Monthly Archives: April 2021

Having started to recover from the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, areas of the country are facing new restrictions weeks before we are due to leave the EU. This summary presents three scenarios about how the economy will recover, and … Continue reading →

Government has awarded £3.5 million to support Coventry’s tenure as UK City of Culture 2021. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

A new category for ‘best memorial’ in the Cemetery of the Year Awards (CYA) gives masons a chance to win £1,000, thanks to the sponsorship of BRAMM, the register of approved memorial installers, closing 31 July.

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has published a policy briefing paper which looks at the 20 minute neighbourhood concept and how it can be embedded in Scottish planning policy and practice.

Work is underway on an ambitious project to virtually ‘clone’ Bradford city centre, as a ‘Digital twin’ will open the door to a 3D world with virtually endless possibilities.

SPAB is absolutely delighted to announce that it is one of the 476 heritage organisations who will share £44M from the Culture Recovery Fund.

West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in Chichester, West Sussex has now announced plans to merge with KLC School of Design in London to reflect ‘an exciting new era for specialist creative education’ according to its Chief Executive, Alexander … Continue reading →

Icon has published new research exploring the values of conservation.

The London Historic Building Trust (LHBT) has announced the appointment of Georgina Nayler MBE as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.  She takes over from Diana Beattie OBE, who is stepping down after close to 20 years with … Continue reading →

A new guide has been launched ‘Energy Efficiency Measures (N8) procurement guide’ which is for local authorities, housing associations and other registered providers that are looking to procure energy efficiency works. image: for illustration purposes only

The Environmental Audit Committee is launching an inquiry into the sustainability of the built environment, to look at the best routes to net zero for our future building needs from low carbon materials through to policies to minimise the whole … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastical Insurance and English Heritage, in partnership with technology firm Shepherd, are extending a pilot that puts 18th century Kenwood House on a technological par with The Shard. image: for illustration purposes only – CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=435929

The Canal River Trust has secured government support to create dozens of opportunities in heritage repair and construction, and waterways management, for young people, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions. image: Canal & River Trust website

Tackling climate change is this generation’s defining task and Europe’s rich and diverse cultural heritage can help, and to help lead the way, heritage, climate and financial organisations and experts have launched the European Cultural Heritage Green Paper ‘Putting Europe’s … Continue reading →

A planning inspector has cited harm to the setting of a Grade II (GII) listed building (LB) and settlement coalescence in refusing plans for 42 homes on the edge of Worcester, while acknowledging the ‘pressing need’ for new housing.