Daily Archives: 04/02/2022

IHBC highlights opportunities in Levelling Up White Paper

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The IHBC has some distinctive takes on Michael Gove’s flagship Levelling Up White Paper, which sets out a plan to ‘transform the UK by spreading opportunity and prosperity to all parts of it’.

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Don’t forget: IHBC Marsh Awards 2022 launched: ‘Your chance to nominate retired IHBC members and/or successful learners’, closing 31 March

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The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Trust, has launched the two 2022 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Aberdeen 2022 … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s AGM Papers issued: All members welcome, so book places and/or register proxies (as eligible), and contact IHBC if papers still needed

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The IHBC has issued members of ALL categories the papers for the ‘virtual’ 2022 AGM on 24 February 2022 at 6.00pm, so if you have not received yours, please let us know at admin@ihbc.org.uk – while proxy voting is open to eligible members and … Continue reading →

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IHBC responds to Welsh Government consultation on Building Regulations Part L and F Review

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The IHBC has submitted its response to the consultation on the last of three linked consultations of the Welsh Building Regulations, focussed on the energy efficiency and ventilation standards.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £47.9K+ works this week: Council seeks team for Town Centre Plan, closing 15/03, valued c.£50K

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

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (council) doorstep’: Derelict Stoke-on-Trent market could become international food hall run by refugees

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A derelict Stoke-on-Trent market could become international food hall – run by refugees – according to plans being drawn up for Burslem’s crumbling 125-year-old indoor market, reports Stoke on Trent Live. image: for illustration purposes only North side of Market … Continue reading →

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England’s National Apprenticeship Week 2022, Build the Future, 7-13 Feb

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The 15th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), will be take place from 7-13 February 2022, with the theme ‘Build the future’.

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86% of builders call for industry to be licensed, says FMB

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Small, local builders, who are at the heart of our communities, are crying out for the UK Government to introduce measures to curb rogue traders and keep consumers safe, says The Federation of Master Builders (FMB). image: for illustration purposes … Continue reading →

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Storm Malik: Residents near Glasgow’s Trinity Tower evacuated

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People living near the landmark Trinity building tower in the Park Circus area of the west end of Glasgow, fear they could be out of their homes for months, after being evacuated at the weekend over safety fears. image: Gordon … Continue reading →

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Charity Commission plans to start registration process for 35,000 churches

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The Charity Commission is working with the Church of England on plans to register 35,000 church charities over the next decade. image: for illustration purposes only – P Badcock

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Victorian Society says: ‘Local Listing projects – Get involved to save your local heritage buildings’

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England’s Build Back Better initiative allocated funding to 22 local councils to develop ‘local heritage asset lists’, and The Victorian Society’s Newsletter is calling on members and networks to ‘get involved’.

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Shetland Space Centre objection withdrawn by HES

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An objection from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to plans for the proposed Shetland Space Centre has been withdrawn. image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SaxaVord_Spaceport#/ media/File:Lamba_Nessfrom_above_Norwick_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1458380.jpg

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