Daily Archives: 19/05/2023

IHBC Marsh Awards for 2023 announced: Graham Arnold (NW) and Stewart Ramsdale (NO) Joint ‘Retired’ winners with mason Jessica Eyre for ‘Successful Learning’

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Judges in the eighth year of the IHBC Marsh Charitable Trust Awards are delighted to announce the 2023 Awards, with a joint award for ‘Community Contribution by a Retired Member of the IHBC’ to Graham Arnold (Northwest Branch) and Stewart … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Swansea Annual School highlight: Putting sustainability and improved energy performance into practice with Adam Hitchings, AHF, 23 June

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The IHBC is delighted that Adam Hitchings of the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) will speak at the Day School of the institute’s 2023 Annual Swansea School, informing the School theme of ‘Climate Change and the Historic Environment’ by exploring sustainability … Continue reading →

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IHBC launches #IHBCPetitionforCharter consultation web hub & resource: Peruse, pass on and promote as suits, with funding for Branch initiatives open too

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The IHBC has launched its consultation web hub & resource offering context, updates and more on the prospect of an IHBC Petition for Charter – #IHBCPetitionforCharter – to help engagement on the issues around the IHBC seeking a Royal Charter … Continue reading →

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IHBC opens call to c.130 Heritage MarketPlace Stalls with ‘Zoom Room’ offers to reach visitors at the MarketPlace:LIVE 2023 Swansea School online launch, 21 June, 4.30-7.00pm

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The IHBC has written to Heritage MarketPlace stallholders – our recast web directory and hub for anyone seeking heritage-related support – offering the chance to host ‘Zoom Rooms’ to meet, guide and advise visitors to the online MarketPlace:LIVE launch of … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Competence Signpost (Finance & Economics): Pioneering new approaches in Scotland’s emerging natural capital markets

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As the UK Infrastructure Bank announces its intention to commit to its first natural capital deal, Kate McGavin and Helen Williams, job-share Director of Strategy and Policy, highlight how this investment can help deliver for climate and biodiversity – and … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £100K costed works this week: Council seeks architect for GII complex retrofit, closing 31/05, valued to £100K

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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 County Council’s call for an architect … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Fire at Bristol’s Underfall Yard – from Bristol Ferry & Bristol 247

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Wooden sheds and more at Bristol’s historic Underfall Yard – ‘home to maritime businesses involved in boatbuilding, marine engineering, metal working and training’ – went ablaze on 6 May, Bristol 247 reported, with restoration funding now sought, while Bristol Ferry … Continue reading →

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Landowner fined £20K for making unauthorised changes to listed building

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A landowner who carried out unauthorised works to a listed building has been fined £20,000 after failing to comply with an enforcement notice.

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Local democracy threatened by levelling up bill’s key measures, warns CPRE

Posted on 19/05/2023 by IHBC

More than eight out of 10 councillors fear local democracy will be eroded unless MPs and peers heed their warnings and amend the government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, which is close to completing its passage through Parliament, argues The … Continue reading →

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New research report shows success of government’s support for cultural sector during pandemic

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A new, independent report has revealed that the Government’s unprecedented £1.57 billion package of emergency cultural funding during the pandemic was delivered efficiently, helping support nearly 220,000 jobs and 5,000 organisations. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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King’s nature reserves to leave lasting legacy for people and nature

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The ‘King’s Series of National Nature Reserves’ is to be launched, with first to be declared in Lincolnshire, as Natural England says this will leave a lasting public legacy for people and nature to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty … Continue reading →

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NHMF research report: The Heritage and Place Report – Driving long-term positive change through place-based funding

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The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) has issued research into the impact of its funding for placemaking – The Heritage and Place Report – to help it explore how our it can better support people and places to thrive across … Continue reading →

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New research: Three quarters of tradespeople upskilling to go green

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New research from Direct Line business insurance has found that three quarters (74 per cent) of tradespeople have upskilled themselves, enabling them to install green technology for clients, as eight-in-ten (79 per cent) have seen increasing demand from people to … Continue reading →

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