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- IHBC’s first thoughts from the new NPPF: On ‘…what the NPPF means for Conservation in England and what remains unanswered’, with an early push on Planning Resource 18/09/2026
- IHBC’s newest ‘Branch Committee Bulletin, from the IHBC’s Director’: IHBC’s national updates for local volunteer leads – Part 2: ‘Charter & ‘CP30’’ 18/09/2026
- IHBC hosts stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09: Part of Heritage Network NI Conference: 27-29 September 18/09/2026
- Don’t need your paper Context? Do everyone a favour and pass it on, ‘Spreading the Word’ to help the Conservation Professional! 18/09/2026
- IHBC’s WM Branch to join West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2026: ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals’, 21/10, Worcester Cathedral 18/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Intervention’ CPD Signpost: Latest guidance for tackling damp and mould, via CIOB/CIH 18/09/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £111K weekly costed works: Council seeks Architect/Design Team for GII listed Town Hall works, to 09/10/2026. 18/09/2026
- UK ESNZ Committee with unchanged remit launches two new major inquiries: ‘Business & energy’ and ‘Warm and comfortable homes’ 18/09/2026
- HES: Pilot fund launched to support Scotland’s historic places of worship 18/09/2026
- Home Builders Federation: Planning staff shortages worsen despite Government reforms, further delaying housing delivery 18/09/2026
- Government opens consultation on ‘Planning powers for mayors in England’ 18/09/2026
- Historic Houses report: ‘Endangered Spaces: Protecting ‘at risk’ heritage’… on how to use HE’s (HARR) 18/09/2026
- PM puts public control, community regeneration and cost-of-living at the heart of plans to ‘rewire Britain’ 18/09/2026
- IHBC welcomes COTAC’s new ‘Developing Personal Competences’ volume: Insight 2 – ‘…for those seeking re-accreditation…’ 15/09/2026
- IHBC hosts stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09: Part of Heritage Network NI Conference: 27-29 September 15/09/2026
- IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services 15/09/2026
- Don’t need your paper Context? Do everyone a favour and pass it on, ‘Spreading the Word’ to help the Conservation Professional! 15/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: HE Guidance on ‘Control of Microorganisms in Historic Buildings’ 15/09/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’….IHBC sponsors Gardens Trust on ‘New Town Landscapes,’ 23-24/09, Milton Keynes 15/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Albert Bridge gets fresh paint job during repair closure 15/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Historic status ruled out for Edinburgh block earmarked for demolition 15/09/2026
- TownsWeb digitisation grant: SPAB at 150… ‘from Stonehenge to St Mark’s, Venice’ 15/09/2026
- CITB on ‘Why construction skills strategies must become place-based’ 15/09/2026
- UK Heritage Pulse on ‘Skills Exchange Request the skills you need. Offer the ones you have 15/09/2026
- Charity Commission issues ‘Research and analysis Charity Sector Risk Assessment 2026’ 15/09/2026
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Public Consultation on Historic Environment Policy for NI, to 23/10
Northern Ireland’s (NI) Department for Communities (DfC), its Executive department with responsibility for policy on the historic environment, is seeking views on the direction and priorities for its Historic Environment Policy, open to 23 October.
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CITB’s ‘Workforce Mobility & Skills’ research shows that skills strategies must become more localised
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its Workforce Mobility and Skills in the UK Construction Sector 2025 research that shows workers are less willing to travel for employment, highlighting a need to develop localised workforces.
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PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’
Under the Prime Minister’s fundamental changes to the education system, 14-year-olds will be able to get early access to technical education, skills training, work experience and connections with employers.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Breathing new life into sacred spaces, in Rotterdam’s innovative approach to religious heritage
image: Pauluskerk, Rotterdam by AgainErick, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons From historic churches and community storytelling spaces to innovative museum projects and grassroots cultural initiatives, Rotterdam welcomed 20 participants of the European Heritage Hub’s Peer-learning Visit from 18-20 June … Continue reading
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IHBC talks NPPF… on Tuesday 1 Sept, from 4PM: Join in the online discussion of the new Policy Framework and its implications
The IHBC is hosting an online discussion on England’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on Tuesday 1 September, from 4:00pm, to explore and scope the competing perspectives and practical impacts of the NPPF. Register in advance IHBC’s NPPF discussion … Continue reading
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IHBC reports disappointment with ‘unjustified’ statutory role terminations for Theatres & Gardens Trusts
image: Leazes Park, Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons IHBC officers have highlighted their Institute’s disappointment over the decision to remove statutory roles for the Theatres Trust and the Gardens Trust, following recent determinations by government.
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LAST CHANCE FOR IHBC’s 2026 Gus Astley Student Award: Open to 31/08 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCBristolBath2027, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award close on 31 August 2026, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2025 OR 30 September 2026 – just submit … Continue reading
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LAST CHANCE – IHBC calls for sign-up to UK-wide survey of heritage workers who ‘use science and technology’: Led by RICHeS & Icon, to 31 August
The Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) has commissioned Icon to undertake the first ever UK-wide survey of the heritage and conservation science workforce, and if ‘use science and technology in your work’ we need your help to … Continue reading
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Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits
If you are an IHBC Full Member you can help evaluate the next generation of professionals, maintain our high standards, and earn valuable CPD along the way, by joining us as an IHBC Membership Assessor. Please submit your Expression of … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: On Parliamentary engagement, as CMS Committee presents ‘Protecting Built Heritage’
image: IHBC Jo Platt presented the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee’s report ‘Protecting built heritage’ in Westminster Hall on 16 July 2026.
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IHBC Director’s choice from HESPR’s £5.25M+ costed works this week: Heritage estate body seeks Conservation architect, to 09/09/2026
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – sends members exclusive ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with the Director’s top taster for NewsBlog readers this week a call from a heritage estate … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: National Theatre building is turning 50
image: Bastian Greshake Tzovaras, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons In October 2026, The National Theatre will mark the 50th anniversary of its iconic building with ‘Stories Start Here: 50 Stories for 50 Years’, a free installation celebrating five decades … Continue reading
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Welsh Government consults on ‘A vision for culture and sport in Wales…Developing a new culture and sport strategy…’ – to 18/12
image for illustration: Llywelyn2000, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Welsh Government has issued a consultation on the development of a ‘Culture and Sport Strategy’ by ‘establishing the current state of play, identifying the outcomes… to deliver for Wales, … Continue reading
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County Council’s Network (CCN) responds on New National Planning Policy Framework
The County Council’s Network (CCN) released an on-the-day response to the biggest planning overhaul in a decade, England’s new and updated National Planning Policy Framework.
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RTPI on NPPF: … puts sustainable communities on the right track..
The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has the power to create more sustainable and better-connected places across England. It’s now up to the built environment sector to deliver, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has said.
England’s Mayors given powers to green light developments
Mayors across England are to be given ‘call in’ powers to take the most important planning decisions in their areas.
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Government UK: Full steam ahead to fast-track more homes near stations
Thousands of quality homes to be built closer to stations, cutting commute times and helping families live closer to work, school and transport, reports Government UK.
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Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ spans disciplines, levels & sectors, from Conservation Professionals to early career, in craft, landscape, architecture & more
To connect employers’ needs with practitioners’ skills, the IHBC regularly updates our NewsBlog readers on the wide-ranging opportunities in our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, so sign up for free alerts and tell your boss or team how our low-cost service … Continue reading
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LAST WEEK FOR IHBC’s 2026 Gus Astley Student Award: Open to 31/08 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCBristolBath2027, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award close on 31 August 2026, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2025 OR 30 September 2026 – just submit … Continue reading
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IHBC members with benefits 1: ‘Lutyens & Liverpool’, 6-7 Nov, Lutyens Trust member rates for IHBC, with options for Full (£120), Day (£100), Talk, Walk, Student and more
image for illustration: El Pollock / Model of Lutyens’ Catholic Cathedral, Museum of Liverpool (Wikimedia Commons) IHBC members of all categories can enjoy the Lutyens Trust’s on-site explorations around Liverpool and Lutyens, across 6 & 7 November, all at Trust member rates, … Continue reading
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IHBC calls for sign-up to UK-wide survey of heritage workers who ‘use science and technology’: Led by RICHeS & Icon, to 31 August
The Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) has commissioned Icon to undertake the first ever UK-wide survey of the heritage and conservation science workforce, and if you ‘use science and technology in your work’ we need your help … Continue reading
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Tagged heritage, skills, survey, technology
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REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses
The IHBC has launched its call to register ‘Interest’ in our new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’, for service leads in built and historic environment conservation-led learning & training programmes & courses, with resources allocated, advocacy a priority, and … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: £6bn North Manchester regeneration risks leaving older residents feeling ‘culturally displaced’
image for illustration: North Manchester General Hospital by Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The University of Manchester reports on a major new study says older people must have a greater say in shaping the future of their communities
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IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’ double up! IHBC calls for member assessors while Building reports on ‘Plymouth – UK Design Capital shortlist’
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 IHBC and its call for member assessors and Building on … Continue reading
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