Daily Archives: 08/08/2023

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

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[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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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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