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- Looking back to Context 183 (Part 1): IHBC’s journal examines ‘Wellbeing and Heritage’, from work and economics to emotions and ageing 08/07/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ Signpost: Highland Council focussed on Planning Enforcement with new Charter 08/07/2025
- IHBC’s Professional Signpost: Last chances for ECHOES Consultation, open to mid-July: Help ‘…map cultural heritage communities’ needs & expectations’ 08/07/2025
- IHBC’s Research Signpost: Input sought from ‘anyone who does, supports or uses’ heritage science 08/07/2025
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: South Downs NP on ‘… investing in built heritage skills’ 08/07/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Council) doorstep: Council to sell Mackintosh building for use as Scottish Catholic archives 08/07/2025
- National Trust calls for investment in ‘national renewal’ as research shows emotional connection ‘between Brits and their local heritage’ 08/07/2025
- Welsh Government policy and strategy ‘Priorities for culture’ 08/07/2025
- Government announces 25 ‘trailblazer neighbourhoods’ to receive long-term investment 08/07/2025
- Design Council launches Skills for Planet Blueprint 08/07/2025
- Over £1Mn for towns and cities to clean up chewing gum stains 08/07/2025
- Ian Brant appointed Chair of the Construction Industry Council 08/07/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Cities around the world are sinking at ‘worrying speed’ 08/07/2025
- IHBC’s July ‘CPD Circular’: Accessible, cost-conscious learning, events, awards, calls etc., featuring Schools – in reflection and foresight – Branch CPD partnerships and more 04/07/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Finance and Economics’ Signpost: Department for Communities NI on study on ‘Market failure in Heritage’ 04/07/2025
- IHBC’s Research Signpost: Input sought from ‘anyone who does, supports or uses’ heritage science 04/07/2025
- IHBC’s Professional Signpost: Last chances for ECHOES Consultation, open to mid-July: Help ‘…map cultural heritage communities’ needs & expectations’ 04/07/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Director’s pick’ from HESPR’s £837K+ of weekly works: English authority seeks Design Review members & Scottish Trust seeks accredited architect etc. 04/07/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Council) doorstep: New council plans reveal extent of damage to collapsed Grade II listed hotel 04/07/2025
- PM unveils AI breakthrough to slash planning delays and help build 1.5 million homes: 9 June 2025 04/07/2025
- RTPI research shows net zero must be planned for at the local level to meet UK climate targets: ‘… most comprehensive suite of guidance on integrating energy planning and town planning’. 04/07/2025
- New report from HES on connections between Properties in Care and the British Empire 04/07/2025
- HEF launches England’s new Heritage Sector Resilience Plan (HSRP2) 04/07/2025
- ARB publishes new Architects Code of Conduct and Practice, coming into effect September 2025 04/07/2025
- HE on Counter-Terrorism Security: The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act (Martyn’s Law) and likely implications for the heritage sector 04/07/2025
Tag Archives: leisure
IHBC’s ‘Finance and Economics’ Signpost, from HE: Understanding the value of England’s Historic Attractions sites
image for illustration: View of Syon House from Syon Park by Robert Lamb, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Historic England (HE) has explored how to measure the value of heritage attractions in a way that captures the additional benefits people … Continue reading
IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Dispute over who got Waterworld listed… either way Council says it won’t cost more
image for illustration: Waterworld, Wrexham by Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Wrexham Council could exploit the new Grade II listing of Waterworld to access ‘funding that was otherwise unavailable for a non-listed asset’, reports the Wrexham News.
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Tagged amenity, building, conservation, heritage, leisure, localgovernment, planning, sport
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Local treasures in Wales to be saved and restored
image for illustration: Open Government Licence V3.0 Over £2 million will be awarded to seven local treasures in Wales including community centres, music venues and leisure centres.
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Tagged community, conservation, environment, expertise, funding, government, heritage, leisure, music
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IHBC looks ahead to 2025 No.6:Look beyond retail to reverse high street decline, says new Lords report
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The Built Environment Committee has published its report, ‘High Streets: Life beyond retail?’, following its inquiry into high streets in towns and small cities.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (tower) doorstep’: Beckford’s Tower now open following £3.9million refurbishment
Beckford’s Tower and Museum, Bath, is now open since 29 June 2024 following a £3.9million refurbishment.
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Tagged conservation, culture, heritage, leisure, museum, preservation, tourism
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