Monthly Archives: August 2023

England: Nature recovery projects to boost wildlife and access to nature

Posted on 18/08/2023 by IHBC

Curlews, short-snouted seahorses and natterjack toads set to be benefit as six nature recovery projects are launched, as an area bigger than Hertfordshire is to be dedicated to fast tracking nature recovery. image for illustration: Tees Estuary, UK Gov Open … Continue reading →

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Campaigners to challenge A303 Stonehenge tunnel again

Posted on 18/08/2023 by IHBC

Campaigners are planning another legal challenge over the construction of a road tunnel near Stonehenge. image for illustration – Sumit Surai – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Bob Dylan puts Highland mansion retreat Aultmore House for sale for £3M

Posted on 18/08/2023 by IHBC

US singer songwriter Bob Dylan is selling his Scottish Highland retreat Aultmore House and Estate in Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorm National Park for £3 million. image for illustration: Bridge over the Nethy by Nigel Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0 , … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: Bloomberg on Seville rediscovering an old cooling technique

Posted on 18/08/2023 by IHBC

Cities are the first line of defence in humanity’s battle against deadly heat, reports Bloomberg as it looks at how changes some of the world’s hottest cities are making to protect their people from extreme temperatures. image for illustration: Seville … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s online co-working sessions: Helping applicants for Affiliate and more, so join us on 16 August, 1.00-2.15 pm

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC has started its new series of online co-working spaces designed to help anyone applying for formal assessment by the IHBC make space in their busy schedules and advance their membership application.

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SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2023 celebrates ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’: Enter online before 1/09/23

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to announce the opening of the 2023 joint Award with the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) celebrating ‘the quality of architectural-historical research.. in heritage and conservation practice’, now open for submissions and closing … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award for heritage submissions on UK taught courses: Closes 31/08 – Win £500 + free #IHBCReading2024

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 August 2023, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 31 August 2022 OR 31 August 2023 –submit it online … Continue reading →

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IHBC Research Signpost: How the arts and humanities are crucial to responsible AI

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are advancing fast, but how can the arts and humanities, and a new research programme, help create a responsible AI ecosystem? image: for illustration

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’ double-up: BD on the overlooked history of masterplanning in Arabia

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and this week features Building Design (BD) on the overlooked history of masterplanning Arabia.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: … the moment Hull’s historic Time Ball dropped for the first time in a century

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The Guildhall Time Ball, originally constructed between 1915 and 1916, is the highest in the UK and Hull’s historic golden Time Ball has dropped for the first time in more than a century, reports Hull Live. image: for illustration – … Continue reading →

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National Park bosses ‘slam’ Gove’s permitted development plans

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The new consultation on letting rural landowners convert barns without planning consent has drawn special ire from England’s national parks leads. image: for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

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Scottish Charity Regulator to gain powers as parliament backs charities bill

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The Scottish charity regulator is set to gain increased powers this year after politicians voted through proposals set before parliament.

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APPGs for ‘Housing Market …’ and ‘Ending Homelessness…’ issue joint inquiry report on Solutions for Homeless Households: ‘… turn empty buildings into good…  affordable homes’

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The APPGs for Housing Market & Housing Delivery and Ending Homelessness have launched their joint report and call on the Government to act to turn empty buildings into good quality, genuinely affordable homes to help end the housing and homelessness … Continue reading →

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Safety measures taken after report on Cambridge church steeple

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

Urgent safety measures, including a road and pavement closure, were put in place at Our Lady and the English Martyrs (OLEM) church in Cambridge after a report revealed structural issues with the church steeple and bell tower. image: RCDEA

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Lichfield Cathedral joins Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship (CWF)

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

Lichfield Cathedral has joined the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship (CWF) image: CFW

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Social Value in Construction Benchmarking Report 2023 published

Posted on 15/08/2023 by IHBC

The annual Social Value in Construction Benchmarking Report is now available.

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IHBC’s SE Branch pilots ‘listening’ to local members on #IHBCPetitionforCharter, with practice CPD, charter presentation & focus groups, and funding support for Branch initiatives

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s South East (SE) Branch has piloted an event to encourage members and stakeholders to ‘Have your Say’ – with topical CPD followed by a presentation & focus groups on petitioning – while the IHBC Petition for Charter web … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award for heritage submissions on UK taught courses: Closes 31/08 – Win £500 + free #IHBCReading2024

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 August 2023, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 31 August 2022 OR 31 August 2023 –submit it online … Continue reading →

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SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2023 celebrates ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’: Enter online before 1/09/23

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to announce the opening of the 2023 joint Award with the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) celebrating ‘the quality of architectural-historical research.. in heritage and conservation practice’, now open for submissions and closing … Continue reading →

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IHBC Research Signpost: University of Glasgow report emphasises the importance of people and place in policy

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

A new research report – Developing a People-Centred, Place-Led Approach: The Value of the Arts and Humanities – led by Rebecca Madgin, Professor of Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow, considers the need to balance the focus on the … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £1.7M+ costed works: Council seeks design consultancy for public realm works, closing 07/09, to £700K

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

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

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: More than just a clock – the story of Machynlleth’s iconic landmark

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

There are few places in Wales as synonymous with one landmark as Machynlleth, which has been a source of pride to the inhabitants of Machynlleth since the day it was erected, reports the Powys County Times. image: for illustration  Machynlleth … Continue reading →

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Thousands to be trained to boost energy efficiency in homes across England: Applications close 25/08

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

Training providers across England can bid for a share of £8.85 million government funding to offer courses in retrofitting and installing insulation, with applications closing 25 August. image: for illustration

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‘Polluters must pay’ says Environment Secretary, as unlimited penalties unveiled

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

New laws will scrap the cap on civil penalties and significantly broaden their scope to target a much wider range of environmental offences. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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England: Consultation on ‘additional flexibilities’ to support housing delivery, with call for evidence etc, closing 25/09

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

A consultation on ‘additional flexibilities to support housing delivery, the agricultural sector, businesses, high streets and open prisons’ has been launched, alongside a call for evidence on ‘nature-based solutions, farm efficiency projects and diversification, closing 25/09’. image: for illustration – … Continue reading →

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