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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (castle) doorstep’: No rockfalls at Edinburgh Castle for four years despite safety curbing concerts

The heritage body responsible for Edinburgh Castle has not recorded any rockfalls from the landmark for four years, reports The Edinburgh Evening News. image: for illustration – Fiona Newton

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Investment, innovation, and collaboration with industry – CITB’s Annual Report, 2021-22

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is responding to a host of challenges in the sector by investing in apprenticeships, launching a range of innovative initiatives, and working collaboratively with industry, the organisation’s 2021-22 Annual Report and Accounts reveal.

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Ecclesiastical launches second Heritage Risk Barometer of ‘biggest risks’

Specialist heritage insurer Ecclesiastical has launched its latest Heritage Risk Barometer to help heritage organisations consider the risks they face.

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England’s HEF: Stakeholder Survey 2022, closes 12/12

England’s Historic Environment Forum (HEF) is undertaking a short stakeholder survey to gauge views from about the HEF’s role, relationships and independence, closing Monday 12th December.

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Scottish Government funding of voluntary organisations: Case study research into voluntary sector intermediaries

A case study – part of a series of work undertaken by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) looking into the funding of Scottish voluntary organisations – draws on voluntary sector intermediaries to explore direct funding by the Scottish … Continue reading

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Historic houses Awards 2022: From glorious gardens and priceless collections to outstanding restoration and sustainability

To celebrate the myriad achievements of the owners and custodians of independently owned historic houses, castles, and gardens, Historic Houses run a series of annual awards that highlight the best, with the awards for 2022 now out. image: Upton Wold … Continue reading

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SPAB Heritage Awards: Winners for 2022 announced

SPAB welcomed over 230 people to its very first SPAB Heritage Awards ceremony at Conway Hall in London.

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Central Taiwan Rainbow Village defaced: Artist condemns perpetrator as ‘villain’

Rainbow Creative Co. Ltd, which operates , has been accused of defacing the attraction’s famous murals in an act of vengeance. image: for illustration – By Steven R. Barringer – , CC BY-SA 4.0, Commons Wikimedia

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IHBC’s early update on UK Parliamentary Group’s first Inquiry report, on ‘The Value of Heritage’, from Westminster, in #IHBC25

Targeted cuts in VAT on listed building refurbishments and a presumption against demolition of existing properties are among recommendations in a UK-wide All-Party Parliamentary Group’s (APPG) first report, on ‘The Value of Heritage’, supported by the IHBC, launched in Westminster … Continue reading

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#IHBCAberdeen2022: Seventh reprise: Boost for Bon Accord Baths restoration as council throws weight behind plans

Plans to resurrect Aberdeen’s historic Bon Accord Baths – the spectacular ‘work in progress’ venue for our 2022 Annual School‘s Thursday launching reception in June – have been given a considerable boost after Aberdeen City Council agreed to lend its … Continue reading

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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £290+K costed works: Town Council seeks cost consultant for major project, due 9/12

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick for this week features a town Council’s call for cost consultant … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (church) doorstep’: Put churches to community use if they are to survive, says new research

Churches must improve the way that their buildings are used by the community, a new report published on Tuesday says, reports the Church Times. image: for illustration only

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UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard coalition launches call for evidence

The team developing the UK’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the NZCBS) has launched a call for evidence, to help inform and guide the development of the Standard.

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Historic Environment Scotland seeks up to 5 Board Members: Closing 16/12

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is looking for up to five Board Members, offering fees from £228/day, for up to two days per month, with reasonable expenses also covered, closing 16 December.

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DCMS via British Council at COP27: £14m to protect heritage at risk

The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund (CPF), in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), announced at COP27  a new £14m grant for 17 projects, including those protecting heritage at risk from climate change.

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HES decides not to list Cumbernauld Town Centre

HES has published its decision not to list Cumbernauld Town Centre, after the organisation was asked to consider designating the site as a listed building by a member of the public last year. image: HES website

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Heritage Fund updates on 10-year strategy engagement feedback

An update has been issued on the feedback the Heritage Fund has received through its strategy engagement, and an indication of what this means for how it will support the UK’s heritage.

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HE reports on Adaptive Release: Guidance Framework for Sites Affected by Coastal Erosion and Flood Management

A new report from Historic England(HE) on Adaptive Release: Guidance Framework for Sites Affected by Coastal Erosion and Flood Management focuses on ‘Adaptive Release’ as a new management option.

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Georgian Group Architectural Awards 2022 announced

The Georgian Group annual Architectural Awards, generously sponsored by Savills, recognise exemplary conservation and restoration projects in the UK and reward those who have shown the vision and commitment to restore Georgian buildings and landscapes.

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Don’t forget the IHBC’s (FREE) jewels for #IHBC25: No. 6 – HESPR

To mark the IHBC’s 25th anniversary our NewsBlog service is looking back – and forward – to celebrate some of the free ‘jewels’ that help members and colleagues contribute to our charitable objects, here featuring ‘HESPR’, our ‘Historic Environment Service … Continue reading

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Remember your Branch in December: IHBC Scotland celebrates #IHBC25 anniversary +AGM, 01/12

IHBC’s Scotland Branch is meeting in person (in Edinburgh) and online as part of the national IHBC25 programme, ‘with some reflections, wine and nibbles’ and including an AGM, on 1 December, from 4pm.

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Remember your Support Officer in December: Branch Committee updates on new developments and opportunities in #IHBC25

The IHBC’s Branch and Volunteer Support Officer Jude Wheeler has written to IHBC Branch Committee representatives across the UK to update all on new developments and opportunities.

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IHBC signpost to COP27: CHN on landmark outcomes, including culture and climate connections

The Climate Heritage Network (CHN) has welcomed what it calls ‘landmark Culture Outcomes at COP27’, including ‘the first time parties… have acknowledged the critical linkages between cultural heritage and climate change’.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Dezeen features glass lift viewpoint in Battersea Power Station chimney

IHBC’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 Dezeen on the new glass lift viewpoint in Battersea Power … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Battle over £1.5bn hotel and office plan for Liverpool Street station

Sellar, the developer of the Shard, wants to build a 16-storey tower block on top of the historic mainline Liverpool Street station. image: By Amakuru – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,

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