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- IHBC’s Research for Practice Digest No.7 now out: ‘Connecting conservation research and professional practice’ 10/03/2026
- IHBC’s new ‘CPD Circular’: ‘Colour coding’, simpler format, Awards, CPD Spotlights, Branch AGMs, Marsh Awards & more 10/03/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 10/03/2026
- IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03 10/03/2026
- 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! 10/03/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Intervention’ Signpost: DB & CIOB on ‘Core construction skills…’ 10/03/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: HESPR Alert on ‘Know a nominee’ for an award – successful learning or community contributor 10/03/2026
- Historic England’s new sector newsletter: The Professional Edit 10/03/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Bid to demolish 17th century Borders cottage and build new home rejected 10/03/2026
- ‘Cultural Tax Reliefs Impact Review’ published by Arts Council 10/03/2026
- New CPRE exhibition marks 100 years of countryside protection 10/03/2026
- Aviva Analysis indicates proportion of new homes built in flood areas rises to one in nine 10/03/2026
- Protrade on ‘State of Construction Apprenticeships in 2026’ 10/03/2026
- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ spans disciplines, levels & sectors, as interdisciplinary Conservation Professionals & heritage employers see public & personal benefits 06/03/2026
- IHBC’s new ‘CPD Circular’: ‘Colour coding’, simpler format, Awards, CPD Spotlights, Branch AGMs, Marsh Awards & more 06/03/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: Unlock Access to RICHeS Research Infrastructure with Full Access Fund Call now Open with ‘Help’ webinar on 11/03 06/03/2026
- IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03 06/03/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 06/03/2026
- Looking back to IHBC’s Council on ‘Heritage Skills in Conservation’, and ahead to our new ‘response-led’ DRAFT Minutes, for review and feedback 06/03/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Intervention’ Signpost: HE on ‘Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon Efficiency’ 06/03/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s weekly works: Authority seeks conservation plans for iconic structures, to 27/03 06/03/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: ‘Building Burghley’… in stone and in person 06/03/2026
- NCT’s Fact Check: What we know about the new funding for churches and VAT changes – and … ‘write to your MP’ 06/03/2026
- UKRI’s ‘Proof of Concept funding opportunity from 04/03’ + simplified research translation & commercialisation funding 06/03/2026
- DB on NPPF Plan making and national decision-making policies 06/03/2026
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: ‘It should be listed’… Tracey Emin slams alterations to brutalist Arlington House, Margate
image for illustration: Arlington House Margate by Spudgun67, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Opponents of alterations to brutalist building Arlington House in Margate say the modifications will damage the architectural integrity of the block and reduce views of the seafront … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes Ian Baxter’s ‘Heritage Careers Guide 2024-2025’, from BEFS and THA
The IHBC has welcomed the new ‘Heritage Careers Guide 2024-2025’, compiled by Professor Ian Baxter (Heriot-Watt University) in collaboration with Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) and The Heritage Alliance (THA), which provides a comprehensive resource for heritage sector careers.
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Take ‘A Walk on the Wild Side’ with IHBC London’s essential interdisciplinary CPD on managing buildings & nature for sustainability: Landscapes, biodiversity, place & more, in London, 01/09, from only £100 (NO VAT, inc. lunch etc)
The IHBC’s London Branch 2024 conference on 1 October explores how conservation of the natural and historic environments can be managed to make better places in its next annual Conference, at the Grade I Royal College of Physicians, from only … Continue reading
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IHBC 2024 Student Award UPDATE – New closing date, 30 September: Seeks relevant coursework ‘written, designed or made’… to win £500 & free #IHBCShrewsbury2025 School place
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 September this year, so if you have submitted relevant coursework on a UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, whether ‘written, designed or made’ – over the two years … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes 25% reduction for members at the 2024 RICS ‘Global Building Conservation Conference, online, 25/09
The IHBC is delighted to announce the special offer to members of a 25% reduction at the 2024 RICS ‘Global Building Conservation Conference’, online on Wednesday 25 September, with up to 7 Hours Formal CPD.
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IHBC’s ‘Management’ signpost: New Homes Accelerator programme to unblock thousands of new homes
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 A new expert group will speed up delivery of stalled housing sites, supporting plans to boost economic growth and deliver 1.5 million homes, with resources available and a ‘call for evidence’ for details … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Parliament asks what is the ‘Grey Belt’
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’s special news features from a House of Lords Committee’s inquiry into … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Modern Aberystwyth University campus buildings listed, II*/II
image for illustration: Ian Capper / Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wikimedia Commons Three 1960s and 1970s buildings on the campus of Aberystwyth University designed by Dale Owen – the Bell Tower and The Hugh Owen Building have been listed at Grade II, with the … Continue reading
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Climate Change Bill published by Scottish Government
image for illustration Scottish Government has published draft legislation to create a carbon budget approach to setting climate targets.
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Majority of people value countryside access, CPRE/YouGov polling reveals
image for illustration: Peter Badcock The vast majority of people in Great Britain believe it’s important to have access to the countryside close to where they live, according to new polling from CPRE, the countryside charity and YouGov.
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HES ‘Grants Programme Baseline Report 2023-24’ published: How are we spending our money?
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published its Grants Programme Baseline Report for 2023-24 indicating how grant aid money is being spent.
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Crystal Palace Subway, for 160th anniversary
image for illustration: Crystal Palace Subway by Doyle of London, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The remarkable Grade II* listed Crystal Palace Subway in South London begins a new era following major restoration, in time for its 160th anniversary in 2025.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: Colorado home built into 200 million-year-old red rocks hits market, brings ‘the outdoors in’
image for illustration A unique 2-bed, 2-bath ‘resort like’ home in Colorado, built into 200 million-year-old red rocks hits market, brings ‘the outdoors in’!
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IHBC’s ‘CPD Circular’ update: An extra issue for a busy schedule of opportunities, awards, calls & more, from the ‘Wild Side’ in London in person (01/10), to engineering, retrofit, and more
IHBC’s second CPD Circular of September looks to October, offering our regular serving of accessible, cost-effective Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, including a wide range of local IHBC Branch events from London’s ‘Wild Side’ walk on 1/10 (from only £100) … Continue reading
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Take ‘A Walk on the Wild Side’ with IHBC London’s essential interdisciplinary CPD on conservation, nature and sustainability: Landscapes, biodiversity, place & more, 01/10, from only £100 (NO VAT, with lunch etc)
The IHBC’s London Branch 2024 conference on 1 October explores how conservation of the natural and historic environments can be managed to make better places in its next annual Conference, at the Grade I Royal College of Physicians, from only … Continue reading
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IHBC seeks consultant ‘Support Officer’ service with good IT, comms & personal skills: Help boost capacity & value to Branches, members, partners & more, from £120-£160/day, 2-3 days/week, closes 18/10
If you would like to get involved at the hub of the IHBC’s UK-wide built and historic environment conservation practice network, have strong IT, comms & personal skills, and seek flexible home-working with huge potential for travel and learning, let … Continue reading
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IHBC 2024 Student Award UPDATE – New closing date, 30 September: Seeks relevant coursework ‘written, designed or made’… to win £500 & free #IHBCShrewsbury2025 School place
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 September this year, so if you have submitted relevant coursework on a UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, whether ‘written, designed or made’ – over the two years … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Finance & Economics’ (& biodiversity) Signpost: HM Treasury’s Final Report – The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review
The Final Report of the Independent Review on the Economics of Biodiversity led by Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta has been published.
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IHBC’s ‘Director’s pick’ from HESPR’s £50K of works this week: Council seeks guidance note for owners etc. on energy etc, to 27/09 & £10K
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick this week is a call from a Borough Council (BC) for … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Residents fears new arts centre could harm Saltaire’s WHS heritage
image for illustration: Saltaire Map – Ordnance Survey UK, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Residents of a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) village have raised fears that a new community and arts centre would put its historic character at risk, … Continue reading
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LGA infographics reveal fragmented culture funding needs reform: Drops £2.3Bn since 2010
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Local Government Association’s (LGA) new infographics reveal that, while local government is the largest single biggest funder of culture, this investment remains under threat due to the multitude of funding steams as well … Continue reading
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National Trust brings nature back to an area twice the size of Manchester… in less than a decade
image for illustration: Peter Badcock The National Trust has achieved its aim of creating or restoring 25,000 hectares (61,776 acres) of priority habitat (habitats of principal importance for wildlife and supporting ecosystems) on its land by 2025, a target set … Continue reading
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Closing churches cuts worship numbers, National Churches Trust poll finds
image for illustration In person church attendance can fall by almost a third (29%) if a local church closes, a new opinion poll commissioned by the National Churches Trust shows, with 22% of churchgoers who currently attend religious services in … Continue reading
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HEF’s ‘Historic Environment Skills and Careers Action Plan for England’ – HESCAPE, out now
The Historic Environment Forum (HEF) has issued its ‘Historic Environment Skills and Careers Action Plan for England’.
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Review of Creative Scotland announced, for a sustainable culture sector
As part of this year’s ‘Programme for Government’, Scotland’s Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has announced a review of Creative Scotland to ensure its operations and structure are optimal to the needs of the culture sector.
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