Monthly Archives: February 2023

IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Plans to restore historic Lydd Railway Station ravaged by fire

Posted on 07/02/2023 by IHBC

Plans have been proposed to restore the Lydd Railway Station after it was hit by a fire, reports Kent Live. image: By Ravenseft – Own work, CC BY-SA 2.0 uk Commons Wikimedia

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Odesa inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in danger in the face of threats of destruction

Posted on 07/02/2023 by IHBC

The World Heritage Committee decided to inscribe the Historic Centre of Odesa (Ukraine) on the World Heritage List in danger. image: for illustration – by Odessa International Film Festival, Commons Wikimedia  Odessa Opera & Ballet Theatre

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REMINDER: Consultation on Scotland’s new historic environment strategy closes 20/02: Our Place in Time (OPIT)

Posted on 07/02/2023 by IHBC

Historic Environment Scotland is consulting on a new strategy for Scotland’s historic environment: Our Place in Time, closing 20 February 2023. image: for illustration-Fiona Newton

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England’s Chief Planner highlights invitation to respond to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Consultation

Posted on 07/02/2023 by IHBC

The January ‘Message from [the] Chief Planner’ of England, Joanna Averley, headlines the Government’s National Planning Policy consultation open till 2 March 2023.

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HES launches survey of Scotland’s stonemasonry sector: Closing 28/02

Posted on 07/02/2023 by IHBC

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has on Wednesday 18 January launched a survey of stonemasonry in Scotland to better understand the current status of the sector. image: HES website

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Biennale College Architettura 2023: International call for applications etc. open until 17 February 2023

Posted on 07/02/2023 by IHBC

The International call for applications has opened for the first-ever Biennale College Architettura, which will run from 25 June to 22 July 2023 in Venice, Italy, is open to 17 February 2023.

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IHBC’s CPD Circular for February 2023: Easy access to resources, awards and more, with free sign up

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s next CPD Circular is now out, listing low-cost training and upskilling opportunities – and much more – to help guide busy heritage practitioners to the best value in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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IHBC Marsh Awards 2023: Seeking Nominations for ‘Retired IHBC Members’ and ‘Successful Learners’ – Closing 31 March 2023

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

Two  IHBC Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Charitable Trust, celebrate both civic contributions by retired members and successful learning in heritage skills, with awards of £500 and free places at IHBC’s Swansea 2023 School in June, closing … Continue reading →

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IHBC Signpost to HE’s call for ‘Article 4 Direction: Local Authority Survey’ Research Project responses close 10/02

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

Historic England is seeking ressposnes to research into heritage-related Article 4 Directions (A4Ds) with the aim of developing a better understanding of their use and effectiveness.

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IHBC’s HESPR double-up pick from £235K+ works: Regen-heritage charity seeks services & council a ‘Building heights’ report, to £50K+

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

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 double-up of calls for consultancy support, … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: First phase of preparation for Glasgow School of Art rebuild completed

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

The first phase of physical preparation works for rebuilding Glasgow School of Art’s fire-damaged Mackintosh building has been completed. reports Glasgow Live, as more than 5,500 of tonnes of material have been removed from the site. image: for illustration

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New research: Insulation only provides short-term reduction in household gas consumption

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

The ‘first study’ to look at long-term effect of home insulation in England and Wales – from the University of Cambridge  – finds the fall in gas consumption per household was small and only lasts a few years.

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Cadw: Government amendments refine the Historic Environment (Wales) Bill

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

The Welsh Government has taken the opportunity to table 45 amendments to the Historic Environment (Wales) Bill. image: Cadw website

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HTN: Help the Network develop and grow: consultancy and freelance opportunities

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

Heritage Trust Network (HTN) is  looking to engage a number of consultants and freelance associates to help us plan for the future, and implement new initiatives.

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St John’s Wood: Historic St Mark’s church destroyed in large fire

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

A Grade II* listed church, St. Mark’s church in north-west London has been destroyed in a fire overnight, reports the BBC. image: HE Archive (uploaded by Church Care)

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England: Six weeks for developers to sign contract to fix unsafe buildings

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

A new contract requires developers to fix buildings and reimburse taxpayers, with an estimated £2 billion expected to be committed to fund repairs. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Scotland’s Call for volunteers: Church (emergency) recording project

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

Scotland’s historic church buildings are currently experiencing a period of upheaval of a scale last seen in the 19th century and a new project seeks voluntary support for what ‘is effectively an emergency recording exercise’!

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Building’s ‘Building the Future Commission’ gets under way

Posted on 03/02/2023 by IHBC

Building’s ambitious year-long project kicks off as the Building the Future Commission officially gets under way as, on its 180th anniversary, it looks to ‘assess potential solutions and radical new ways of thinking to improve the built environment’. image: for … Continue reading →

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