Daily Archives: 06/10/2023

IHBC welcomes CHN update: ‘Taking Culture and Heritage’s Climate Advocacy to the Next Level’

Posted on 06/10/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC, a member of the Climate Heritage Network (CHN), has welcomed the CHN update on the 2023 UN Climate Change conference (COP28) in Dubai, hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and running from 30/11 to 12/12.

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IHBC’s Research spotlight: New projects measure value of culture and heritage to society – from London, Liverpool, Glasgow, HE & more

Posted on 06/10/2023 by IHBC

Six projects underpinned by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will develop a formal and multidisciplinary approach to valuing the benefits of culture and heritage assets to society. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £1M+ works: Framework Agreement for specialist conservation advice etc., to 26/10/2023, valued £800K

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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 the opening by a government department of a … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Scaffolding to be removed from Salisbury Cathedral after 37 years

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Scaffolding is due to be removed from Salisbury Cathedral after a ‘marathon’ 37-year circuit of restoration and repair, reports The Salisbury Journal. image for illustration: Artist – Constable’s Salisbury Cathedral  – Public Domain Commons Wikimedia

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£1BN puts local people in control with long-term plan for ‘left-behind’ towns

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Fifty five towns have been given £20 million endowment-style funds each over 10 years to invest in local people’s priorities.

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Building’s Building the Future Commission: ‘Report into the English planning system’

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Building’s Building the Future Commission has issued its review of the English planning system, to form ‘recommendations to make it fit for purpose to deliver the homes the country needs’.

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Joint Letter calling for protection of Birmingham’s ‘priceless heritage’ amidst S. 114 reconstruction

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Historic England, Arts Council and National Lottery regions have issued a joint call to Birmingham’s executive and commissioners for the protection of its heritage following the recent issuing of a section 114 notice. image for illustration – Birmingham by JimmyGuano, … Continue reading →

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Proposed changes to laws on developments will weaken environmental protections, warns OEP

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Proposed changes to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, with regards to developments, water quality and protected wildlife sites, will reduce the level of environmental protection provided for in law and amount to a regression, the OEP is warning.

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MPs to explore how green spaces in built-up areas can help to meet the environmental challenges of urban living: to 20/10

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MPs on the Parliamentary Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have launched a new inquiry into ‘urban green spaces’, closing 20 October. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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The Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal programme: Recent developments and next steps – summary from Parliament

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In advance of a House of Lords debate on a shortlist of delivery options under the Palace of Westminster’s ‘Restoration and Renewal’ programme, scheduled for 18 October 2023, Parliament has issued a discussion and guidance article. Parliamentary copyright images are … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: Black History Month celebrates women…

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Hundreds of events are lined up for October, with a focus on the role black women have played in shaping British history, reports The Guardian.

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