Monthly Archives: September 2023

Planning fees to be varied after Lords amendment

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

Local authorities may vary fees for planning applications to fit local circumstances after the House of Lords voted under an amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB), tabled by Baroness Pinnock.

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Government commits to consult on tightening demolition of select unlisted buildings in England, led by Vic Soc, underpinned by HE’s Saunders Report

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

Government has committed to consult on requiring planning permission to demolish unlisted buildings following energetic advocacy led by The Victorian Society, underpinned by Historic England’s (HE) 2021 ‘Saunders Report’. image for illustration: By Peter Broster – Crooked House, Dudley CC … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Public Accounts Committee seeks evidence on ‘real and rising risk’ Palace of Westminster ‘will be destroyed before it is restored’, to 06/10

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

A Restoration and Renewal Recall Inquiry from Westminster’s Public Accounts Committee is recalling senior Parliamentary officials to explore progress on the project ahead of a debate on the subject in the House of Commons due to take place in December … Continue reading →

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THA’s Heritage Debate 2023, on ‘Careers at a Crossroads…’: Tickets now live, for 15/11

Posted on 22/09/2023 by IHBC

Tickets are now live for this year’s Heritage Debate, on ‘Careers at a Crossroads: How Can We Future-Proof the Heritage Sector Workforce?’ on 15 November.

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IHBC thanks Ash Sakula Architects, London Branch Day Conference sponsors: On ‘Heritage and Gentrification… ’ 3 October

Posted on 20/09/2023 by IHBC

[slideshow_deploy id=’37634′] IHBC’s London Branch asks ‘Is ‘gentrification’ an inevitable consequence of regeneration…’ in its wide-ranging 2023 Day Conference at the Grade I listed Royal College of Physicians on 3 October, with grateful thanks to Ash Sakula Architects as event … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Members with benefits: Supporting the RICS Global Building Conservation Conference, with 20% off for members: 27/09

Posted on 19/09/2023 by IHBC

On 27 September, RICS, supported by the IHBC, will bring in expert speakers from around the world at its Global Building Conservation Conference, to give their unique perspective on protecting and preserving some of the most important built heritage for future generations, with … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s new CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards and more, with reminder of new online research access to Context

Posted on 19/09/2023 by IHBC

IHBC’s CPD Circular for September is now out, with low-cost training and upskilling opportunities to help guide on all IHBC-networked and noted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and more.

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Thoughts on IHBC’s future still sought: #IHBCPetitionforCharter survey to guide future planning – with taster responses listed – so send your thoughts in ASAP

Posted on 19/09/2023 by IHBC

While the detailed interrogation of the first ‘scoping’ survey on the IHBC’s Petition for Charter awaits our consultant’s review, the exercise is already helping shape our corporate planning priorities, as members’ thoughts on our future are still eagerly sought HERE, … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: AJ podcasts on Climate Change & the historic environment

Posted on 19/09/2023 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 the Architects’ Journal (AJ) on ‘Climate Change & the historic … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Irreplaceable Welsh castle saved from collapse thanks to £2.2m grant

Posted on 19/09/2023 by IHBC

Wales’ Gwrych Castle has a funding lifeline from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) as part of its Covid-19 Response Fund, celebrates Nation Cymru. image: Gwrych Castle, NHMF website

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New retrofit skills programme for construction sector unveiled

Posted on 19/09/2023 by IHBC

NatWest Group has become the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s first Partner within the finance sector, with a shared objective of addressing climate change through building the skills of the construction industry, to retrofit the UK’s housing and non-residential buildings. image … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s ‘My Place’ Awards & Photography open to 11/02 & 01/03 2024

Posted on 19/09/2023 by IHBC

The Scottish Civic Trust (SCT) has announced the launch of Scotland’s ‘My Place’ Awards & Photography Competition, closing respectively on 11/02 & 01/03 2024.

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Hugh Pearman elected as new C20 Chairman

Posted on 19/09/2023 by IHBC

The Twentieth Century Society (C20) has announced that Hugh Pearman has been appointed to take on the role of Chairman. image: C20 website (Sarah M Lee)

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Thoughts on IHBC’s future still sought: #IHBCPetitionforCharter survey to guide future planning – with some taster responses now too – so send your thoughts in ASAP

Posted on 15/09/2023 by IHBC

While the detailed interrogation of the first ‘scoping’ survey on the IHBC’s Petition for Charter awaits our consultant’s review, the exercise is already helping shape our corporate planning priorities, as members’ thoughts on our future are still eagerly sought HERE, … Continue reading →

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IHBC spotlight invitation: HE’s 3D Models of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs… view more in person on 17/09

Posted on 15/09/2023 by IHBC

New interactive models of the 29 surviving Victorian ‘Dinosaurs’ sculptures in Crystal Palace Park, South London, have been created by Historic England, in collaboration with the Friends of Crystal Palace, with an open invite to see more on site at … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s RAAC update: Temporary closure of Cardiff’s St David’s Hall

Posted on 15/09/2023 by IHBC

Cardiff Council has issued a statement that the newly listed St David’s Hall is to temporarily close to the public to undertake additional checks on the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) panels in the building. image for illustration – St … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £6K+ costed works: Country House trust seeks Project Evaluation Consultant due 18/09

Posted on 15/09/2023 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 this week features a Country House trust call for a Project Evaluation Consultant, due 18/09.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (local government) doorstep’: LocalGov on Save on high-rises causing ‘longstanding harm’

Posted on 15/09/2023 by IHBC

SAVE Britain’s Heritage has called for a rethink on the proliferation of high-rise buildings across Manchester, reports LocalGov. image: for illustration

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UK opens access to Horizon Europe research funding

Posted on 15/09/2023 by IHBC

Funding for research or innovation that’s ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.

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Turnaround in fortunes for Welsh builders, says FMB

Posted on 15/09/2023 by IHBC

Federation of Master Builders (FMB) research shows there has been an increase in workload for Welsh builders this quarter with enquiries also up.

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ARB approves new competences & regulatory framework for educating future architects

Posted on 15/09/2023 by IHBC

The Architects Registration Board’s (ARB) architecture education reforms moved forward with the publication of a consultation report and the announcement of a new Commission to consider the requirements for practical experience as part of the education process.

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Evaluation of Heritage Stimulus Fund

Posted on 15/09/2023 by IHBC

Historic England commissioned Morris Hargreaves McIntyre (MHM) and Ortus to conduct a process and impact evaluation of the Heritage Stimulus Fund, with the report now issued.

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Community Ownership Fund reopened: Apply for funding to save local institutions by 11/10

Posted on 15/09/2023 by IHBC

The UK’s Community Ownership Fund has reopened for applications, giving local people the chance to seize back control of prized community assets, closing 11 October. image for illustration

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IHBC’s Petition for Charter Survey: More responses sought, with reminders signposting new FAQs

Posted on 12/09/2023 by IHBC

David Williams, IHBC’s independent consultant on the investigation of a Petition for Charter – #IHBCPetitionforCharter – has issued a further prompt on our member survey – to ‘gather initial thoughts from members and stakeholders’ – asking for more members to … Continue reading →

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IHBC asks members: Are you aware of heritage buildings threatened by RAAC? If so, please let us know at services@ihbc.org.uk

Posted on 12/09/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC is asking members to help us, and/or England’s The Heritage Alliance (THA), scope heritage issues linked to the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) problems currently headlining mainly for their impact on schools in England. image: for illustration – … Continue reading →

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