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- Top marks for IHBC’s latest Council as LA Conservation service talks, papers & film get 10/10 from nearly 20% of 120+ delegates, shaping the survey in our new parliamentary push 10/04/2026
- Don’t need your paper Context? Do everyone a favour and pass it on, ‘Spreading the Word’ to help the Conservation Professional! 10/04/2026
- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Cross UK on ‘Fire in historic buildings: reflections following the Glasgow Union Street fire’ 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Design’ CPD Signpost: MHCLG seeks input from LAs & applicants for evidence base on impact of Design Codes 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (council) doorstep’: Birmingham City Council issues late update on Black Sabbath pub – the full story so far 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (former) doorstep’: Grade II Mill in Leek, Staffordshire demolished after being destroyed by fire 10/04/2026
- CPRE: Fixes for England land use crisis ‘already exist but… fragmented and…neglected’ argues report 10/04/2026
- Historic Houses report highlights ongoing challenges for ‘A Fragile Inheritance…’ 10/04/2026
- Buildings Must Adapt Faster to Climate Change, says Saint-Gobain – Arup Report 10/04/2026
- New Towns programme needs a compelling national vision, says new Lords’ report 10/04/2026
- Submission for the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA)2026 now open, till 30/04 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Unprecedented coalition sues for Federal Review of President Trump’s Kennedy Center Plans 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s new format ‘CPD Circular’ : Colour coded for quicker access to CPD -from Branches (EM on Master Planning), partnerships to networks & more – including members-only Virtual Council, 08/04 07/04/2026
- Final details on IHBC’s members-only Virtual Council now out… on ‘Conservation Officers & Services’: Book now for 8 April, 4.30pm 07/04/2026
- IHBC’s Research for Practice Digest No.7 now out: ‘Connecting conservation research and professional practice’ 07/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: CIAT via DB – Beyond the render… embedding AI tools into architectural education… 07/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: HE on ‘New measures to protect Historic Shipwrecks from heritage crime’ 07/04/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: DB on winners in IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award 07/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Rare Scottish chain-bar suspension bridge secures £1/4Mn support for heritage restoration 07/04/2026
- Defra on England’s first Land Use Framework ‘plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land’ 07/04/2026
- RIBA on Single Construction Regulator: ‘..new system must raise the standard’ so needs ‘a competence?led approach’ 07/04/2026
- SPAB: Emerging Building Craftsperson of the Year Award… to 21 August 07/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: What impact does a heritage designation have on (Canadian) home insurance? 07/04/2026
- Latest on IHBC’s members-only Virtual Council now out… on ‘Conservation Officers & Services’: Book now for 8 April, 4.30pm 03/04/2026
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Resolution Foundation: ‘Levelling up’ means more reasons to visit their town/city centre (& more chances to move)
The Resolution Foundation argues that meaningful ‘levelling up’ agenda cannot be limited to new tech hubs and hanging baskets on high streets, but focus on improving town centres, connectivity and the quality of low-skilled jobs.
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Updates to Natural England issues ‘Framework Document’
Updates to the framework document that outlines the responsibilities of Natural England as well as its structure, business plans, governance and accountability agreed with Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have been issued. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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IHBC’s IMHO: The Burrell Collection renovation – For better or worse?
Some controversial decisions attended John McAslan and Partners’ renovation of Glasgow’s Burrell Collection, as the RIBA Journal asks if the improvements outweigh the perceived drawbacks? image: By Helen Simonsson – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22764473
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Serious about your career? ‘IHBC’s Jobs etc.’ services boasts diverse roles with national & church bodies to public, private, 3rd sector & more
To help connect employers’ needs and practitioners’ skills, we update NewsBlog readers on the diverse opportunities from our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, so sign up for free alerts and ‘stay ahead’ with the our unique career service!
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#IHBC25 Notice: IHBC’s personal guidance for Branches and volunteers on 25th anniversary initiatives, funding and more
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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Links to #IHBCAberdeen2022 Day School Recordings & CPD Certs now issued: Sign up (from £25+VAT) still open for new delegates
The IHBC has sent all current Aberdeen School delegates links to access the broadcasts of the #IHBCAberdeen 2022 Day School – if you are missing yours let us know, while anyone else can still sign up HERE to access the … Continue reading
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Reminder: IHBC’s 2022 School, #IHBCAberdeen2022 – your feedback counts!
If you registered as an in-person or online delegate we are keen to hear your feedback on this year’s IHBC Annual School 2022 – Aberdeen #IHBCAberdeen2022
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Check out #IHBC25: 25 years since we turned professional – with ideas invited on marking our heritage and while looking ahead
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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REMINDER: IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award closes 31/08 – £500 + free 2023 School place for #IHBCSwansea2023!
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award has been launched for this academic year, closing on 31 August 2022, so if you have coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, from 2021 OR 2022 –submit it … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £10K+ of works this week: Council seeks desktop archaeology, closing 22/07, £120K
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 City Council for … Continue reading
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AHRC seeks ‘Expression of interest’: Research infrastructure for conservation and heritage science
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is expression of interest for AHRC research infrastructure for conservation and heritage science funding, closing 01/August.
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THA: Levelling Up etc Bill – Committee Stage Briefing
The Heritage Alliance (THA) has issued a Committee Stage Briefing on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
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EH’s next Chair: Social policy expert Gerard Lemos
Gerard Lemos CMG – a former Chair of the British Council, the founding Chair of the Akram Khan dance company, and the current Chair of the Agency Board of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service – will be the next … Continue reading
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Paris’s Iconic Wallace Fountains Get a Second Life to mark their 150 anniversary – and respond to climate change too
On their 150th anniversary, many of the historic Wallace drinking fountains will be outfitted with a misting function, as the city looks to prepare residents for more intense urban heat. image: for illustration purposes only – By David Monniaux – … Continue reading
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#IHBCAberdeen2022 SM update (Part 1): A first digital collation (and Wakelet!), with special thanks to our top 10 School Tweeters – and a peek into our visits and tours
Alison McCandlish, IHBC’s lead consultant for Social Media (SM) at our 2022 Aberdeen School (15-18/06), has collated participation data in this first of 3 School SM posts, covering our tour days, with the IHBC MarketPlace, and blended Day School to … Continue reading
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SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2022 celebrates ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’: Closes 31/08
The IHBC is delighted to announce the 2022 joint Award with the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) celebrating ‘the quality of architectural-historical research.. in heritage and conservation practice’ is open for submissions, closing 31 August.
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IHBC Signpost: The Engine Shed’s Technical Paper 36: Architecture and Health in Traditional Buildings
This Technical Paper discusses how different building features such as windows were designed to enable the proper ventilation of buildings, and considers how good ventilation can help to prevent airborne diseases etc.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Building on Battersea restoration
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 Building on the restored Art Deco control room at Battersea … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hutton’s Rock, Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh 3D model
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) flags the model developed by Sketchfab for Hutton’s Rock, Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh 3D model.
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England’s Historic Environment Overview highlights sector achievements for 2021-22
England’s Historic Environment Overview… (Spring 2022) has been launched, part of Historic England’s (HE) ‘Heritage Counts’ suite of data and analysis for 2021-22.
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Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: Wave 2
The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund is for use by local authorities etc. to improve the energy performance of their social homes though policy is still under development.
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Survey of Scotland’s local civic and heritage groups
Scottish Civic Trust has built on its survey of how the past two years drastically changed how Scotland’s civic and heritage groups engage with audiences.
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Dundee landmark Finlathen Viaduct opens after £1m restoration
The £1 million restoration of a landmark bridge over the Dighty Burn in Dundee, Finlathen Viaduct, has recently seen it re-open to the public. image: Dundee City Council website
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Restoration of world’s oldest Hythe Pier railway begins
Work to replace the track on the Hythe Pier railway – the oldest pier railway in the world – has begun. image: By Geni – Photo by user:geni, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53697796
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Here’s How To Time Travel With Google Maps Street View
As part of its 15-year anniversary semi-celebration of Street View, Google is taking us all back in time — metaphorically speaking – as a new feature lets you jump back and forth between 2007 (when Street View was first launched) … Continue reading
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