Daily Archives: 30/12/2022

IHBC says farewell to 2022 with top 10 NewsBlogs (so far): Regen, panels, prosecutions and more, from local cases to practice guidance

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The IHBC’s NewsBlogs resource and linked free email alert service (sign up HERE) form a central part of the institute’s CPD support, guidance and reference for practicing conservation professionals and their sector networks.

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#IHBCAberdeen2022’S eighth reprise: ‘Historic Aberdeen museum set for significant repairs’

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Aberdeen’s Category A-listed ‘Tolbooth’ is to get extensive repairs worth a total of £1.36 million. image for illustration – by Aberdeen City Heritage Trust

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IHBC Signpost: Transport secretary casts doubt on Great British Railways’ future as he looks for ‘alternative views’

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Transport secretary Mark Harper will ‘take some time to listen to alternative views’ about how to accomplish the intention behind the government’s proposed reform of the UK’s railways under the new public body Great British Railways (GBR). image: for illustration

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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £800K+ works: Council seeks archaeological advice, due 27/01, valued £192K

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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 IHBC Director’s pick for this week features a Council’s call for archaeological Advice, closing … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (digital) doorstep’: Local paper’s project to digitise 130 years of Farnham Herald history

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A project to digitise more than 130 years of local history immortalised in the pages of the Herald – and make it free to access for the public online – is set to take off in 2023 after a frenzy … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (High Street) doorstep’: Postcode checker – how has your High Street changed since 2020?

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A new BBC analyis  lets you find out how the High Streets and shopping areas near you have changed since the beginning of the pandemic – by just typing in your postcode. image: for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

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Gove on ‘A [new] School of Place’: ‘… what can we identify as being central to design?’

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The foreword by Michael Gove to the Policy Exchange’s new report on ‘How a New School of Architecture can Revitalise Britain’s Built Environment’ backs its call for a new school of architecture and urban design. image: for illustration – Open … Continue reading →

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HE Chair Sir Laurie Magnus appointed as PM’s Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests

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Historic England (HE) Chair Sir Laurie Magnus CBE has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s new Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests. image: for illustration – HE website

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EDSK’s ‘NO TRAIN, NO GAIN’ highlights apprenticeship failings

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EDSK – a not-for-profit think tank registered in England and Wales – has issued a new investigation of apprenticeships, highlighting concerns and calling on government to restate and renew its commitment to apprenticeship standards. image: for illustration – Open Government … Continue reading →

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HE Highlights Fascinating Heritage Sites Listed in 2022

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As 2022 draws to a close, Historic England (HE) highlights 23 listed gems from the 240 sites across the country added to the National Heritage List for England (NHLE) over the past year.

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Academy of Urbanism announces ‘The Urbanism Awards Winners 2022’

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The Academy of Urbanism has announced ‘The Urbanism Awards Winners 2022’ with the winning Place, Street, Neighbourhood, Town, and European City for 2022. image: for illustration – The Piece Hall website

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£1.3bn Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon officially sunk as developer loses planning appeal

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Plans for the £1.3bn Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon have been dealt a blow by the Court of Appeal, which has ruled that work on the project did not commence within five years of receiving planning approval and therefore the development … Continue reading →

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