offices, according to the county council. image Bucks Free Press website

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Bristol and Wandsworth explore lamposts for electric vehicle charging in push for e-motoring infrastructure

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The prospect of electric vehicle charging points being installed in every residential street in Wandsworth has moved a step closer after councillors backed ambitious plans for a major expansion in the borough’s e-motoring infrastructure, including exploring placing e-vehicle charging plugs … Continue reading →

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HE reveals overwhelming public support for saving England’s Mills

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic England (HE) reports that 85% of England’s population says they are against demolition and replacement of mills, with 70% saying they should be considered for new housing, offices and public amenities before constructing new buildings, and this number rises … Continue reading →

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Aberdeenshire’s biennial ‘AALDA’ Awards 2018 seek nominations

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The eleventh biennial Aberdeenshire Architectural and Landscape Design Awards (AALDA) ceremony for 2018 now seeking project nominations that ‘demonstrate innovative and forward thinking design solutions.’

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DCMS announces measures for implementation of 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has announces measures to support the effective implementation of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and its two Protocols of 1954 … Continue reading →

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New publication ‘The Honorary Treasurers Handbook’ published

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Honorary Treasurers Forum(HTF) has published The Honorary Treasurers Handbook, the free handbook which offers essential advice, information and support for Charity Treasurers in all aspects of their role.

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Play stations at the BBC: Railway stops worth lingering at

Posted on 05/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The BBC has listed some interesting railway stations worth visiting.

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IHBC tests international waters: Inspired by our Council+ lead and advisory forum

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has held the latest meeting of our lead and advisory forum, ‘Council+’, where members of all categories can find out more on current operations and while the IHBC enjoys their guidance on how to develop and refine our … Continue reading →

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COTAC 2017conference final reminder: IHBC with Ramboll support COTAC ‘BIM for Heritage’ conference – 8 December, London

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC with Ramboll support COTAC 2017 conference – ‘BIM for Heritage: Stepping into the Future with the Past’ – 8 December, London

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IHBC HESPR’s weekly top weekly pick from c.£177k+ costed work: unlock Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) brownfield sites, up to £120,000, closing 21/12

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business list, HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers its members weekly ‘News and Tender Alert’ emails, with costed opportunities worth more than £177,000 this week, while the IHBC Director’s current top pick … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s update on HLF forward planning with lower budgets, from CE Ros Kerslake OBE

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), through its Chief Executive Ros Kerslake OBE, has informed key stakeholders such as the IHBC and its members, about its plans to ‘optimise how [the HLF will] use a lower, but still substantial, budget of … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s new Toolbox Guidance Note on ‘Alacrity and alternative proposals’ also highlights ‘mothballing’ options 

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC’s new Guidance Note on our online Toolbox briefs on ‘alacrity’ in heritage planning, a topic suggested by an appeal dismissed ‘partly because the appellant had not demonstrated ‘alacrity’, and references a separate unsuccessful appeal where the Inspector noted that … Continue reading →

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IHBC CPD boost from the NTHP: Neuroscience and preservation – ‘Biophilia’ and measuring the healing properties of place

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

In a blog by for the The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) Nikos A. Salingaros looks at how buildings and urban spaces can provide healing environments for people, exploring ‘Biophilia’ is the attachment of humans to living structures, to … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Brighton’s Madeira Terraces crowdfunding campaign

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Brighton’s local ‘Save Madeira Terrace’ campaign group seeks to ‘restore our iconic arches to their former glory! We will save this historical structure from falling into disrepair, in the process creating a new lively quarter for Brighton.’

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NHMF, HLF, and DCMS’ ‘Tailored Review’ conclusions: ‘Functions… to the nation remained vital’

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has concluded its tailored review of the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), noting that the ‘functions of distributing National Lottery funding and providing a fund … Continue reading →

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OTS: first review of VAT aims at simplification

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has published its first review of VAT, with recommendations mainly aimed at ‘simplification’, including a call for a ‘comprehensive review of the reduced rate, zero-rate and exemption schedules’ and a review of ‘the turnover … Continue reading →

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Dry Stone Walling Association to mark 50th anniversary in 2018

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA) celebrates its 50th anniversary next year (2018) and to mark the occasion is planning a National Walling Competition at Kirkby Lonsdale, near its headquarters in Cumbria, on 20 May.

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Forres voted Scotland’s most beautiful high street

Posted on 01/12/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Moray town of Forres has been crowned as Scotland’s Most Beautiful High Street, after winning a public vote out of a final shortlist of ten towns competing for the title. image Scotlands Towns website

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