The IHBC is hosting an online discussion on England’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on Tuesday 1 September, from 4:00pm, to explore and scope the competing perspectives and practical impacts of the NPPF.
Register in advance IHBC’s NPPF discussion online on 1 September, from 4PM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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IHBC officers have highlighted their Institute’s disappointment over the decision to remove statutory roles for the Theatres Trust and the Gardens Trust, following recent determinations by government.
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The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award close on 31 August 2026, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2025 OR 30 September 2026 – just submit it online and on time to have a chance to receive a cash prize at the IHBC’s Annual School in Bristol/Bath in June 2027, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’.
Continue readingThe Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) has commissioned Icon to undertake the first ever UK-wide survey of the heritage and conservation science workforce, and if ‘use science and technology in your work’ we need your help to make it count by signing up, open to 31/08.
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If you are an IHBC Full Member you can help evaluate the next generation of professionals, maintain our high standards, and earn valuable CPD along the way, by joining us as an IHBC Membership Assessor.
Please submit your Expression of Interest NOW HERE
Andrew Shepherd, Trustee and Chair of IHBC’s Membership and Ethics Committee said: ‘It is vital that established members come forward to join the Assessors panel so that their skills and experience can help to assess the burgeoning numbers seeking Full and Associate membership’.
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Jo Platt presented the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee’s report ‘Protecting built heritage’ in Westminster Hall on 16 July 2026.
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The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – sends members exclusive ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with the Director’s top taster for NewsBlog readers this week a call from a heritage estate body for a Conservation Architect for condition surveys etc. to 09/09/2026.
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IHBC Chair David McDonald said: ‘Our weekly News and Tender Alert offers current tender opportunities to HESPR members, supporting commercial conservation businesses that work to the IHBC’s standards and expectations. These regular selections offer the wider heritage world regular insights into the conservation profession that we hope combine good news, sector profile and service inspiration all in one.’
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In October 2026, The National Theatre will mark the 50th anniversary of its iconic building with ‘Stories Start Here: 50 Stories for 50 Years’, a free installation celebrating five decades of creativity, innovation and world-class productions seen by millions of people across the UK and around the globe.
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The Welsh Government has issued a consultation on the development of a ‘Culture and Sport Strategy’ by ‘establishing the current state of play, identifying the outcomes… to deliver for Wales, and working with partners to co-design the actions needed to get there’, to 18/12.
Continue readingThe County Council’s Network (CCN) released an on-the-day response to the biggest planning overhaul in a decade, England’s new and updated National Planning Policy Framework.
Continue readingThe new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has the power to create more sustainable and better-connected places across England. It’s now up to the built environment sector to deliver, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has said.
Continue readingMayors across England are to be given ‘call in’ powers to take the most important planning decisions in their areas.
Continue readingThousands of quality homes to be built closer to stations, cutting commute times and helping families live closer to work, school and transport, reports Government UK.
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To connect employers’ needs with practitioners’ skills, the IHBC regularly updates our NewsBlog readers on the wide-ranging opportunities in our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, so sign up for free alerts and tell your boss or team how our low-cost service helps them and brings public benefits too!
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The Listed Property Owners’ Club (LPOC) is again offering free entry for IHBC members to its 2-day exhibition and programme of talks in Malvern, on 9-10 October, with members’ free by booking (email charlie@lpoc.co.uk) or business card presentation.
The LPOC writes:
The Club is bringing their renowned show back to Malvern in October.
We have brought together the most comprehensive collection of regional and national specialist conservation suppliers and experts all under one roof. Whether you would like advice on damp, energy efficiency, planning, law, house history, or simply need a conservation architect or contractor for a restoration project, they’ll all be there, including a team of conservation officers for free one to one consultations plus a packed programme of informative talks over the two days.
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award close on 31 August 2026, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2025 OR 30 September 2026 – just submit it online and on time to have a chance to receive a cash prize at the IHBC’s Annual School in Bristol/Bath in June 2027, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’.
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IHBC members of all categories can enjoy the Lutyens Trust’s on-site explorations around Liverpool and Lutyens, across 6 & 7 November, all at Trust member rates, from Full and Day (7/11) Conferences to talks, walks and more.
IHBC members over 30 should select rates for ‘Member’ when booking HERE as follows, with options including:
– Members (Inc IHBC) Full Conference Ticket, 6 and 7 November 2026: £120
– Members (Inc IHBC) Day Ticket, Saturday 7 November: £100
– Student / Under 30 Full Conference Ticket, 6 and 7 November 2026: £50
– Student / Under 30 Day Conference Ticket, Saturday 7 November 2026: £45
Continue readingThe Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) has commissioned Icon to undertake the first ever UK-wide survey of the heritage and conservation science workforce, and if you ‘use science and technology in your work’ we need your help to make it count by signing up, open to 31/08.
Complete the Heritage and Conservation Science Workforce Survey
Continue readingThe IHBC has launched its call to register ‘Interest’ in our new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’, for service leads in built and historic environment conservation-led learning & training programmes & courses, with resources allocated, advocacy a priority, and plans to be shaped by Network members.
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The University of Manchester reports on a major new study says older people must have a greater say in shaping the future of their communities
Continue readingIHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and this week features IHBC and its call for member assessors and Building on ‘Plymouth – UK Design Capital shortlist’.
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As part of the City Art Centre’s free Summer Exhibition programme, we tell the story of the iconic North Bridge through film, historic artworks and objects uncovered during its recent restoration
Continue readingA Joint Statement from National Parks UK and partners offers a shared commitment to further the sustainable management of the historic environment in UK National Parks and make opportunities for all to understand, appreciate, enjoy, and engage creatively with it.
Continue readingThousands more young people will be able to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need for future careers, as the government today rolls out a major package to break down barriers stopping access to technical education, training, and apprenticeships
Continue readingGovernment UK has issued an update on its ‘Community and Engagement Survey 2025/26: summary report’ published from the Community Engagement Survey (CES), on how people interact with their community and with culture, media and live sport.
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