News & Statements

16 January 2023

2022 in review and what to look forward to in 2023

As we begin 2023, we take a moment to look back on some of the highlights from 2022, and to …

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09 January 2023

Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

The future planning system framed by the bill is based around five principles: beauty, infrastructure, democracy, environment, and neighbourhood democracy. …

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15 December 2022

Historic Buildings & Places appoints a new Director

We are pleased to announce Liz Power has been appointed as the new Director of Historic Buildings & Places. She …

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13 December 2022

Carlisle Victorian and Turkish Baths

The last fully operational Turkish Baths in the Northwest closed their doors in November, with no plan as to how …

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07 December 2022

New fund for buildings at risk in Wales announced by Cadw

Cadw has launched a new Historic Buildings Capital Grant Programme for repairs to buildings at risk or in a vulnerable …

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01 December 2022

Gift a membership this year

This holiday season consider gifting someone a membership to Historic Buildings & Places. Memberships support us in many ways including …

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25 November 2022

HB&P comments on the Sainsbury Wing Application

Historic Buildings & Places has submitted our official comment on the revised planning application for the for the external and …

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10 November 2022

Historic England releases its annual Heritage at Risk Register

Each year Historic England releases its Heritage at Risk Register and we are reminded how important it is to continue …

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12 October 2022

Concern for London’s gas lamps

The London Gasketeers, a group committed to seeing the preservation of the historic gas lamps of London’s West End, under …

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06 October 2022

Blackpool Council take action to help protect local heritage

A fantastic development from Blackpool Council as it takes steps to protect its local heritage. The Council have removed all …

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09 September 2022

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)

We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of our …

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22 August 2022

Remembering Dr Mark Girouard

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Mark Girouard, a long-standing honorary member of Historic Buildings & …

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