Daily Archives: 12/04/2024

IHBC issues 2024 AGM reminders: To voting members, ‘Please complete your proxy form’, and for all, to register in advance for Robyn Pender on ‘… energy in buildings…’, 30/04

IHBC’s Chair David McDonald has reminded voting members to complete proxy voting forms – SHORT or LONG as suits – as back-up arrangements for voting at our 2024 AGM on 30 April, while reminding all to register in advance for … Continue reading

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IHBC welcomes SE Branch #IHBCReading2024 Bursary call (closing 17 April), complementing SE Branch Day School CPD on ‘Levelling Up our World Heritage’, Canterbury, 26/04 (from £35)

Alongside the South East (SE) Branch’s 2024 Day School and AGM (26 April), in Canterbury, on World Heritage Site policy, finance and related matters, the Branch is also offering its own Annual School Bursary for the IHBC’s 2024 School (12/15 … Continue reading

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New closing date of 30 April for IHBC’s two Marsh Awards: ‘civic contributions by retired members’ and ‘successful learners’

A new closing date of 30 April has been announced for the two IHBC 2024 Marsh Awards – for ‘civic contributions by retired members’, and for ‘successful learning in heritage skills’ – with awards of £500 and free places at … Continue reading

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IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: HSTF Annual Research Study 2024 – Place Partnerships

The High Streets Task Force (HSTF) has published it’s ‘Annual Research Study on Place Partnerships 2024’. image for illustration: Joanna Theobald

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £170K+ works this week: National heritage body seeks agency for branding project, to £80K

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 is a call from a national heritage body for … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’:  Poltimore House fire met with heartbreak and ‘deep sense of loss’

It is not known how much of Poltimore House can be saved following a devastating fire, though the charitable trust has pledged to save what they can of the building, reports DevonLive. image for illustration

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Crooked House owners appeal against order to rebuild historic pub

The Crooked House wonky pub was demolished days after a devastating fire and now the owners have lodged an appeal against an order to rebuild it, reports Birmingham Live. image for illustration: By Peter Broster – Crooked House, Dudley CC … Continue reading

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Scottish Government issues guidance on Chief Planning Officers: Head of Profession, Professional Adviser, & more

New guidance issued by the Scottish Government to be taken into consideration by local authorities when appointing the role of Chief Planning Officer, offers clarity on the role and responsibilities and how it contributes to the wider aims of the … Continue reading

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England consults on accelerated planning system, ‘10 weeks and fee refunds’ for major commercial applications, to 01/05

A consultation on a new accelerated Planning service for major commercial applications in England has been launched, proposing decision times in 10 weeks and fee refund if not met, closing 01/05. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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‘Still a significant burden’: RIBA responds to reduced ARB accreditation fee

RIBA has responded to the Architects Registration Board’s (ARB) changes to its new annual fee for UK architecture schools to accredit their courses. image for illustration

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SAVE and Architects’ Journal launch ideas competition for M&S Oxford Street site with ‘re:store’

SAVE and The Architects’ Journal are launching a new ideas competition for alternative uses and the wider revitalisation of the M&S Oxford Street building and its surroundings in London’s West End, with re:store! image for illustration: Gary Rogers / Marks and Spencer – Commons … Continue reading

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QEST announces Heritage Craft Sustainability Awards: Deadline 24/05

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) has announced a Sustainability Award with two £1,000 prizes (Heritage Crafts and the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) with a deadline for entries of Friday 24 May 2024. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global Doorstep’: Winners of Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2024

Europa Nostra has announced the 2024 winners of the Costa Carras European Citizens Awards.

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