Cadw’s climate friendly care strategy: Historic Buildings Grant offers assistance towards maintenance and repair

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

Community assets that are listed for their special architectural or historic interest have an important part to play in well-being and vitality in an area, but their viability and resilience is underpinned by routine repair and maintenance.

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UK’s path to net zero set out in landmark strategy

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

A Net Zero Strategy is setting out how the UK wants to deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

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New report highlights UK heritage bodies’ pioneering response to climate change ahead of COP26

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

The UK heritage sector is united in its pioneering response to climate change, according to Heritage Responds, a new report launched this week by heritage coalition the Historic Environment Forum charting how heritage organisations are taking positive action.

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LG Information Unit (LGIU) calls on Government to put councils at the heart of Levelling Up White Paper

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) calls on Government to put councils at the heart of Levelling Up White Paper it its paper ‘A reset for levelling up?’

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Surrey Heritage Awards nominations 2022 open for ‘Best Building Conservation Project’ and ‘Best Building Craftsmanship’, closes 06/12

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

Nominations are open for the Surrey Heritage Awards 2022, run by the Surrey Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) to celebrate building conservation and restoration work carried out in Surrey between 2018 and 2021, and closing 6 December.

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2021 School delegate survey issued: Top marks for relevance (98.2%), CPD support (83.64%), & Friday (c.94%)

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The 2021 Brighton School delegate survey has been published, with an impressive showing of ‘good to excellent’ from delegates across key measures: 98.2% approving the content, 83.64%.the CPD support, and c.93% the Friday programme.

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IHBC Communications and Outreach Strategy 2021-24 now online

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC has posted online its updated Communications and Outreach Strategy, for 2021-24, with a foreword by IHBC Chair David McDonald.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick: Dezeen on RIBA ‘Decarbonising’ report

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

logoThe 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 Dezeen on a RIBA report on ‘Decarbonising the built environment’.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Inside the abandoned American cottage that overlooks a North Wales village

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

An urban explorer has revealed pictures of a fascinating, abandoned cottage on the ‘outskirts of Wales’ and dubbed the ‘American Cottage’, writes North Wales Live.

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Welsh Government’s plan to tackle town centre regeneration

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

Town centres are at the heart of Welsh life, but more needs to be done to help their regeneration according to two new reports, according to the South Wales Argus.

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AHF: We are seeking two new trustees!

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is seeking to appoint two new trustees to join its Board.

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THA announces Pam Alexander OBE as new Chair

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The Heritage Alliance has announced that Pam Alexander OBE has agreed to be its new Chair, from 4 November.

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HSE: Who is responsible for the death of builders?

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has outlined its approach to preventing unnecessary deaths caused by exposure to dust on construction sites, centred on a new ‘Dust Kills’ campaign.

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National Infrastructure Planning Reform Programme: stakeholder survey announced, closing 17/12

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

As part of the review of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Planning (NSIP) process and all its interactions Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MCHLG) [Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities] invites views on the NSIP process, with the consultation closing on 17 December.

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30 years in the making: HE opens aerial photography project to the public

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

Historic England (HE) has opened an aerial photography project to the public, with a virtual aerial map for researchers reaching back up to 6000 years ago.

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Support conservation as a climate solution:  Volunteers and hosts for IHBC@COP26’s Zoom ‘Conservation Helpdesk+’ still welcome, with guidance now out

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

New guidance is now out for volunteers on the virtual (Zoom) IHBC@COP26 ‘Conservation Helpdesk+’, so you can support ‘conservation as a climate solution’ across the global COP26 network, because ‘Conserving our Places Conserves our Planet’.

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IHBC responds to Conservation Principles for North Ireland

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC has submitted its response on the ‘Conservation Principles – Guidance for the sustainable management of the historic environment in Northern Ireland’.

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IHBC’s web resource signpost: Quick links and guidance on joining, accreditation and career progress are only a click away!

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

Just discovered the IHBC, or need to join up fast, or even decided to get your accreditation going: just click on the our easy access Homepage ‘Join’ panel and find or Quick Links to getting your career as a conservation professional on track.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £43K+ works this week: Charity seeks architect for GII refurb, valued £43K, closing 22/10

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

logoThe IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick this week features the call from a charity for an architect for refurbishment of Grade II (GII) listed fabric, closing 22/10, valued £43K.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Gateway to historic town centre re-opened following improvement works, as what ‘WAS’ becomes ‘HAZ’

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

Works to improve part of Ormskirk’s historic Wheatsheaf Walk are now complete, providing an improved public square for residents, businesses and visitors.

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ARB on ‘Modernising architectural education and training’

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is arguing that the way we educate and train architects in the UK needs to change, as ‘we need to ensure architects acquire the right skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours’

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Department for Levelling Up etc. (DLUHC) on ‘Our Governance’ and Board

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has outlined its board’s role to advise and support ministers on the operational implications and effectiveness of policy proposals, focusing on getting policy translated into results.

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RICS sets new standards of conduct

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

logoRevised rules of conduct from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) highlight transparency, ethical behaviour and sustainability for RICS’ regulated members and firms.

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Scotland’s new Local Place Plans regulations laid in Parliament

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

New regulations that provide for the preparation, submission and registration of Local Place Plans (LPPs) have been laid in the Scottish Parliament.

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Elizabeth Tower conservation set to complete in 2022

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

The conservation of the Elizabeth Tower has moved another step closer to completion today, as further details about the progress of the works are unveiled after a year of unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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