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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £1.2M+ costed works: heritage body seeks design code service, £45K, to 15/11

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

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 is a call from a national heritage body … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Scarborough BC’s commitment to graveyard safety after resident complaints

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

Scarborough Borough Council (BC) has reiterated its commitment to check headstone safety at the borough’s graveyards after concerns were raised by residents, reports The Scarborough News. image: for illustration –  Thomas Tolkien – Flickr: Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (4 of 7), … Continue reading →

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Historic High Court ruling finds UK government’s climate strategy ‘unlawful’

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

In a landmark victory for climate justice… the High Court has ruled that the government’s Net Zero Strategy breaches the Climate Change Act.

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European Heritage Europa Nostra Awards 2023 now open: Webinar 7/11

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

The Call for Entries for the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2023 is now open with webinar guidance on 7/11.

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Towards a Better Balance between Heritage and Growth: A report from HTVF, ACT etc

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

The Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF), the Alliance of Historic Cathedral Cities and Towns (ACT) and Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners have launched their Historic England-funded research study on growth in historic towns in England.

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HES: Responsible Tourism Framework seeks feedback by 30/11

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has opened a consultation on a ‘responsible tourism framework’ and relate documents, closing 30 November. image: for illustration only – Fiona Newton

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National Highways abandons controversial plan to infill another historic bridge

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

National Highways has abandoned its plans to infill a 156-year-old disused rail bridge in the South Downs National Park. image: for illustration only – image: By RuthAS – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Join The Heritage Alliance Board

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

The Heritage Alliance (THA) is searching for new Trustees for its Board.

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IWA launches Waterways for Today and vision for the future

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has launched its ‘Waterways for Today’ report and its vision for the future of the Waterways Network.

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NHIG Award: First ever winners announced for Heritage Metalwork Conservation

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

The National Heritage Ironwork Group (NHIG) is delighted to announce the first ever winners of the NHIG Award for Heritage Metalwork Conservation.

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Airbnb donates £1.25M to EH to support heritage tourism in England

Posted on 28/10/2022 by IHBC

Airbnb’s donation to English Heritage (EH) will support the conservation of historic sites across England in a boost to heritage tourism, as in the UK historical home bookings on Airbnb approximately doubled in the first half of 2022 compared to … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s latest Council concludes ‘successful and worthwhile training’ with insights etc. into trustee & director roles and duties

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s Council, the Institute’s inclusive advisory and training body with training at its heart, held its fourth online meeting on 19 October offered customised training on charity leadership and serving as a charity trustee and company director.

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IHBC welcomes new Education, Training and Application Support Officer Angharad (Anna) Hart – just email training@ihbc.org.uk

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to welcome Angharad (Anna) Hart, IHBC, as the institute’s new lead supporting and developing training – UK-wide and across Branches – while also helping to refine our application processes.

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REMINDER on #IHBC25: 25 years since we turned professional – with ideas invited on marking our heritage and while looking ahead

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

Our new subscription year – April 2022 to March 2023 – will see the IHBC mark a quarter of a century since our incorporation as a professional body supporting and accrediting built and historic environment conservation specialists, so we’re kick-starting … Continue reading →

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Your Prosecutions data please, for IHBC’s ‘LB Prosecutions Database’

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

New information is sought for IHBC’s ‘LB Prosecutions Database’ so if you have been involved with a case please forward the details to Bob Kindred, who complies the list, at government@ihbc.org.uk.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Designing Buildings features the ‘Tour of Kyiv’ by Louise Priestman from IHBC’s Context 172

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

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 the Designing Buildings Newsletter post of IHBC’s Context article on … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the (City) doorstep’: City of London plans to knock down Museum of London etc. for monolithic office blocks

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

The City of London plans to knock down the museum of London and Bastion house and erect monolithic office blocks asserts the Barbican Quarter Action Group.

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CIC/CSG white paper proposes new standard to unite the sector behind construction product competence

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

A new white paper developed by the Competence Steering Group (CSG) of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) sets out how the built environment sector can unite behind a single, agreed standard on construction products competence (CPC).

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European Heritage Awards in Prague: 5 Grand Prix and Public Choice Awards

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

The winners of the 2022 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, Europe’s top honour in the field, were celebrated 26 September with a ceremony at the State Opera of Prague.

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Research by King’s College London, Nomad Projects and J & L Gibbons proves that time by water boosts your wellbeing

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

New research by King’s College London, Nomad Projects and J & L Gibbons shows that our canals and rivers are amongst the most important places to visit to improve your health and wellbeing. image: Canal & River Trust

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SAVE reveals alternative vision for threatened Devon mills

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

SAVE Britain’s Heritage(SAVE) has offered an alternative vision for a former mill building in Newton Abbott, South Devon which is under threat.

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Long before electricity, wind catchers of Persia kept residents cool – Climate-conscious architects are taking notes

Posted on 25/10/2022 by IHBC

A 12th-century invention was a reliable form of air-conditioning in Iran for centuries, and as temperatures continue to rise around the world, this ancient way of staying cool has gained renewed attention. image: for illustration only dynamosquito from France, Wikimedia … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s new Council holds first Presidential election: Congratulations to Mike Brown as President, with Vice-Presidency still open!

Posted on 21/10/2022 by IHBC

The fourth virtual meeting of Council, the IHBC’s inclusive advisory and training body open to all members, included the first election under our 2020 Articles of the IHBC’s President, as Mike Brown is appointed while the Vice President role remains … Continue reading →

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IHBC and HE for free CPD: Updates on Building Regs at HE’s Technical Tuesday – ‘… Update to parts F and L’, 25 October, 1pm

Posted on 21/10/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC and Historic England (HE) are partnering in a HE ‘Technical Tuesday’ free CPD event to outline of the key policy changes of Building Regulations Parts F and L since June 2022 where we will discuss new changes and … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: #IHBC25’s personal guidance for Branches and volunteers on 25th anniversary initiatives, funding and more

Posted on 21/10/2022 by IHBC

IHBC Support Officer Jude Wheeler has written to Branches to offer guidance on National Office support for locally-led ideas and initiatives that mark the IHBC’s 25th anniversary, with all projects to be commenced before April 2023.

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