Daily Archives: 04/07/2024

‘Politics is not an exact science’… so what does the political future hold for heritage? Free CPD open to all IHBC member categories, online on Thursday 11July, from 4.00 pm

Posted on 04/07/2024 by IHBC

With the General Election upon us now we look past it and into the future with Lizzie Glithero-West, Chief Executive of The Heritage Alliance, who will provide insight into the thinking of the new government.

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IHBC to be represented at Housing Cymru conference and exhibition 11 July 2024 – Charities etc. FREE!

Posted on 04/07/2024 by IHBC

IHBC Technical Panel Chair Professor John Edwards will share the stage with Jill Fairweather of Cadw and natural insulation product manufacturers to talk about the need for a more informed approach towards retrofit and insulation of traditional building. Professor Edwards … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: IHBC on special Reading School offer to HESPR members

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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 the IHBC’s special offer to HESPR members offering all their … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (construction) doorstep’: Listing status secures long-term future of Glasgow art deco cinema

Posted on 04/07/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration: emma mykytyn / Old Mecca/Vogue Cinema, Balmore Road, Glasgow An art deco former cinema that was saved from demolition after a last-minute intervention by Glasgow City Council has now been added to the list of Scotland’s protected buildings, reports … Continue reading →

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BEFS Director Ailsa Macfarlane stands down in July, with interim Director Hazel Johnson from August

Posted on 04/07/2024 by IHBC

In mid-July, BEFS will bid farewell to Director Ailsa Macfarlane as she takes up a new role as Head of National and International Partnerships for National Museums Scotland. BEFS writes: … During her 7 years at BEFS, first in Policy … Continue reading →

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Planning red tape slashed for farmers

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image: Open Government Licence v3.0 GOV.UK writes: Farmers will be able to convert their unused buildings into new homes and shops thanks to new planning laws coming into effect today. The major changes give farmers across England greater freedoms to … Continue reading →

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Cultural Learning Alliance: Annual Report Card 2024 published on 21 May 2024

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image: Open Government Licence v3.0 On 21 May 2024 the Cultural Learning Alliance (CLA) published its first CLA annual Report Card, written by Baz Ramaiah, CLA Policy Associate and Head of Policy at the Centre for Education and Youth. … … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s planning system cannot be fixed by fees alone, warns RTPI Scotland

Posted on 04/07/2024 by IHBC

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has released its response to the Investing in Planning consultation, noting the consultation’s reliance on planning fees, which the Institute states will not be a silver bullet to fixing the planning system. … … Continue reading →

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