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IHBC’s AGM Papers issued: All members welcome, so book places and/or register proxies (as eligible), and contact IHBC if papers still needed

Posted on 28/01/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC has issued members of ALL categories the papers for the ‘virtual’ 2022 AGM on 24 February 2022 at 6.00pm, so if you have not received yours, please let us know at admin@ihbc.org.uk – while proxy voting is open … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s latest CPD Circular now out: Accessible cross-sector support – from ‘in-person’ in YO & WM to ‘virtual’ (NI etc.) – with blending set for 2022 Aberdeen School

Posted on 28/01/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s regular and free CPD Circular is out, signposting sector-wide learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including from IHBC Branches – with in-person meetings planned (Yorkshire & West Midlands) – to the national Aberdeen 2022 School, and School MarketPlace, … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget: IHBC Marsh Awards 2022 launched: ‘Your chance to nominate retired IHBC members and/or successful learners’, closing 31 March

Posted on 28/01/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Trust, has launched the two 2022 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Aberdeen 2022 … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £133K+ works this week: Council seeks QS and PM services for town centre heritage regeneration, closing 18/02

Posted on 28/01/2022 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 Director’s pick this week features the call from a from a council for Quantity … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Firefighters test emergency response at Tower of London

Posted on 28/01/2022 by IHBC

Firefighters recently spent an afternoon at the Tower of London as part of a multiagency training exercise, reports the London Fire Brigade. image: London Fire Brigade website

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Reminder: DCMS Select Committee seeks evidence on placemaking and levelling up, closing 18/02

Posted on 28/01/2022 by IHBC

The Parliamentary Committee Inquiry, on ‘Reimagining where we live: cultural placemaking and the levelling up agenda’, seeks evidence by 18 February.

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Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant Scheme extended to 2025

Posted on 28/01/2022 by IHBC

Government has confirmed that the Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant Scheme has been extended to 31 March 2025.

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HE survey of geospatial standards and skills for built and historic environment practitioners, closes 07/02

Posted on 28/01/2022 by IHBC

Historic England (HE) is inviting built and historic environment sector professionals working on built or archaeological heritage to participate in a survey of geospatial standards and skills to inform its support for this skills area, closing 7 February.

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RTPI launches site to raise awareness of planning among public

Posted on 28/01/2022 by IHBC

A ‘Planning Your World’ website has been launched by the RTPI to raise awareness of the planning professions within the general public.

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AJ Small Projects  2022 deadline extended to 4 February 2022

Posted on 28/01/2022 by IHBC

Architect’ Journal (AJ) Small Projects 2022, which is run in association with Marley, have extended the deadline to 4 February 2022.

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IHBC’s submission informs Commons Select Committee Inquiry Report ‘Supporting our High Streets after Covid-19’

Posted on 25/01/2022 by IHBC

The Commons cross party Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee Inquiry into Supporting our High Streets after Covid-19 addresses points submitted in the IHBC’s submitted evidence. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Nominate retired IHBC members and/or ‘successful learners’ for the IHBC Marsh Awards 2022 – closing 31 March

Posted on 25/01/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Trust, has launched the two 2022 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Aberdeen 2022 … Continue reading →

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IHBC Signpost: List of 22 bid trends for 2022 compiled by experts

Posted on 25/01/2022 by IHBC

As more businesses look to bid for new contracts both in Scotland and further afield, bid experts Andrew Morrison and David Gray, directors at AM Bid, have compiled a list of 22 bid trends for the new year.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’: James Bond studios set for £500m expansion

Posted on 25/01/2022 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 news update on how ‘James Bond studios [are] set for … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the island’s doorstep’: Scheme to preserve ancient craft skills expanded across Ireland

Posted on 25/01/2022 by IHBC

A pilot project to revive the ancient craft skills needed to maintain historic monuments and buildings is being expanded across the island of Ireland, and is reported on by The Irish Examiner. image: for illustration purposes only – IHBC Context

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Wales is planning to convert a rail tunnel into Europe’s longest underground bike lane 

Posted on 25/01/2022 by IHBC

The longest underground cycle path in Europe will be created in an old Victorian rail tunnel in South Wales.

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What if Old Buildings Are Greener Than New? New sustainability assessment counts structure’s history and future as well as energy

Posted on 25/01/2022 by IHBC

A new way of assessing sustainability takes into account a structure’s entire history and future, not just its energy bill, reports SLATE. image: © User:Colin and Kim Hansen / Wikimedia Commons https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/ City_of_London_skyline_from_London_City_Hall_-_ Sept_2015_-_Crop_Aligned.jpg

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Scottish Government throws out Culloden Moor holiday village appeal

Posted on 25/01/2022 by IHBC

Revised proposals for a holiday village near Culloden Moor in Inverness have been rejected by the Scottish Government. image: Wp82 at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons https://upload.wikimedia.org/ wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Culloden_Monument_02.jpg

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IHBC signpost: Natural Stone Awards 2022 – entry open

Posted on 25/01/2022 by IHBC

Entry is now open for the Natural Stone Awards 2022, with entries closing on 30 April.

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IHBC trustee nominations close with AGM booking & proxy voting now open: 6PM, 24 February, after Council; AGM papers to come

Posted on 21/01/2022 by IHBC

IHBC Chair and President have already notified members of the ‘virtual’ 2022 AGM on 24 February 2022 at 6.00pm, after the next Council, and as nominations have closed – with all nominees going to the AGM for appointment – proxy … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: IHBC looks to the future with new ‘Affiliate’ arrangements offering improved support for all: ONLY the name changes – to ‘Supporter’ – for those seeking status quo

Posted on 21/01/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC Board’s call to upgrade the Affiliate category – and recognise those with an ‘awareness’ of conservation – means that from April 2022 anyone not securing or applying for assessment as an Affiliate will join a new ‘Supporter’ category, … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: IHBC Marsh Awards 2022 launched: ‘Your chance to nominate retired IHBC members and/or successful learners’, closing 31 March

Posted on 21/01/2022 by IHBC

[slideshow_deploy id=’32193′] The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Trust, has launched the two 2022 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free place at the … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £20M+ works this week: BPT partnership seeks PM for NLHF projects, closing 11/02

Posted on 21/01/2022 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 Director’s pick this week features the call from a BPT partnership seeking tenders for … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Emmeline Pankhurst’s GII grave dubbed ‘national disgrace’ after it’s left filthy and chipped

Posted on 21/01/2022 by IHBC

The grave of Emmeline Pankhurst has been labelled a ‘national disgrace’ after it was left filthy and with chipped stonework after a military grave restorer described the Grade-II listed plinth as ‘an embarrassment’, reports MyLondon. image:  ScottH-NP, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ … Continue reading →

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New Chair appointed to Historic Environment Scotland: Hugh Hall

Posted on 21/01/2022 by IHBC

The Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, Ms Gilruth has announced the appointment of Hugh Hall as Chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

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