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Conservation articles and news

Bookings open for IHBC Annual School 12-15 June 2024

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Theme: Place and Building Care - Finance, Policy and People in Conservation Practice


Rare Sliding Canal Bridge in the UK gets a Major Update

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A moveable rail bridge over the Stainforth and Keadby Canal in the Midlands in England has been completely overhauled.


'Restoration and Renewal: Developing the strategic case' Published

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The House of Commons Library has published the research briefing, outlining the different options for the Palace of Westminster.


Brum’s Broad Street skyscraper plans approved with unusual rule for residents

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A report by a council officer says that the development would provide for a mix of accommodation in a ‘high quality, secure environment...


English Housing Survey 2022 to 2023

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Initial findings from the English Housing Survey 2022 to 2023 have been published.


Audit Wales research report: Sustainable development?

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A new report from Audit Wales examines how Welsh Councils are supporting repurposing and regeneration of vacant properties and brownfield sites.


New Guidance Launched on ‘Understanding Special Historic Interest in Listing’

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Historic England (HE) has published this guidance to help people better understand special historic interest, one of the two main criteria used to decide whether a building can be listed or not.


"Conservation Professional Practice Principles" to be updated by IHBC, HTVF, CV

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IHBC, HTVF, and CV look to renew this cross-sector statement on practice principles for specialists working in built and historic environment conservation roles.


Context No 177 Issued - Themed on working with Glass

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Topics range from Manchester Cathedral’s stained glass to the long reign of Vitrolite, plus the IHBC North-West Branch conference and more.


Part of historic Old Courthouse in Cockermouth collapses into river

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A section has fallen away and landed in the River Cocker below, including the back walls over three floors, sections of flooring and parts of the roof.

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