Author Archives: IHBC

The National Retrofit Hub have established six thematic working groups, made up of a wide range of industry experts, with outputs to help enable faster delivery of retrofit across the UK. image for illustration

The National Churches Trust (NCT) has launched its latest campaign, Every Church Counts. image: NCT

The Government has issued a consultation that seeks views on the detailed operation of street vote development orders, which will inform the content of regulations using new powers in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. image for illustration: Open … Continue reading →

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove sets out £64 billion funding package for councils to deliver vital services. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

The £80m Green Recovery Challenge Fund supported 150 projects, created more than 2,600 jobs and connected more than 400,000 people with nature. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

Historic England has appointed an impressive and diverse panel of academics and cultural commentators to decide who will be commemorated for the demonstrator phase of the national Blue Plaques scheme. image HE © Historic England Archive. DP067401.

The Scottish Government has responded to a request for the publication of ‘Any correspondence (e-mails and letters) from the public to MSPs… regarding the Historic Environment Scotland [HES] site closures from 7 June 2021 to present’.

The winners of the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) annual Art of Building competition have been revealed.

The removal of requirements for mandatory registration of traditional craft apprentices with an industry body saw applications plummet. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

From 10 January to 20 March 2024, URBACT is running a call for the next generation of Innovation Transfer Networks (ITNs), which aim to transfer projects that were funded under Urban Innovative Actions (UIA) to other cities across the EU, … Continue reading →

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs(DEFRA) has published a paper indicating it is committed to protecting 30% of the UK’s land by 2030 (30by30). This document sets out the government’s approach to delivering 30by30 on land in England. … Continue reading →

One in seven project managers who consider themselves to be neurodivergent have not informed their employer about their condition, according to a new survey by The Association for Project Management  (APM). image for illustration: Open government Licence v3.0

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on the new Home Energy Model which will replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for the energy rating of homes, and includes engagement events, with the consultation closing 6 March … Continue reading →

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Scotland Partnership has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of their intention to ratify the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.