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New Europa Nostra Heritage Hub for Central and Eastern Europe to be based in Kraków

Posted on 27/05/2022 by IHBC

A branch of the Europa Nostra network – the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub – will be established in Kraków, as the first outpost of this pan-European federation.

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IHBC NewsBlogs, with new style:  Pass on your thoughts on our new-style news alerts for our anniversary year #IHBC25

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s celebrated open-access NewsBlog etc. news service has given its email alerts a small overhaul, and we welcome any thoughts from NewsBlog users – simply email Jude Wheeler at support@ihbc.org.uk.

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#IHBCAberdeen2022 Day School, 17/06 closing session CPD: ‘REGENERATION: Recovery and resilience’ (urban + pandemic); in person, or virtual from £25+VAT

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

The closing session of the IHBC’s blended Day School on 17 June – on ‘Recovery and resilience’ in regeneration, from 4.10 local time – takes two recent but contrasting successes: urban regeneration in Fraserburgh, and pandemic recovery in England, with … Continue reading →

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10+ hours CPD at IHBC’s Aberdeen School for FREE? Submit ‘Chair’s Choice’ questions early & win Virtual School fee back

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

Question and Answer opportunities will take place across the IHBC’s ‘blended’ Day School on 17 June, but time will be tight, so get your questions in beforehand for a chance to win the ‘Chair’s Choice’ for each session by submitting … Continue reading →

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IHBC research signpost: Great Place Scheme (England & Nations) – final evaluation reports

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

The Heritage Fund has compared and contrasted the findings of its two £22m place-based schemes and look at the lessons learned.

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Check out #IHBC25 online: 25 years since we turned professional – with ideas invited on how to mark our heritage and look ahead too

Posted on 25/05/2022 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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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: DB on IHBC’s ‘Interdisciplinary… accreditation recognised by CSCS’

Posted on 25/05/2022 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 Designing Buildings on IHBC’s ‘Interdisciplinary… accreditation recognised by CSCS’.

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Bristol Harbourside landmark Canons House (Arup, 1988-91) gets GII listing

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

Canons House, a landmark building on Bristol Harbourside has been awarded Grade II (GII) listed status, and having been built as a regional headquarters for Lloyds Bank between 1988 and 1991, it is now being sold off later this year. … Continue reading →

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DCMS: Cultural venues to receive £128M for access, maintenance etc.

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

Organisations in England are being encouraged to submit expressions of interest to receive support, from access to maintenance. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence V3.0

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RTPI flags LABC’s ‘practical advice on home improvements’ with LABC Front Door

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

In the early spring of 2021 LABC (Local Authority Building Control) launched their LABC Front Door website. It provides wide ranging advice on building regulation issues and top tips from the expert team at LABC.

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UKCGB – Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap for the Built Environment

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

UK Green Building Council(UKGBC) has launched the Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, a common vision and agreed actions for achieving net zero carbon in the construction, operation and demolition of buildings and infrastructure. image: for illustration purposes only

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New British Ecological Society: ‘Achieving the ‘30×30’ target for protected areas’ – an evaluation

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

Following the launch of the new British Ecological Society report exploring the UK pledge to protect 30% of land and seas by 2030, the Society asked one of the report’s Steering Group members how close we are to achieving this … Continue reading →

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Six Scottish islands set to become carbon neutral

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

The Scottish Government has identified six islands that will be supported to become carbon neutral by 2040. image: for illustration purposes only – Fiona Newton

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Carol Pyrah appointed Trustee of NHMF and National Lottery Heritage Fund

Posted on 25/05/2022 by IHBC

The Prime Minister has appointed Carol Pyrah as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for a term of three years commencing 09 May 2022 until 08 May 2025. image: Open Government Licence … Continue reading →

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Sign up for FREE learning, advice, networks etc. at IHBC’s virtual Heritage MarketPlace – #IHBCMarketPlace – opening #IHBCAberdeen2022 School on 15/06, 16.30-19.30

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

All IHBC members can sign up for 3 hours of our free virtual Heritage #IHBCMarketPlace learning and networks, with access prioritised for #IHBCAberdeen2022 School delegates and earliest sign-ups.

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IHBC North Branch: ‘In person again, at last’ – Free networking, news, AGM, Tours & #IHBC25 too, on 26/05

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

IHBC North Branch’s newest events programme is now in place, starting with a Members’ networking and socialising welcome and IHBC National Office anniversary update on #IHBC25, followed by the AGM and tour options, on 26 May in Newcastle, from 5.30PM.

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#IHBCAberdeen2022 Day School, 17/06 closing session CPD: ‘REGENERATION: Recovery and resilience’ (urban + pandemic); in person, or virtual from £25+VAT

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

The closing session of the IHBC’s blended Day School on 17 June – on ‘Recovery and resilience’ in regeneration, from 4.10 local time – takes two recent but contrasting successes: urban regeneration in Fraserburgh, and pandemic recovery in England, with … Continue reading →

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IHBC Wales hosts first post-pandemic AGM, with new Committee and plans

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

IHBC Wales Branch members of all categories were invited to the first AGM since the pandemic, on 11 May, held virtually, which offered free CPD updates from the IHBC and Cadw, and successfully elected its new Branch committee.

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10+ hours CPD at IHBC’s Aberdeen School for FREE? Submit ‘Chair’s Choice’ questions early & win Virtual School fee back

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

Question and Answer opportunities will take place across the IHBC’s ‘blended’ Day School on 17 June, but time will be tight, so get your questions in beforehand for a chance to win the ‘Chair’s Choice’ for each session by submitting … Continue reading →

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Promote your business, service, charity etc. at IHBC’s virtual Heritage MarketPlace, opening #IHBCAberdeen2022 on 15/06, from c.£100+VAT

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

Heritage service providers, suppliers, agencies, charities and others can promote their learning, news and more to IHBC networks and delegates for only c.£100+VAT, with a c.6+ month web ‘billboard’ School posting with a live 2022 School stall option on 15 … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick: Council partnership call for HAZ completion lead, closes 01/06

Posted on 21/05/2022 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 from the HESPR News and Tender Alert email for this week … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Rochdale Town Hall ‘blighted masterpiece building’ being restored

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

Rochdale Town Hall, one of the most impressive buildings in the north is now being restored to its former glory, reports the Manchester World. image: for illustration purposes only

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HE seeks up to c.8 apprentices in Heritage Building Skills

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

Historic England is recruiting up to 8 apprentices for the Hamish Ogston Heritage Building Skills programme.

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THA’s Queen’s Speech summary for the sector

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

The Heritage Alliance has produced a summary of the Queen’s Speech, ‘outlining the key details and impacts for the heritage sector’.

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Record number of city status winners celebrate Platinum Jubilee

Posted on 21/05/2022 by IHBC

Eight new cities have been named as part of 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations, from Scotland to the Falklands. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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