Daily Archives: 26/04/2019

Last chance for free C+ in London, May 2, c.12-4.30, on IHBC membership application support and scrutiny – ‘from accreditation application to CPD’ – for all member categories!

Posted on 26/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

This is your last chance to book on the IHBC’s UK-wide ‘Council+’ forum , which is open to members across all categories, to take place from 12 noon to c.4.30 on 2 May in central London, focussing on how we … Continue reading →

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London Branch MATE accreditation support event: 15 May – ‘for free and for you’, so book before 8 May!

Posted on 26/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The next IHBC London Branch MATE  (Membership Application Training Event) session is on 15 May from 5.30 – 8.30 pm at Lichfields, Regent’s Wharf, Kings Cross (approximately 10 mins walk from Kings Cross Station). If you want a little guidance … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £125K+ costed work this week: Watford BC seeks cemetery’s Heritage Assessment, closing 20/05, value £10-25k

Posted on 26/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers this week features a call from Watford Borough Council … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Brechin Cathedral mercy mission for Syria renews calls to save historic building from closing

Posted on 26/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Courier has highlighted how a Syrian mercy mission has prompted renewed calls to save Brechin Cathedral – ‘to celebrate its 800th anniversary in 2020 [with] the oldest part… the Pictish round tower which is about 1,000 years old’ – … Continue reading →

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RTPI Scotland warns of Planning Bill’s ‘eye-watering’ cost

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MSPs should think again about the massive financial implications of the Planning Bill currently making its way through the Scottish Parliament, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has warned.

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£3 million village halls regeneration scheme for England launched

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A £3 million fund to improve village halls and better connect rural communities across the country has been launched by the government, with funding to support around a hundred local building projects to help rural communities ‘better connect’. image: Open … Continue reading →

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Rail stations in line for £300 million funding boost to improve disabled access

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Disabled rail passengers across Britain will benefit from better access at stations thanks to a £300 million government investment and newly accessible stations will open up routes across the country. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Plans announced for world-leading planetarium in Wales

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Plans to develop one of the world’s biggest planetariums in Wales – transforming the site of the iconic former Tower Colliery in the South Wales Valleys – received support from pioneers including The Eden Project’s Sir Tim Smith.

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New deadline for Community Asset Grants: 4 Oct 2019

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If you are thinking of applying to National Lottery Community Fund to develop a local building or asset in Scotland then it is time to talk to them as they have set a deadline for closure and final applications of … Continue reading →

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APPG for Civic Societies meeting on England’s ‘Building Better’ Review: The community perspective – 7 May, now booking

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The Government has set up the ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission’, to improve the quality of new housing design in England, so Civic Voice has set the next All Parliamentary Party Group (APPG) for Civic Societies, to be held on … Continue reading →

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PDR for office conversions in England under review as Harlow MP describes office block re-housing as ‘social cleansing’

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The government is reviewing its policy of allowing the conversion of offices into homes without planning permission (or permitted development rights: PDR) as Communities Secretary James Brokenshire said he would be looking ‘at where the burden lies’ with regards to … Continue reading →

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Archbishop of Canterbury launches Commission on Housing, Church and Community

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Britain’s housing crisis is to be the subject of a major new Commission launched by Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. image: Church of England website

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TrailTale’s smartphone ‘Guided Walks’ for London and other UK towns: Free app

Posted on 26/04/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

TrailTale is a free exploration app that offers walking guided routes and a repository of many UK attractions, so users can choose a walk route  – or ‘Explore Near You’ link – around some of the countries’ most fascinating places.

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