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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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Ronnie Hinds appointed Interim Chair of Historic Environment Scotland
Ronnie Hinds has been appointed Interim Chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, Màiri McAllan.
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Historic England and Youth Speaker Series
A recent Historic England event highlights Heritage and the National Youth Strategy.
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Tagged education, HIstoric England, outreach, schools
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New partnership and business plan announced by A&DS
Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) has announced its Business Plan for the year ahead, two new strategic partnerships and a preview of A&DS:SpACE, a temporary exhibition and event space.
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Tagged architecture, design, growth, housing, Scotland, strategy
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Trump Admin Moves to Gut Historic Preservation Rules
The Trump-led Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has proposed changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which is triggered when state or federal funding, actions, or approval are connected to a project which includes historic resources, … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation, global, heritage, heritage protection, USA
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IHBC hosts stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09: Part of Heritage Network NI Conference: 27-29 September
image for illustration: Belfast, Photo via IHBC The IHBC is delighted to host a stall at the Heritage Network Conference 2026, on 28 September, with Branch and National Office leads attending, so if you are there be sure drop by, … Continue reading
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SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2026 open: Celebrates ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’, to 20 August
The IHBC and the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) have launched the 2026 joint Heritage Research Award to celebrate ‘the quality of architectural-historical research.. in heritage and conservation practice’, for research from 2024 & closing 20 August.
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IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: ‘Nature’s Rights Bill’ Private Members’ Bill ‘would recognise Nature as a legal subject’
image for illustration: Castle Bottom Nature Reserve, scotbotwylie, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Nature’s Rights Bill, a Private members Bill introduced in the house of Lords by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle would recognise ecosystems and species as … Continue reading
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Tagged biodiversity, climate change, conservation, cpd, nature, professional
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IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Targeted tax support could help turn derelict land into homes and jobs
Scottish Land Commission Report ‘Tax and the Reuse of Scotland’s Long-term Derelict Land’ could help long term derelict lands be reused
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IHBC Director’ from HESPR’s £162K+ costed works this week: Heritage body seeks independent scrutinising service for development 28/08, £50K
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 body … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (development) doorstep’: Industry sets out wish lists for new Prime Minister and Housing Minister
Specification Online summarised an industry list of priorities for Andy Burnham, now the UK Prime Minister.
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Tagged building, environment, government, heritage, planning
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Heritage delivers for England’s economy, new HE data shows: £39.4bn, c.56o,ooo jobs, & each pound adds £1.51 to economy (ests. for 2024)
The latest Heritage Counts analysis from Historic England (HE), uses a revised methodology to better highlight the economic contribution and resilience of England’s heritage sector, as employment continues to grow – supporting an estimated 251,000 jobs in 2024 – reinforcing … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, heritage sector, HIstoric England, research
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HCLG Committee launches Inquiry into ‘Revitalising High Streets’, open to 07/09
image for illustration: Redruth High St, John Lucas, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has launched an inquiry into revitalising England’s high streets and town centres, examining the impact of unwanted retail … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation, expertise, government, heritage, high streets
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European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2027: Open to 7/10
The 2027 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards are now open to 7 September.
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ALGAO Publishes Guidance on Local Government Reorganisation
ALGAO has published new research exploring how local authority archaeological services can navigate the current programme of local government reorganisation in England.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: For Sale, A 7-Story Basket – The Longaberger basket Company’s headquarters in Ohio
image for illustration: Derek Jensen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons A ‘kitschy building’, designed as the Longaberger basket company’s headquarters, has been a roadside attraction in Ohio for almost 30 years, reports The New York Times.
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Tagged architecture, USA
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IHBC’s August CPD Circular: Our ‘What’s on’ CPD partnership listing, from Llanberis (Slate, & free) to Barcelona (SAHGB), Belfast (HN) & Bristol (via Student Awards) and beyond
IHBC’s newest CPD Circular lists current, accessible & cost-effective ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) opportunities across our networks, with updates on local Branch events – Wales, West Midlands (Dudley), London (AGM) and beyond (even Barcelona!) – Awards, Director Spotlights and much … Continue reading
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LAST CHANCE Consultation: Permitted development rights linked to schools, assets of community value, defence and conservation, to August 5
Government UK has launched an open consultation on ‘Permitted development rights: schools, assets of community value, defence and conservation’.
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IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: SAHGB offers IHBC reduced rates for Barcelona Architecture Study Tour, 14-17 October 2026 (IHBC Recognised CPD)
image for illustration: Sagrada Familia Barcelona by Canaan Commons Wiki Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) is running a 4-Day study tour to Barcelona in October, tied to its UNESCO designation as … Continue reading
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IHBC’s 2026 Gus Astley Student Award for heritage work on UK courses: 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’s WM Branch to join West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2026: ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals’, 21/10, Worcester Cathedral
image: Worcester Cathedral interior by Steve McLeish for IHBC Annual School 2016 This IHBC and our West Midlands Branch will join the next West Midlands Heritage Trust (WMHT) Careers Fair, which will come to Worcester Cathedral on 21 October 2026.
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IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD signpost: New UK pilots from UKNC UNESCO & NTU ‘explore how living heritage gives places meaning’
image for illustration: BLloydT, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The UK National Commission (UKNC) for UNESCO has announced a new partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to support four pilot projects exploring the relationship between built heritage and intangible … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘PRACTICE’ CPD signpost: Procedural guide for Examinations and Gateways under the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026
Government UK has issued the procedures that England’s Planning Inspectorate will follow when conducting gateway assessments and examinations of local plans. Government UK writes: The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) has published a procedural guide for the new Local Plan system. The … Continue reading
IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: WHUK on competition to ‘Celebrate Edinburgh’s 30th Anniversary as a World Heritage Site’, to 23/10
IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: WHUK on competition to ‘Celebrate Edinburgh’s 30th Anniversary as a World Heritage Site’, to 23/10 IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Historic Victorian ‘treasures’ feared lost in major fire at former Edinburgh Debenhams
image for illustration: EugenStoica, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Historic architectural features inside the fire-hit former Debenhams building in Edinburgh city centre, including an ornate Victorian library, are feared to have been destroyed, reports The Edinburgh Evening News.
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HE: Free virtual work experience programme for young people aged 15+
Historic England (HE) is offering a virtual work experience programme for young people aged 15 and over in a programme ‘designed to give delegates an insight into the wonderful careers available within heritage.’
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