Monthly Archives: August 2023

Ukraine war: Russian strikes on Odesa damage Orthodox cathedral

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

At least one person has been killed and 19 injured in Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, officials have said, with the Transfiguration Cathedral in the Unesco world heritage-listed historic centre also badly damaged. image: for … Continue reading →

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New Chair appointed to Historic England

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The Secretary of State has appointed Lord Neil Mendoza as the new Chair of Historic England for a term of four years from 01 September 2023 until 31 August 2027. image: By Quietheart1995 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Fire at Crooked House pub was started deliberately, police say

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

A fire which swept through an iconic West Midlands pub is being treated as arson, police have confirmed. image: By Peter Broster – Crooked House, Dudley CC BY 2.0

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LGA issues Pre-Application Advice and Guidance and framework etc. for England

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The Local Government Association provides Pre-Application Advice and comprehensive guidance on putting together a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA). image: LGA

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Treasurer of RIAS charity misused funds, finds OSCR

Posted on 11/08/2023 by IHBC

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has concluded its investigation into a 100-year-old charity, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS),  after finding its former treasurer misused its funds.

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IHBC supported Conservation, Places and People (CPP) Parliamentary APPG, on ‘Community groups… in the driving seat’ of heritage regeneration’

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

[slideshow_deploy id=’37231′] The extent to which community groups should be in the driving seat of heritage regeneration was a key theme of the most recent meeting of the IHBC-supported All-Party Parliamentary Group (APP) on Conservation, Places and People.

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IHBC launches online co-working, assisting applications for Affiliate membership and beyond: First session 9 August, 1.00-2.15pm

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

Building on the success of our Supporter Surgeries programme, the IHBC is launching a 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 … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Research Signpost: University of Wolverhampton research shows engaging young people in heritage is key to Levelling Up

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

A new report released by the University of Wolverhampton shows that young people’s participation with heritage can build strong cohesive communities, promote social inclusion, and cultivate a sense of civic pride and belonging.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’ double-up: DB on IHBC-SAHGB Research Award (to end August) & AJ on ‘non-architects’

Posted on 08/08/2023 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 Designing Buildings on the IHBC-SAHGB Research Award and the AJ … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Captain Tom family ordered to tear down unauthorised spa pool extension

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

The Captain Tom Foundation has stopped taking donations as the family was ordered to tear down unauthorised spa pool extension after planning permission for the building was refused.

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Government UK building planning capacity and capability: includes Local Authority Planning Skills and Resources Survey

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

Government has issued details on the new capacity and capability programme to support local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners, including a Local Authority Planning Skills and Resources Survey. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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BEFS Awarded Heritage Lottery Funding for its own ‘BEFS – Fit for the Future’ programme

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

Built Environment Scotland (BEFS) has been awarded £96,880 of Heritage Lottery funding for its ‘Fit for the Future’ project.

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The National Retrofit Hub appoints new Co-Directors

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

The National Retrofit Hub has announced the appointment of Rachael Owens and Sara Edmonds as Co-Directors, to take over from Russell Smith, interim Director.

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Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

A recently refurbished Glasgow museum has won one of the world’s most lucrative art prizes. The Burrell Collection has been named the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023, which comes with a £120,000 award. image for illustration: Osama Shukir Muhammed … Continue reading →

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RICS Retrofit Standard Consultation 2023: closes 12/09

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a consultation on residential retrofitting practices in the UK, closing on 12 September 2023. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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The Architecture Drawing Prize open for entries to 8/09

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

The Architecture Drawing Prize (TADP), which is now open for entries, celebrates and showcases the art and skill of architectural drawing in three categories: hand-drawn, digital and hybrid. image for illustration: Lapscombe Surrey Drawing Context 174

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IHBC’s IMHO signpost: A tale of two cities – ‘Paris proves that you don’t need skyscrapers to thrive’

Posted on 08/08/2023 by IHBC

A ban on high-rise buildings in Paris contrasts with Britain’s ever thrusting capital, reports The Guardian. image for illustration: By Arnaud Ligny from Paris, France – Tour Eiffel, CC BY-SA 2.0

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‘IHBC Petition for Charter’ survey launched: Seeks ‘initial thoughts from members and stakeholders’ on our #IHBCPetitionforCharter

Posted on 04/08/2023 by IHBC

David Williams, IHBC’s independent consultant on the investigation of a Petition for Charter – #IHBCPetitionforCharter – has compiled a member survey to ‘gather initial thoughts from members and stakeholders’, asking especially for ‘frank…comments’ on behalf of both.

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Serious about your career? Sign up for IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’, for opportunities across diverse disciplines, specialisms and levels: HE (4), HES (2) Councils (9), RCAHMW, Volunteers & Tenders (1 each), & many more

Posted on 04/08/2023 by IHBC

To help connect employers’ needs and practitioners’ skills, the IHBC regularly updates NewsBlog readers on the wide-ranging opportunities on our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, so be sure to sign up for free alerts and ‘stay ahead’ with the our unique … Continue reading →

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IHBC launches online co-working, assisting applications for Affiliate membership and beyond: First session 9 August, 1.00-2.15pm

Posted on 04/08/2023 by IHBC

Building on the success of our Supporter Surgeries programme, the IHBC is launching a 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 … Continue reading →

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IHBC ‘Finance and Economics’ Signpost: UCL student 3-min survey on ‘Gaps and Impacts of .. Shortage of Economic and Financial Skill Sets’, closing 4 August

Posted on 04/08/2023 by IHBC

A UCL student survey by Charlie Shen on impacts and issues around the IHBC’s ‘Finance and Economics’ Competence is open to interested practitioners until 4 August, but also welcomes input after that date.

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IHBS Signpost: Vote for Garden of the Year, to 21/08

Posted on 04/08/2023 by IHBC

The Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award recognises the importance of some of the country’s most spectacular gardens with outstanding horticultural and public appeal.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £275K+ costed works: Global heritage linked body seeks ‘Evaluators’ for international projects, closing 26/08

Posted on 04/08/2023 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 global heritage-linked … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Gary Neville’s city centre £120m office and rooftop restaurant

Posted on 04/08/2023 by IHBC

New images of Gary Neville’s city centre £120m office and rooftop restaurant with space for 900 visitors…. image of Manchester for illustration

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UK’s creative industries research funding boost: ‘UK-wide network of facilities & expertise in conservation & heritage science’

Posted on 04/08/2023 by IHBC

UKRI’s creative industries investments will support research and innovation across the sector, from film, TV and gaming to fashion and heritage. image: for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

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