Monthly Archives: November 2018

Sara Crofts, a Full Member of the IHBC, has been announced as the new Chief Executive of the Institute of Conservation (ICON).   image Sara Crofts

Showcasing the best in practical conservation, the SPAB’s two days (7-8 September) Old House Show attracted building professionals, homeowners, enthusiasts and those interested in developing a career in the heritage sector.

Heritage volunteers from across Scotland gathered at Glasgow’s City Chambers on Monday 22nd October as the winners of the fourth Scottish Heritage Angel Awards were revealed.

The Pugin Society reports on how James Robinson, illustrator of the new children’s book, Mr Pugin, was inspired by the architect’s ideas on life and buildings and wanted to bring these to a young readership.

Historic England(HE) publishes the findings from studies on heritage and economic activity, noting how its ‘Total Economic Value’ is ‘greater than the sum of all its parts’, and also introducing new research on Heritage Economic Estimate Indicators 2018.

Housing secretary James Brokenshire has launched a commission to promote better design and style of homes, to be chaired by conservative philosopher and author Sir Roger Scruton. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

Historic England has unveiled the latest chapter in the fight to save important heritage in 20th of year of the national Register of Heritage at Risk (HAR), with headlines including:

BEFS – Scotland’s link body for advocates of quality in the built environment – has recently issued the October ‘Funding Finder’ from Scotland’s Towns Partnership, with an overview of deadlines and newly added funds.

Designing Buildings Wiki (DBW) – host partner of the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki – has featured a report from U+I – a specialist regeneration and property developer – on how currently 24,400 commercial properties are sitting empty in London, the equivalent … Continue reading →

Cadw’s Understanding Listing in Wales is intended to help anyone who wants or needs to know why and how buildings are listed and provides an introduction for owners, occupiers and agents about what listing means for them.

The future of one of the country’s greatest 18th-century landscapes looks more secure following discussions between the National Trust, Barnsley Council and The Northern College as they work together to secure the future of the Wentworth Castle Gardens with a … Continue reading →

The Scottish Parliament’s SPICe update on Brexit, from its Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee is now out.

The Ministry for Housing Community and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced a forthcoming consultation on further measures to make better use of land and vacant buildings to deliver housing, including the introduction of a new permitted development (PD) right ‘to … Continue reading →

The British Council has recently launched a report entitled ‘Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth’, to share findings of a consultation and international research into cultural heritage for inclusive growth.

The Housing, Communities and Local Government(HCLG) Committee of the House of Commons has published the report from its inquiry into land value capture, with conclusions including that ‘There is scope for central and local government to claim a greater proportion … Continue reading →

Bradford Council has celebrated confirmation of a National Lottery grant of just under £2M for the Bradford City Centre Townscape Heritage Scheme, ‘Top of the Town’.

The first images of how the remarkable cylindrical lift at the former Battersea Power Station will look when it launches in 2021 were released by the developers of the £9 billion regeneration scheme.