Author Archives: IHBC NewsBlog

A couple must pay more than £1,100 in fines and costs following a S.215 ‘Untidy sites notice’ from South Cambridgeshire, for not carrying out essential repairs to stop a Grade II listed building falling into disrepair, in a strategy that … Continue reading →

[slideshow_deploy id=’20204′]Do you know your conservation history: Under the areas of the IHBC areas of competence in Philosophy and Legislation/policy it is required that you have an understanding of the relevant conservation approaches and an awareness of their development; Timothy … Continue reading →

A rainbow plaque has been installed in York to mark one of Yorkshire’s earliest LGBTQQIP2SAA representatives, which has also been critiqued for its wording.

The Twentieth Century Society (C20 Soc) is among those objecting in the ‘strongest possible terms’ to plans to erect a temporary restaurant across the entire width of the riverside roof of the Royal Festival Hall. image: By Photo: Andreas Praefcke … Continue reading →

The Consultation Institute offers some food for thought around the use of the word ‘consultation’ in local authority and government work, reporting on the legal review of the case of budget reviews affecting library provision and the use of consultation … Continue reading →

As trustees continued to build on the IHBC’s 2017-18 Member Survey and its positive results – such as 92% of members satisfied or very satisfied with services, and 94% likely or very likely to recommend IHBC membership – in April … Continue reading →

Following continued user interest in the 1992 ‘Listed Building Repairs Notices’ research and guidance, produced by the IHBC’s predecessor, the Association of Conservation Officers [ACO], the IHBC has now made available online a digital edition on our Local Planning Authority … Continue reading →

IHBC NewsBlogs since the 2018 Annual School in Belfast have offered occasional recaps on sessions and reflections on learning and development opportunities around the School theme of ‘Our Shared Heritage’, while now the Social Media lead for the IHBC at … Continue reading →

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with the IHBC Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers from this week featuring a call from Liverpool Cathedral … Continue reading →

The Berwick Advertiser has reported on potentially unauthorised works to the scheduled monument of Berwick Castle.

Would you be able to identify the form of construction adopted within a historic building in order to specify the required mortar repairs; the advice of suitable specialists is essential as part of well planned and executed physical works to … Continue reading →

At the meeting of our Council+ last May, early career members of all categories provided fresh perspectives, alternative priorities and more relevant approaches to how the institute can support modern conservation practitioners, as they ‘reverse mentored’ our most senior officers, … Continue reading →

IHBC Scotland will host a CPD session (from 3.30 to 4.30) at the Listed Property Show in Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms on 27 October, with free access to the day-long Show for IHBC members who book ahead, while an IHBC stand … Continue reading →

The National Trust (NT) has launched a permanent online exhibition to highlight the work of Thomas Chippendale, following the Chippendale tercentenary celebrations, offering an opportunity to fresh and enhance knowledge of historic interior detailing and furniture terminology.