Daily Archives: 23/07/2019

IHBC seeks Rural Panel lead volunteer: ‘Help us make a difference’ in rural policy and advocacy across the UK, while helping build both your learning and our rural communities

Posted on 23/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Much of the IHBC’s work is built on the contributions of active and informed volunteers who help care for heritage in local communities, and now the IHBC is seeking a volunteer interested in rural heritage policy and advocacy to lead … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead to IHBC’s Brighton 2020 School – ‘Old Towns : New Futures’ – #IHBCBrighton2020: Airbnb-style shop platform founder says landlords must embrace pop-up trend to keep high streets alive

Posted on 23/07/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Ross Bailey, the founder of an Airbnb-style platform for shops says landlords need to embrace the trend of pop-up stores to stop the high street dying, looking to a theme central to the IHBC’s next Annual School, Brighton 2020, on … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s 2019 Gus Astley Student Award: deadline next Wednesday (31/07)! Submit your heritage/development coursework for possible £500 cash and free Brighton 2020 School

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Simply submit your heritage or related coursework (from history to design and beyond) for cash and a free place at the IHBC’s 2020 Brighton School! See the full entry details below: Don’t forget: IHBC’s 2019 Gus Astley Student Awards close … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Appeal for memories of Bishop Auckland: with a personal pitch via HE (and IHBC)

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An appeal is being made for people to share their recollections of the town, its people, places and events as part of a project to celebrate its history and heritage.

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Landscapes review: National Parks and AONBs – interim findings letters issued

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The review body advising on next steps for National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty sites (AONBs) in England has issued interim findings, noting that: ‘We should not be satisfied with what we have… It falls short of what … Continue reading →

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FMB launches banking services

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The trade body the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), has launched a new banking service, helping finance new plant for small builders.

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Creating space for beauty: interim report of the ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission’ published

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An interim report from the ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission’ (BBBBC), on how to promote and increase the use of high-quality design for new build homes and neighbourhoods, has been published. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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New English Housing Survey data released

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New information and publications on the English Housing Survey have been released, with data including coverage of the English Housing Survey 2017: stock condition and English Housing Survey 2017 to 2018: headline report. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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BEFS responds to Historic Environment Scotland’s Climate Change & Environmental Action Plan Consultation

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Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) has responded Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) Climate Change & Environmental Action Plan Consultation with its workshop report, compiled after a meeting of  its Historic Environment Working Group (HEWG).

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WMCA to provide £31m to help Coventry get ready for UK City of Culture

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A £31m funding package to help Coventry get ready for its role as UK City of Culture 2021 was on 28 June 2019 given the go-ahead by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). image: coventry.gov.uk

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Sir Mark Jones named as new Chair of the NTS

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Sir Mark Jones will take over as Chairman of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS), when Sir Moir Lockhead steps down in August 2019.

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DIT and DCMS highlight ‘capitalisation’ of Game of Thrones on British exports

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Department for International Trade(DIT) and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) highlight that Horses, actors, costume design and set location are amongst the vast British contribution to the epic Game of Thrones series. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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