Daily Archives: 22/10/2019

IHBC launches 2020 Brighton Annual School sponsorship brochure: More looking ahead to #IHBCBrighton2020, with special opportunities to shine in Brighton in 2020!

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC has launched its sponsorship promotion brochure for the forthcoming 2020 Brighton Annual School, offering new opportunities to shine in Brighton in June next year as we look ahead to #IHBCBrighton2020. 

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More looking ahead to #IHBCBrighton2020 from Harrogate – What happened when the shops left town…

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Cream teas, quaint streets and stylish shops have made Harrogate one of the most successful and popular shopping destinations in the north of England but there are now gaps on its High Street like never before, as the BBC News … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget: IHBC’s HESPR-linked service promotion is now even more accessible to clients when using our map-based search

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC members, colleagues and client bodies can now find the office locations of HESPR members – IHBC’s Historic Environment Service Provider Recognition (HESPR) scheme – using our new map-based facility. For more details and links see the NewsBlog image: Google Maps

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the Doorstep’: Fresh plans for the old Bristol Royal Infirmary could save building and listed chapel

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A scheme to build flats on the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) site whilst retaining both the BRI and the Grade 11 listed Fripps Chapel has been submitted to Bristol City Council, according to Bristol Live.

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the Doorstep’: Kinks guitarist Dave Davies backs bid to save Barnet arcade

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Rock legend Dave Davies has backed a campaign to save a high street shopping arcade in North Finchley from demolition, aas reported by Local London. image: Martin Addison / The Grand Arcade / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Sarah Johnson appointed to oversee palace of Westminster restoration

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Sarah Johnson has been appointed as the chief executive of the shadow sponsor body organisation that will oversee the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster.

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Public property hubs to be delivered in Birmingham and Peterborough

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Peterborough and Birmingham are the latest places to benefit from the Government Hubs programme to regenerate city centre sites.

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Transforming Planning In Practice in Scotland – Post-Bill Work Programme

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Local Government and Community Directorate has issued its proposed timetable for implementing the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 and taking forward other aspects of the reform of Scottish planning.

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SAVE updates on the re-roofing of Wentworth Woodhouse

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Visitors to Wentworth Woodhouse can now ascend the scaffold to a special viewing platform to survey the major roof repairs now underway, as SAVE updates on a welcome development in its successful 35-year campaign to find a solution for this … Continue reading →

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DCMS and partners announce new £250M Culture Investment Fund

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Innovative cultural projects, libraries, museums and creative industries will benefit from £250m of new funding for the culture and creative sector, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and partners have announced. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Autumn clamp down on dust by HSE – site visits planned

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

This month (October) HSE is carrying out its latest construction inspection initiative with a focus in particular on measures in place to protect workers from occupational lung disease caused by asbestos, silica, wood and other dusts when carrying out common … Continue reading →

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Scottish Land Commission: Derelict sites contribute to perceptions of urban decline

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Scottish Land Commission has published a research report on the ‘Impact of Vacant and Derelict Land on Communities’, which found that derelict sites can affect a community’s health, environment, economy and social cohesion.

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Ferrybridge cooling towers demolished

Posted on 22/10/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Four cooling towers at Ferrybridge, the West Yorkshire power station, have been demolished.

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