Chichester sculpture given listed status

A statue which was built in Chichester in 1963 is among 41 sculptures around the country to be given listed status. The Symbol of Discovery by John Skelton, located on the corner of East Row and Little London, is one of the post Second World War sculptures now under special protection.The 41 sculptures, most listed at Grade II and some Grade II*, were designed to bring England’s public spaces back to life after the Second World War as the country began to repair its Read more [...]

Landmark ‘Story of Wool’ sculpture awarded Grade II listed status

A LANDMARK sculpture dominating the front of a prominent Ilkley business centre is among 41 works of public art to be awarded protected status by national heritage body Historic England. The Story of Wool, a bas-relief mural created in 1968 by William George Mitchell, the eyecatching centrepiece on the front of International Development Centre, Valley Drive, has been awarded Grade II listed status. Historic England today announced the listing of 41 sculptures across England Read more [...]

Campaigners will try to get listed status for building earmarked for student flats

Campaigners hope to get a Liverpool city centre roller rink building listed to protect it from plans to knock it down for student accommodation. Love Canning, a forum representing those who live in the Georgian Quarter , is set to apply for the community asset listing after supporters met to discuss proposals for the old Rodney Youth Centre. If they are successful the site, on the Mulberry Street/Myrtle Street junction, would be afforded extra protection against efforts to demolish it. Around Read more [...]

KPMG and PwC dominate listed audit market

BIG FOUR rivals KPMG and PwC have dominated the listed audit market over the last decade, according to the 2015 corporate adviser ranking guide. Over the last ten years, KPMG has ousted PwC from top spot by way of client numbers, though PwC remains by far and away the most successful auditor when judged by the aggregate market-cap of its clients. Deloitte and EY retained their respective standings over the ten-year period, but with greatly reduced client counts. The Read more [...]

Apartment complex for listed bank given green light

PROPOSALS to build a five-storey apartment complex at the former Lloyds Bank site opposite Poole Civic Centre have been agreed by council planning chiefs. Chessland Estates wants to demolish the existing buildings at 1-3 Commercial Road, and build 50 new residential units and retail space. Developers will remove the buildings onsite - a car showroom, a maintenance workshop, and the majority of the Lloyds building - while retaining the facade Read more [...]

Plans submitted to turn grade II listed North Yorkshire mansion into a £25m …

PLANS HAVE been submitted to transform a 17th century Grade II-listed mansion near Ripon into a £25m country house hotel and spa. The proposals would see Grantley Hall, which is set in 30 acres of wooded parkland and grounds, converted into a 52-bedroom hotel, which would aim to be one of the leading country house hotels in the UK.The development would retain and showcase its many Georgian features. As well as accommodation, it would include a signature restaurant, Read more [...]