Daily Archives: 30/06/2020

#IHBCVirtualSchool2020’s ‘reflections’ speaker insight: Cliff Hague on ‘City Spread and New Neighbourhoods’

Posted on 30/06/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

A major study of health, education and sustainability in rapidly growing cities poses some difficult questions for public policy makers, writes Cliff Hague, a lead presenter at the IHBC’s 2020 Virtual School.

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Don’t forget – IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Awards 2020 closing date extended to 31 August: Win £500 and a free place on IHBC’s 2021 Brighton School – Simply submit your coursework online!

Posted on 30/06/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Due to demand from conservation courses, the closing date for the IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award is extended to 31 August 2020, so if you have relevant coursework from history and theory to practice or enhancement, from ANY UK taught … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: ‘Covid-19 accelerates future of technology in construction’, from PBC

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The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services working to the IHBC’s standards – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, including notices gleaned from across the development sector’s … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Stafford CA’s satellite dishes lacking PP won’t face enforcement action

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Residents who put up satellite dishes without planning permission (PP) in Stafford’s conservation areas (CAs) will not face enforcement action from the borough council, members have decided, reports the Express and Star.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 114: CITB proposes Levy cut of 50%

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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is proposing to cut the 2021/22 Levy by 50% as well as giving businesses up to 12 months to pay the 2020/21 Levy.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 115: Scotland’s new community map for pandemic funding

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A new collection of digital maps is to display the funding being given to support communities across Scotland affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). image: Scottish Government website

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 116: Latest from Health Depts

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The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and Public Health England (PHE) are leading the UK government response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 117: Ireland updates on National Heritage Week – 15-23 August

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Plans are in place for a modified National Heritage Week for Ireland, which take into account ongoing restrictions on events and gatherings due to COVID-19, and which will run from Saturday, 15th – Sunday, 23rd August.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 118: NLHF – Heritage funding deadline extended

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The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF)  has announced that the deadline to apply for emergency grants has been extended to the end of July.

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UK National Commission reports on National Value of UNESCO to the UK

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The UK National Commission for UNESCO has published new research showing that UNESCO projects can help build a greener, more equal and more peaceful world, while also creating financial value.

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THA Call for questions – July Heritage Chat: ‘Adapting teaching and learning to an online environment’, 16 July

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The Heritage Alliance’s (THA) next Heritage Chat will take place on Thursday 16 July (13:00-14:00) and will explore ‘Adapting teaching and learning to an online environment’.

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Welsh Councillor voices concern over delegated planning powers

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A Welsh Councillor in Powys County Council (PCC) has raised concern over delegated planning powers, indicating that county councillors may have been unaware of the consequences of what they were voting for.

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IHBC signpost: Some tips from MUF on how not to be a starchitect!

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Reading Design has relayed some tips on how not to be a Starchitect.

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