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- IHBC’s October CPD Circular: Your user-friendly ‘What’s on’ guide to heritage learning, networking and experiences, from Branches to ‘CPD Providers’ & beyond… 26/09/2026
- IHBC Chair echoes Victorian Society’s ‘Tribute’ to Peter Howell who ‘…fearlessly stood up for our Victorian heritage back in the 1960s…’ 26/09/2026
- IHBC hosts stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09: Now SOLD OUT Heritage Network NI Conference: 27-29 September 26/09/2026
- Note to all IHBC Members: Our MARSH AWARD call dates are changing… opening end September and closing December, so get ready now! 26/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: HE & partners on ‘Industrial Heritage in England – Resilience and Sustainability of Sites’, with 10 recommendations 26/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD Signpost: Design Economy – Evidencing the value of the UK’s design sector across nations and regions 26/09/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £10K weekly costed works: Consultant sought for studies to guide new technologies in old buildings, to 12/10/2026 26/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Irish) doorstep’: Inside ‘Tiny Cork’ – The man recreating the city in miniature 26/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: MP hits out after fifth fire in 5 years at mill used in Peaky Blinders 26/09/2026
- New foundation launched to bring regional character back to British housebuilding: The Regional Building Foundation (RBF) 26/09/2026
- Heritage Fund’s CE Eilish McGuinness: ‘We’ll invest £1.4 billion in heritage and communities over the next three years’ 26/09/2026
- Civic Voice members approve updated Articles of Association: ‘… a clear statement of what Civic Voice exists to do’ 26/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep: World Ventilation Day takes on overheating 26/09/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 ‘Yearbook’ update No.1 –RTPI President on ‘IHBC & RTPI.. a great example of planning across the divide’ 22/09/2026
- 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 22/09/2026
- IHBC hosts stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09: Part of Heritage Network NI Conference: 27-29 September 22/09/2026
- Note to all IHBC Members: Our MARSH AWARD call dates are changing… opening end September and closing December, so get ready now! 22/09/2026
- IHBC sponsors SAHGB’s 3rd Mark Girouard symposium : ‘Untold Tales: Women Pioneers in British and Irish Architectural History’, 14 November 22/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: New Scottish Government ‘Guide to Conversion of Traditional Buildings’ 22/09/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’….IHBC welcomes COTAC’s new ‘Developing Personal Competences’… ‘for those seeking re-accreditation…’ 22/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Council & IHBC) doorstep’ 1: Council takes over Newcastle’s Neville Hall (IHBC’s 2026 Day School venue) to safeguard city heritage 22/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Council) doorstep’ 2: Tunstall landlord ordered to pay over £8,000 as heritage crackdown reaches 100th building 22/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Council) doorstep’ 3: Proud and exciting moment as Custom House conservation set to start in King’s Lynn 22/09/2026
- Government steps in to protect families from cowboy builders and aggressive bailiffs 22/09/2026
- World Heritage in the UK 2025-26 Review 22/09/2026
Category Archives: IHBC NewsBlog
IHBC’s virtual Council to elect Institute’s President – Supporters to Full Members welcome 19 October: Details and statement
IHBC Council, the IHBC’s inclusive advisory and training body is responsible for electing the President (and Vice President) of the Institute. and the first election will be held on 19 October, with all IHBC member categories welcome to Council and … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Dedicated IHBC Council invites for HESPR members AND colleagues
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 the IHBC’s own invitation to the IHBC’s next Council – … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Glasgow-Egypto) doorstep’: Funding secured to help save at-risk Egyptian Halls
Behind scaffolding for more than a decade, one of Glasgow’s architectural gems has faced demolition threats, urgent repair notices and been branded one of Europe’s most ‘at risk’ buildings, but now there is hope, reports The Herald Scotland. image: Scottish … Continue reading
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EXCLUSIVE AND FREE CPD at IHBC Council: ‘Understand leadership & management in conservation bodies – local trusts to the IHBC and beyond’, online, 2pm, 19 Oct
All categories of IHBC members – Supporters, Affiliates, Associates and Full Members – are invited to join the IHBC’s next free Council from 2pm on 19 October which includes IHBC updates, training on charity leadership and trustee/director roles, and our … Continue reading
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IHBC’s virtual Council to elect Institute’s President – Supporters to Full Members welcome 19 October: Details and statement
IHBC Council, the IHBC’s inclusive advisory and training body is responsible for electing the President (and Vice President) of the Institute. and the first election will be held on 19 October, with all IHBC member categories welcome to Council and … Continue reading
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REMINDER: IHBC Supporters: Free 1-hour online guidance sessions on Affiliate applications – Book now for 13 Oct, 1PM (IHBC CPD Certified)
The IHBC is delighted to offer our Supporter members free 1-hour online advice sessions that show just how straightforward our Affiliate application actually is, with the next session scheduled on Zoom at 1pm on Thursday 13th October, booking HERE.
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IHBC’s new CPD Circular: Catch-up CPD, on film, from ICOMOS UK on Wood to moisture + awards & research
The IHBC’s new-styled, easy access CPD Circular for October is out, with films, events, research, awards and more, all in line with our 25th anniversary ambitions for IHBC25.
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £159K+ costed works: NI Council seeks design teams with Conservation Consultants, closes 1/11
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 IHBC Director’s pick for this week is a call from a Northern Ireland Council … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes HE’s COP27 ‘Climate Wednesdays’: Free ‘Climate Change & Heritage’ webinars with ‘Lessons from the Global South’
The IHBC warmly welcomes Historic England’s (HE’s) new series of Climate Wednesdays, linked to COP27: Responding to the Climate Crisis: Lessons from the Global South. image: for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0
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New IHBC MATE sessions available – CPD-certified advice on IHBC accreditation applications: Sign up for 2/11 and 30/11!
The IHBC has posted new, and open Membership Application Training Event (MATE) sessions, with places at these 3-hour online accreditation guidance sessions offered on a ‘first come’ basis, with CPD certificates and 1-year ‘taster’ membership to non-members.
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REMINDER: IHBC Supporters: Free 1-hour online guidance sessions on Affiliate applications – Book now for 13 Oct, 1PM (IHBC CPD Certified)
The IHBC is delighted to offer our Supporter members free 1-hour online advice sessions that show just how straightforward our Affiliate application actually is, with the next session scheduled on Zoom at 1pm on Thursday 13th October, booking HERE.
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IHBC Signpost: New from HE – ‘A Guide to Traditional English Buildings’
Historic England’s (HE) new ‘Guide to traditional English buildings’ is a brief introduction to vernacular structures and forms a spotter’s guide.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: DB’s double-up HESPR feature: ‘Traditional buildings and moisture’ (JPS2022) and ‘… History of building regs’
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 two Designing Buildings notices: Traditional buildings and moisture (JPS 2022) … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Glasgow tower blocks earmarked for demolition should be investigated, says architect
A leading Scots architect has called for an investigation and questioned the proposed demolition of high rise blocks in Glasgow which he described as ‘historic’, reports The Herald Scotland. image: for illustration – By Lairich Rig, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83342984
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IHBC SW Branch FREE CPD on HAZ practice + AGM: Gloucester, 6/10, from 12 noon – Book before 10.00am Monday, 3/10
The IHBC’s South West (SW) Branch will hold an afternoon networking, Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) study and AGM in Gloucester, from noon on 6 October, with all members and membership interests welcome. image: North Warehouse, Gloucester by Nilfanion, CC BY-SA … Continue reading
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IHBC Chair + IHBC HESPR’s Purcell and more on film: ‘Converting historic buildings’, from Boutique Hotels News
The IHBC’s Chair David McDonald, Sarah Barlow, associate at IHBC HESPR Purcell member, and more join for online discussions on ‘Converting historic buildings’ hosted by Boutique Hotels News.
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LAST CHANCE TO APPLY – IHBC Education and Application Support Officer Post – Closes 1 October, 1-year, 2/3 days, £200/day+ expenses, Homeworking
The IHBC is offering a unique opportunity for a person, persons, group or organisation in tune with the ethos, ambitions and aspirations of the IHBC – as the UK’s lead body for conservation professionals – to develop and deliver our … Continue reading
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IHBC’s all-member invitation: Join IHBC’s next virtual Council for free training on Trustee/Director roles and first new Presidential elections
All categories of IHBC members – Supporters, Affiliates, Associates and Full Members – are invited to join the IHBC’s next free Council for members on 19 October, to include IHBC updates, Trustee (and Director) training for anyone, and our first … Continue reading
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IHBC Supporters: Free 1-hour online guidance sessions on Affiliate applications – Book now for 13 Oct, 1PM (IHBC CPD Certified)
The IHBC is delighted to offer our Supporter members free 1-hour online advice sessions that show just how straightforward our Affiliate application actually is, with the next session scheduled on Zoom at 1pm on Thursday 13th October, booking HERE.
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £600K+ costed works: National Park seeks Conservation Area support, closes 4/10, valued £30K
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 IHBC Director’s pick for this week is a call from a National Park Authority … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Welsh engineering) doorstep’: Restoration completed on 19th century horse-drawn railway bridge in Wales
One of the largest horse-drawn railway bridges in Britain has been fully restored to safety after nine months’ work, reports New Civil Engineer. image: Blaenau Gwent Council website
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IHBC prosecutions signpost + call for more case studies: Fines of £30k+ for felling of protected trees
IHBCs’ local government officer and custodian on the IHBC’s ‘Prosecution Database’ resource, Bob Kindred, highlights a recent case of interest, while also calling on our networks to let him know of any more cases.
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POSTPONEMENT OF IHBC’s North West Branch Conference 2022: Adapting to Climate Change: Heritage and its Sustainable Future
The IHBC’s North West Branch regrets that its ever popular annual conference, this year looking at climate change and sustainability, has had to be postponed. Due to be held on 5th October 2022 at Chester Cathedral arrangements are underway for … Continue reading
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New IHBC MATE sessions available – CPD-certified advice on IHBC accreditation applications: Sign up for 2/11 and 30/11!
The IHBC has posted new, and open Membership Application Training Event (MATE) sessions, with places at these 3-hour online accreditation guidance sessions offered on a ‘first come’ basis, with CPD certificates and 1-year ‘taster’ membership to non-members.
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IHBC Supporters: Free 1-hour online guidance sessions on making an Affiliate application – Book now for Thursday 13/10, 1PM (CPD Certified)
The IHBC is delighted to offer our Supporter members free 1-hour online advice sessions that show just how straightforward our Affiliate application actually is, with the next session scheduled on Zoom at 1pm on Thursday 13th October, booking HERE.
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