Author Archives: IHBC

Historic England’s Sector Resilience & Skills Team has issue its Training Newsletter, providing updates on training and learning opportunities for the heritage sector.

Crumbling concrete that led to the closure of buildings at more than 100 schools has been found in Parliament, as Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was found in one part of the Palace of Westminster. image for illustration: Parliamentary copyright … Continue reading →

International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) has shared its ‘Broadening access’ toolkit, along with partners, the Czech National Trust.

Six heritage charities are celebrating today after receiving donations of £1,000 each as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.

His Majesty the King has appointed Sir Nicholas Coleridge as the new Chair of Historic Royal Palaces from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026.

Fifty five towns have been given £20 million endowment-style funds each over 10 years to invest in local people’s priorities.

Building’s Building the Future Commission has issued its review of the English planning system, to form ‘recommendations to make it fit for purpose to deliver the homes the country needs’.

Historic England, Arts Council and National Lottery regions have issued a joint call to Birmingham’s executive and commissioners for the protection of its heritage following the recent issuing of a section 114 notice. image for illustration – Birmingham by JimmyGuano, … Continue reading →

Proposed changes to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, with regards to developments, water quality and protected wildlife sites, will reduce the level of environmental protection provided for in law and amount to a regression, the OEP is warning.

MPs on the Parliamentary Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have launched a new inquiry into ‘urban green spaces’, closing 20 October. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

In advance of a House of Lords debate on a shortlist of delivery options under the Palace of Westminster’s ‘Restoration and Renewal’ programme, scheduled for 18 October 2023, Parliament has issued a discussion and guidance article. Parliamentary copyright images are … Continue reading →

Scottish Construction Now (SCN)  has headlined ‘devastating’ sentiments on the state of Scotland’s planning system as highlighted in their  readers’ survey. image for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

RIBA President Muyiwa Oki has responded to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement that he plans to scale back key green policies. image for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

Historic England seeks responses on short questions around ‘knowledge and skills needed to care for our Industrial Heritage’. image for illustration Chris Allen / Ebor Mill, Haworth – Wikimedia Commons

The Building Safety Alliance (BSA) – a collaborative group of stakeholders from the occupation phase with over 70 declared supporters from a wide range of organisations across the sector – has announced its intention to become a charity.

Emma Jhita, Head of Partnerships and Development at Historic England, will join Icon in November. image: ICON