Daily Archives: 23/03/2018

IHBC’s 2018 School, 21-23 June 2018: Featured on DBW’s 7500+ user alerts – So book now before early bird rates close on 20 April

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The IHBC’s 2018 Annual School has been featured in the eletter of Designing Buildings Wiki (DBW) – host partner of the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki – and sent to DBW’s 7500+ registered users, extending further the IHBC’s reach into education and … Continue reading →

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Jobs for all at ‘IHBC Jobs etc’: A work update on recent opportunities, from surveyor and inspector to conservation officer and covenants!

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Whether you are an applicant looking for career progression, or an employer seeking the best applicants for your service – public, charity or commercial – our IHBC Jobs etc. service is the first place to visit, and we’re now offering … Continue reading →

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IHBC HESPR’s top pick from up to c.£285K+ of costed work this week: NHMF’s ‘Great Place’ scheme evaluation, closing 16/04, valued £40K 

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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 some £285K+ this week, while the IHBC Director’s current top pick for … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s international CPD taster from Context 152: Gustavo Giovannoni on planning in historic towns 

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The architect, planner and architectural historian Gustavo Giovannoni (1873–1947) played an important role in integrating modern planning requirements into historic town centres in Italy and beyond, and his work is introduced in a Context article based on the commended IHBC … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Homeowners in Telford and Wrekin might not need PP following LDO to save fees 

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Shropshire Live recently explored how homeowners in Telford and Wrekin are able to carry out a vast range of improvements to their property without the need for Planning Permission (PP), following a council decision to introduce a Local Development Order … Continue reading →

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Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre saved after nearby nightclub ‘inferno’

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A fire chief has said saving one of Glasgow’s most-loved buildings the Pavilion Theatre was a priority when tackling a major blaze in Sauchiehall Street.

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Bath Abbey wins right to remove nave pews after dispute with campaigners

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The Bath Chronicle has reported on how the Victorian Society, which fought the church on controversial plans to remove the Victorian nave pews, has lost its campaign. image IHBC Context

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HE’s March Planning Bulletin now available highlighting consultation on NPPF and Planning Practice Guidance

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The Historic England (HE) Planning Bulletin for March is now available, includes references to the consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (closing 10 May) and the draft updates to the Governments online Planning Practice Guidance.

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Rescheduled dates are announced by Highways England for A303 Stonehenge consultation events 

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Highways England (HE) has rearranged two consultation events for the A303 Stonehenge scheme cancelled due to severe weather. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Prime Minister makes appointments to HLF/NHMF Board

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The Prime Minister has appointed Maria Adebowale- Schwarte, Claire Feehily, Sarah Flannigan, Rene Olivieri and David Stocker as Trustees of the Heritage Lottery Fund/National Heritage Memorial Fund (HLF/NHMF) Board. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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LGA warns ‘barn conversion’ developments to heap more pressure on rural schools, roads and affordability

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Rural areas face losing out on investment in infrastructure and affordable homes as a result of forthcoming planning changes that allow more new homes to avoid local approval, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned. image LGA website

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BBC updates on ‘The youngsters keeping traditional trades alive’ 

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In 1999, the Labour government set out a pledge that half of all young people should go on to higher education – an aim that has almost been achieved; but BBC has met five of those youngsters who did not … Continue reading →

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