Daily Archives: 17/02/2023

IHBC’s new online ‘Training’ resource sets scene for Branch CPD Training Pilot launch and more

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After a well-received IHBC Branch Committee consultation, the IHBC has launched a new training webpage to underpin the upgrade of our pre-COVID Local Delivery (Branch) CPD training pilot and consolidate current training support while setting the stage for forthcoming initiatives.

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IHBC Council ‘Save the Date’ notice: 30 March, open to all member categories; online, on elections, and on public interest & challenges in a petition for charter

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The IHBC’s next Council will take place on 30 March, online and on Zoom, focussed on Vice President elections – following Rebecca Thompson’s expression of interest (EOI) in the role – and on exploring the public interest and challenges in … Continue reading →

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IHBC Signpost: DB collates practice links across nature, buildings and design – Bionics, Symbiosis and more

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Designing Buildings (DB)  wiki resource – host to IHBC’s Conservation Wiki – explores linkages between Nature and buildings.

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

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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’s HESPR pick from £2.2M costed works: City seeks surveys of modern urban development, closing 15/03 value £1M

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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 call by a city authority for … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep: Manchester Arches & more look to tech & skills hub

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Developers are looking to Brooklyn, Paris and Palermo to inspire Manchester’s Campfield tech hub, reports the Manchester Evening News, as historic railway arches in the city centre are set to be transformed into a ‘creative talent development centre’. image: for … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s NPF4 sector update: Chief Planner letter; BEFS, ALGAO and more

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The National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) has been adopted  by the Scottish Ministers and to be read as a whole and replace NPF3 and Scottish Planning Policy.

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Planning policy inquiry launched by Levelling Up Parliamentary Committee

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The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee has today announced that it will be examining the Government’s current consultation on reforms to national planning policy, looking at the proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the … Continue reading →

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Update: Unlimited fines now for tree felling without licence

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Felling trees without a felling licence where one is required will carry the penalty of an unlimited fine, up from the limit of £2,500 or twice the value of the trees felled. image: for illustration

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UK-USA agreement to open up the architects’ profession as ARB and NCARB sign up for mutual recognition

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A new UK-US mutual recognition agreement (MRA) has been signed by the UK’s Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the US’s National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

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DLUHC seeks input on England’s LPA survey of Local Plan Reviews, closing 10/03

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The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is looking to local planning authorities (LPAs) to complete a short survey on Local Plan Reviews, closing 10/03. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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