We are sad to announce the death of Michael Pearce on 26th December 2025 aged 87, following prolonged illness. Michael (Mike) was a prime mover in raising awareness of the historic environment in the 1970s. He set up the Historic Buildings Bureau (HBB), with a staff of 6, within the Hampshire County Council (HCC) planning dept in 1976 not only to assist HCC but also to provide advice and encouragement to the newly formed District Councils. Gradually some of these Districts de