Monthly Archives: August 2019

‘Local government Brexit preparedness’ out from England’s MHCLG

Posted on 20/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Guidance from government to assist local authority ‘preparedness for exiting’ the European Union (EU) has been issued by England’s Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s newest Context now out: Remembering the Second World War

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The latest issue of the IHBC’s membership journal Context is now out, themed around ‘Remembering the Second World War’, using UK-wide case studies to explore core IHBC CPD themes including valuing heritage as an emblem and memorial; managing heritage resources, … Continue reading →

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IHBC London Branch conference launched: ‘From Bauhaus to Brutalism and Beyond: Conserving Post-War Buildings and Places’, Wednesday 2 Oct – bauhaustobrutalism.ihbc.org.uk #IHBCBauhaustoBrutalism

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC London Branch conference for 2019, bauhaustobrutalism.ihbc.org.uk – #IHBCBauhaustoBrutalism, will offer critical CPD around the thorny but topical issue of ‘conserving post-war buildings and places’, over a programme of talks, challenges, networking and more, with content ranging from thermal … Continue reading →

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IHBC at LPOC Bristol, with benefits: The Listed Property Show South West, 21 Sept – limited free places ( ‘first come’ allocation) & unlimited reduced rate tickets for IHBC members

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC continues its partnering with the Listed Property Owners Club (LPOC) with reduced rates (and limited free places) for members as well an IHBC outreach stand on offer at The Listed Property Show South West, in Bristol on 21 … Continue reading →

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See #IHBCNottingham2019, on ‘structures’, on video: More 2019 Day School talks now out on IHBC’s YouTube channel

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC’s 2019 Annual School included the Day School exploration of structural aspects of its overarching theme – ‘Heritage, Risk and Resilience’ – through presentations led by Ed Morton and Gez Pegram, while these are now available on IHBC’s YouTube channel, … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £5.6M+ total opportunities this week: Community Archaeology Consultant sought for ‘Belief in the NE’ project, closing 16/08

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with the IHBC Director’s top pick for this week featuring a call from the Department of Archaeology in … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Pontefract Castle is removed from the ‘at risk’ register

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Pontefract and Castleford Express has highlighted how Pontefract Castle has survived through battles and sieges, but has had time as its real enemy, but following a £5 million investment the castle has been removed from the ‘at risk’ list … Continue reading →

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Latest Newsletter from IHBC CPD provider ESC: Special issue on traditional buildings features new IHBC ToolBox guidance 

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC CPD provider ‘The Environment Study Centre’ (ESC) has published its latest built environment Newsletter, as a ‘Special edition on traditional buildings’, and features new linked IHBC ToolBox Guidance. image: ESC Newsletter

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Dry stone walling added to list of intangible cultural heritage in Ireland

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland(DSWAI) has received news that dry stone building has been acknowledged by the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht as part of Ireland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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UKNC on ‘Cultural Heritage Innovation’: Opportunities for international development

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The UK’s National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) report shows how the UK is world-leading in innovation in its cultural heritage sector.

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DEFRA consultation outcome and conclusions on legislation for conservation covenants in England

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

England’s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published the consultation outcome, summary of responses and government response on new legislation for conservation covenants. image: Peter Badcock

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England’s DCMS 5 minute survey to help them help you with ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario: Closes fast

Posted on 16/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

England’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has commissioned a survey to better understand how they can best support Brexit planning. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC welcomes HE’s update on post-NPPF revision heritage guidance – and adds some further thoughts…

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has warmly welcomed the new Historic England (HE) briefing on the government’s post-NPPF revision guidance on built and historic environment and conservation planning, while adding some further points also worthy of note.

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Edinburgh’s Climate Heritage Network Global Launch, 24-25 October: With IHBC in attendance

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Climate Heritage Network Global Launch in Edinburgh is a two-day programme (24-25 October) devoted to urgently mobilizing the cultural heritage sector for climate action in Europe and across the globe, which will have the IHBC in attendance.

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IHBC’s ‘CPD boost’, out of Context: Doing architectural research – pleasures and perils

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The recent Context – on the Scottish Highlands and Islands offers distinct takes on architectural research in rural areas north and south of the Scottish borders, with insights from each that can promote critical reflections – personal and collective – … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘CPD boost’: CIC’s ‘Model Mediation Agreement and Procedure’ for construction and engineering disputes

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published the CIC Model Mediation Agreement and Procedure (CIC MMAP), a model agreement and procedure to assist parties compromise a construction and engineering dispute using mediation.

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Demolition bid lodged for 153-year-old building in Jedburgh

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The BBC has reported on a prominent town centre building in Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders, that may have to be demolished because it is crumbling.

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Applications for Churchill Fellowships open until 17 September

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (WCMT) has announced that applications for Churchill Fellowships – a unique opportunity open to all UK adult citizens – are open until 17 September.

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Essex CC u-turn on closing libraries after consultation receives thousands of responses

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Following a public consultation that ‘revealed the strength of feeling towards library services’ – through months of protests involving hundreds of residents and the support of big names including David Walliams and Jacqueline Wilson – Essex County Council (ECC) has … Continue reading →

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Anger at Watford planning law allowing ‘oppressive’ small flats

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A mayor has called for a change in planning law after proposals to convert an industrial unit into 15 small ‘oppressive’ flats got the go-ahead.

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Rising price of heritage materials increases rebuild and repair costs of traditional properties by 3.4%

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Ecclesiastical’s heritage Building Cost Index rose by 1.2% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the previous quarter, and by 3.4% year on year.

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AHRC GCRF Urgency Grants pilot scheme open

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Urgency Grants pilot scheme is open until 31 October 2020, with ‘Applications for full economic costs up to £150,000 for a period of up to 12 months may … Continue reading →

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SPAB highlights potential impact of legislating for folic acid in flour

Posted on 13/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Government has been considering whether to make it law that all flour should have folic acid added to it, with public consultation ending on 9 September, but if the proposals are adopted, SPAB argues that this could prohibit any … Continue reading →

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See #IHBCNottingham2019 on ‘FIRE’: More 2019 School talks on IHBC’s YouTube channel

Posted on 09/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC’s 2019 Day School speakers on ‘Heritage, Risk and Resilience’ – Steve Emery, of Oxford University, and Liz Davidson, Senior Project Manager, Glasgow School of Art – explored different aspects of fire impacts and responses at the UK’s lead annual … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead to #IHBCBrighton2020: High streets, community projects and ‘meanwhile’ use – an update from England for IHBC’s Brighton 2020 School

Posted on 09/08/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

England’s government has updated on progress in its ‘plans to take back control of vacant high streets’, just one of many threads in the challenges to be explored at the IHBC’s Brighton 2020 School, ‘OLD TOWNS : NEW FUTURES’, on … Continue reading →

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