Monthly Archives: April 2021

BT has revealed that almost 4,000 of its iconic red phone boxes across the UK are up for grabs – as it urges local communities to take advantage of a scheme to help transform them for the 21st Century.

The Welsh Government wants to introduce agreements for the management of the historic environment and it has launched a consultation concerning draft Regulations and Guidance which it has issued, closing 12 April 2021.

Fifty organisations, including representatives of the energy and water sectors, are backing the Construction Leadership Council’s ‘National Retrofit Strategy’ which sets out a twenty-year blueprint to transform the nation’s housing stock to make it greener and more energy efficient.

A consultation on Scottish skills requirements for energy efficiency, zero emissions and low carbon heating systems, microgeneration and heat networks for homes, closes 30 Apr 2021.

Wates has launched an online marketplace that will connect companies free of charge with partners who can offer solutions to help meet sustainability targets.

Hoskins Architects transformational project at Aberdeen Art Gallery has won the National Panel Special Award at the Civic Trust Awards. image: Civic Trust Awards website

The Oxford-Cambridge Arc Leadership Group (Ox-Cam Arc Leaders) says it is putting environment at heart of all decisions as its ‘New Environment Principles’ set out a clear ambition to protect, restore, enhance and create new nature areas and natural capital … Continue reading →

The third and final round of the Restoring Your Railway ideas fund has now closed, with more than 85 bids received to restore old railway lines to their former glory.

England’s Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) is seeking submissions of expressions of interest from local authorities for the Local Plans Pathfinders, which will bring together 10 local authorities to look at the digital transformation of local plans … Continue reading →

Cadw has launched the ‘15-Minute Heritage’ initiative to encourage everyone to explore the heritage on our doorsteps. image: Cadw website

The environmental audit select committee says the Green Homes Grant (GHG), which is to help people in the UK upgrade their homes and offers people up to £10,000 for insulation, has been ‘botched’ and is so inept that it is … Continue reading →

An interim assessment of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum’s (CLF) long-term Recovery Plan for the sector is showing steady and consistently-improving progress.

Equality and social inclusion must go hand in hand with climate protection and economic growth to ensure the long-term success of sustainable cities and a green recovery post-pandemic, says a new report: Rethinking Sustainable Cities.

Over £50 million has been invested since 2007 through the CARS scheme which encourages communities to preserve built heritage and stimulate economic regeneration. Four historic communities across Scotland will benefit from a combined investment of £4,502,575, Historic Environment Scotland (HES)announced … Continue reading →

A historic rose window saved from a local Methodist church is to be incorporated into the interior design of the transformation of Inverness Castle.