Monthly Archives: May 2021

Signposting advocacy at IHBC’s School MarketPlace: Cockburn Association Stallholder on Scottish planning system’s short-term fixes with long-term consequences

Posted on 21/05/2021 by IHBC

The Cockburn Association, an IHBC MarketPlace Stallholder, has been reading – and reacting to – official communications from Scotland’s Chief Planner.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £400K+ costed works this week: Council seeks support for public realm improvements, closing 07/06, valued @120K

Posted on 21/05/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick features this week features a Council’s call for services on … Continue reading →

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Oriel College decision on ‘Cecil Rhodes’ Independent Commission recommendations

Posted on 21/05/2021 by IHBC

The independent Commission established by the Governing Body of Oriel College on the memorials and legacy of Cecil Rhodes, has reported, and the Governing Body accepted a number recommendations but ‘decided not to begin the legal process for relocation of … Continue reading →

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Westminster Uni & Arup report: Queering public spaces will make them more inclusive

Posted on 21/05/2021 by IHBC

The University of Westminster and the global engineering and design firm Arup have published a new report today exploring the relationship between queer communities and public spaces.

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Call for LBs to be exempt from government’s zero emissions target – from the AHSS via Scottish Construction Now

Posted on 21/05/2021 by IHBC

Listed buildings (LBs) and conservation areas could suffer damage to their quality and character unless great care is taken with plans to reduce carbon emissions, according to the Architectural History Society of Scotland (AHSS), and as reported by Scottish Construction … Continue reading →

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UKRI funding supports engaging young people with climate research, closing 10/6

Posted on 21/05/2021 by IHBC

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a new public engagement fund which supports researchers in engaging young people in climate research, closing 10 June.

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Prime minister appoints Tory MP as a levelling up adviser

Posted on 21/05/2021 by IHBC

Boris Johnson has appointed Neil O’Brien as his levelling up adviser to work with a new Number 10-Cabinet Office unit on the programme. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Ecclesiastical Insurance bursary supports student on UCL’s IHBC-recognised MSc

Posted on 21/05/2021 by IHBC

An Ecclesiastical Insurance Bursary is available to enable heritage professionals to study on the Sustainable Heritage MSc, offering up to £23,000 (to cover the cost of fees and a stipend) for UK applicants who have the offer of a place: … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s 2021 School CPD Circular Special Edition: Plan your learning across our versatile programme and platforms – Secure your low-cost CPD ASAP, even for viewing later, as fees rise soon!

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

The 2021 School, brighton2021.ihbc.org.uk, CPD Circular special edition is out, summarising the School’s flexible content across 17-18 June so members can best prioritise learning opportunities and live participation, and as numbers are limited and fees rise, best secure your place … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Awards now out: Successful topics from retrofit and CPs to carbon and landscapes, as 2020 winner Felix Charteris examines ‘Retrofitting Democracy’

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

The winner of the IHBC Gus Astley Student Award for 2020 has been offered to Felix Charteris from York’s IHBC-Recognised conservation course and all awardees will receive a cheque, certificate, and a free place on the IHBC’s 2021 Brighton Virtual … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: SCN on how ‘Scotland + Venice = Dundee’!

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and this week features a post From Scottish Construction Now on a ‘Scotland … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Owner of listed building in Margate fined £3k for painting it dark blue

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

The owner of a historic building in Trinity Square, Margate has landed himself in court after painting the outside of it dark blue without permission, reports KentOnline.

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BEFS welcomes new Director Ailsa Macfarlane into post

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

BEFS is delighted to welcome new Director Ailsa Macfarlane into post, succeeding Euan Leitch who is taking up a new role as Chief Executive of SURF. image: BEFS website

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Platt’s Eyot fire: River Thames GII boatyards destroyed

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

A huge blaze has destroyed two Grade-II listed boatyards on a River Thames island.

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UKRI ‘Embedded researcher’ opportunity on UK climate resilience: Closing 22 July

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

Apply to UKRI (United Kingdom Research and Innovation) for funding to do an ‘embedded researcher’ project –  a research placement at a non-academic organisation – closing 22 July.

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Framework to guide the development of Glasgow city centre until 2050 adopted

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

The Strategic Development Framework (SDF) for Glasgow city centre – the document that will help guide the area’s development over the next three decades – has been adopted by Glasgow City Council after approval from the Scottish Government. image: Glasgow … Continue reading →

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Rail heritage campaigners get backing from MPs

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

Railway heritage campaigners have secured support from backbench MPs in their campaign to protect disused structures from Highways England’s wrecking ball, reports The Construction Index. image: @theHREgroup

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IHBC’s signpost to Homes England: ‘…considers tough new green building standards’

Posted on 18/05/2021 by IHBC

Housing quango director says a ‘live conversation’ is underway about bringing in energy efficiency rules, as Homes England is considering bringing in tough new sustainability standards for the homes produced by its partners or on its land. image: for illustration … Continue reading →

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Welcome to new School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ Stallholders: ‘Risk’ with HTN; ‘Construction’ with DBW; ‘Politics’ via new APPG, & ‘private practice’ from Barton Willmore … all enjoying ‘Billboard’ listing too, from only c.£100+VAT (includes Day School)

Posted on 14/05/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to welcome another round of stall listings to the 2021 Brighton School’s ‘Heritage MarketPlace’, which offers stallholders access to the IHBC’s School networks, promotion and learning for 6+ months (inc. Day School places) for only c.£100+VAT!

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The IHBC’s CPD Circular for May is out: Accessible cross-sector support, with free sign up/events listings!

Posted on 14/05/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC’s regular May CPD Circular is out, offering members and their networks up-to-date information on learning opportunities and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), free to non-members and with free events postings too!  

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REMEMBER TO BOOK for #IHBCBrighton2021 Day School ‘catch up’: ‘Making changes’, anchored by Jan Gehl; ‘Examining changes’, led by Donovan Rypkema – BOOK NOW to ensure your access to our School’s unique learning and resources

Posted on 14/05/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC has posted the latest update on its virtual Brighton Day School virtual sessions, which offer a one-time-only suite of expertise on our ‘People Places’ theme – though as numbers and post-event access are limited, delegates should secure their place … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £4.5M+ costed works: DC seeks support for bid to Levelling Up Fund, closed 11/05

Posted on 14/05/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick this week features a call from a District Council (DC) … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hull’s Lord Line update as listed status for ‘eyesore landmark’ rejected

Posted on 14/05/2021 by IHBC

A move to make former Hull trawler office a listed building has failed, as a bid to secure listed building status for a long-standing eyesore property in Hull has been rejected, reports the Hull Daily Mail.

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UK Community Renewal Fund: £220M more to ‘prepare for the introduction of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund’

Posted on 14/05/2021 by IHBC

The UK Community Renewal Fund will provide £220 million additional funding to help places across the UK prepare for the introduction of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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Nominations are now open for the 2021 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize

Posted on 14/05/2021 by IHBC

Nominations are now open for the 2021 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize, which recognises outstanding and innovative design solutions that save modern architecture associated with the international style.

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