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- IHBC celebrates our 2026 ‘Yearbook’, part 2: A welcome from IHBC’s President, with ‘highlights from a year that is transformational for IHBC’ 29/09/2026
- IHBC welcomes RICHeS Access Fund second call, opening 14/09 – ‘access… cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, to £20K, for charities, social enterprises, commercial companies etc. 29/09/2026
- IHBC’s WM Branch to join West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2026: ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals’, 21/10, Worcester Cathedral 29/09/2026
- Don’t need your paper Context? Do everyone a favour and pass it on, ‘Spreading the Word’ to help the Conservation Professional! 29/09/2026
- IHBC sponsors SAHGB’s 3rd Mark Girouard symposium : ‘Untold Tales: Women Pioneers in British and Irish Architectural History’, 14 November 29/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: Kings Foundation on ‘Balancing Harm and Benefit -A decision-making framework for heritage applications’ 29/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD Signpost: The Theatres Trust on ‘Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities programme impact’ 29/09/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: AJ on Glasgow CC’s Albert Cross Design Contest 29/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Scottish) doorstep’: Historic Whyte Melville Fountain flowing again in St Andrews 29/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Leslie Arms timeline… sad 25-year decline of a heritage building 29/09/2026
- SocEnv unveils ambitious new Strategy to 2045 – refreshed vision, mission, values and strategic pillars: Recognition, Influence and Growth 29/09/2026
- Mayor of London announces ‘first-ever fund’: £15.6m to work with women and girls to improve safety in public spaces 29/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep: It started as Macy’s then hosted bankrupt robotics firm, now set for new chapter… 29/09/2026
- 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
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Owner of listed building in Margate fined £3k for painting it dark blue
The owner of a historic building in Trinity Square, Margate has landed himself in court after painting the outside of it dark blue without permission, reports KentOnline.
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IHBC’s signpost to Homes England: ‘…considers tough new green building standards’
Housing quango director says a ‘live conversation’ is underway about bringing in energy efficiency rules, as Homes England is considering bringing in tough new sustainability standards for the homes produced by its partners or on its land. image: for illustration … Continue reading
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Welcome to new School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ Stallholders: ‘Risk’ with HTN; ‘Construction’ with DBW; ‘Politics’ via new APPG, & ‘private practice’ from Barton Willmore … all enjoying ‘Billboard’ listing too, from only c.£100+VAT (includes Day School)
The IHBC is delighted to welcome another round of stall listings to the 2021 Brighton School’s ‘Heritage MarketPlace’, which offers stallholders access to the IHBC’s School networks, promotion and learning for 6+ months (inc. Day School places) for only c.£100+VAT!
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The IHBC’s CPD Circular for May is out: Accessible cross-sector support, with free sign up/events listings!
The IHBC’s regular May CPD Circular is out, offering members and their networks up-to-date information on learning opportunities and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), free to non-members and with free events postings too!
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REMEMBER TO BOOK for #IHBCBrighton2021 Day School ‘catch up’: ‘Making changes’, anchored by Jan Gehl; ‘Examining changes’, led by Donovan Rypkema – BOOK NOW to ensure your access to our School’s unique learning and resources
The IHBC has posted the latest update on its virtual Brighton Day School virtual sessions, which offer a one-time-only suite of expertise on our ‘People Places’ theme – though as numbers and post-event access are limited, delegates should secure their place … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £4.5M+ costed works: DC seeks support for bid to Levelling Up Fund, closed 11/05
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick this week features a call from a District Council (DC) … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hull’s Lord Line update as listed status for ‘eyesore landmark’ rejected
A move to make former Hull trawler office a listed building has failed, as a bid to secure listed building status for a long-standing eyesore property in Hull has been rejected, reports the Hull Daily Mail.
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IHBC’s Day School afternoon spotlight on ‘Examining changes’: US heritage economist Donovan Rypkema leads to England’s local listing adviser and Scotland’s Director of Heritage
The IHBC’s Day School afternoon webinar on 18 June– on ‘Examining changes’ in places – the IHBC hosts Donovan Rypkema, lead heritage economist in the US, with Charles O’Brien, England’s Local Listing Heritage Adviser, and Elizabeth McCrone Historic Environment Scotland‘s … Continue reading
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New data sought for IHBC’s ‘LB Prosecutions Database’: Help the IHBC help you (and in court too)!
New data is sought for IHBC’s ‘LB Prosecutions Database’ so if you have been involved with a case please forward the details to Bob Kindred at government@ihbc.org.uk – preferably with the data used in our online table linked below.
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IHBC’s Day School #IHBCMarketPlace offers web ‘Billboard’ listing + Day School for c.£100+VAT, to hear Jan Gehl, Donovan Rypkema, and more on ‘Historic Places: People Places’!
Businesses, suppliers, charities, societies, trusts and others can access the IHBC’s 2021 School and delegates – including our Day School content – for around £100+VAT, with a stall at our virtual School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ on 18 June. #IHBCBrighton2021 #IHBCMarketPlace. brighton2021.ihbc.org.uk
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: On ‘turning office and retail units into residential…’ from DBW
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, which this week features a post from Designing Buildings Wiki on ‘turning office and retail units … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘heritage from the doorstep’: Hereford historic rectory to be demolished in favour of homes
Plans to demolish a historic Hereford rectory and replace it with nine homes have been given the go-ahead, reports The Hereford Times.
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IHBC welcomes host of new CPP APPG members, as Layla Moran, Baron Kerslake etc. are joined by Lord Vaizey, Diedre Brock MP, and more – Now 20+ and growing!
The IHBC, as secretariat to Westminster’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on ‘Conservation, Places and People’ (CPP APPG) @CPPeopleAPPG, is delighted to welcome a host of new members to join Chair Layla Moran MP, co-Vice Chair Baron Kerslake and others, including … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Day School Morning session spotlight on ‘Making changes’ in places’: Urbanist Jan Gehl anchors, McTernan on regen, and Lottery’s McGuinness on investment: from only £25+VAT, places limited!
The IHBC is delighted to host the globally renowned urbanist, Jan Gehl, on design, Paul McTernan, private sector regeneration planner, and the Heritage Fund’s Business Delivery executive director Eilish McGuinness at the first Brighton Day School webinar #IHBCBrighton2021 on 18 … Continue reading
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SAHBG-IHBC Research Award launched: Celebrating the ‘quality of architectural-historical research… in heritage and conservation practice’: Closing 01/07
The IHBC is delighted to announce a new joint venture with the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) that celebrates the quality of architectural-historical research produced as private consultants or for public bodies etc., with winners to receive … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Day School #IHBCMarketPlace offers web ‘Billboard’ listing + Day School for c.£100+VAT, to hear Jan Gehl, Donovan Rypkema, and more on ‘Historic Places: People Places’!
Businesses, suppliers, charities, societies, trusts and others can access the IHBC’s 2021 School and delegates – including our Day School content – for around £100+VAT, with a stall at our virtual School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ on 18 June. #IHBCBrighton2021 #IHBCMarketPlace.
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £79K+ costed works this week: Welsh partnership seeks digital reconstruction of site, closes 28/05, valued £9K
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick features this week features is the call by a partnership … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘heritage from the doorstep’: Carham Hall – historic mansion near Borders – to be torn down
An historic mansion near the Borders, Carham Hall in Northumberland, is set to be demolished writes The Border Telegraph.
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Serious about your staffing plans or career direction? Manage risk and stay ahead with ‘IHBC Jobs etc., with a 3rd sector boost and posts ranging from ‘placemaking and heritage’ (Swansea) to IHBC-Recognised courses!
To help employers and practitioners the IHBC regularly updates NewsBlog readers on the diverse career opportunities advertised in our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, while recent posts include a suite of third sector posts, and others ranging from ‘placemaking and heritage’ … Continue reading
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#IHBCBrighton2021 Day School ‘catch up’: ‘Making changes’, anchored by Jan Gehl; ‘Examining changes’, led by Donovan Rypkema – BOOK NOW to ensure your access to our School’s unique learning and resources
The IHBC has posted the latest update on its virtual Brighton Day School virtual sessions, which offer a one-time-only suite of expertise on our ‘People Places’ theme – though as numbers and post-event access are limited, delegates should secure their place now … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ double-up pick of the week: Dedicated Brighton School MarketPlace guidance, and a HESPR member’s listing on the Design Council Expert network
The 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’, featuring Brighton School MarketPlace guidance sessions and a HESPR member’s listing on the … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Remains of ‘high-status’ Roman villa and bath-house beneath building site in Scarborough
One of the most stunning Roman finds ever unearthed in Britain has been discovered on the site of a new housing development in a village near Scarborough, reports the Scarborough News.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Campaigners bid to halt plans to demolish cinema that inspired The Beatles
Campaigners have launched a bid to save an art deco cinema at the centre of a Beatles heritage site where John Lennon spent many ‘happy hours’, reports the Bracknell News, as it faces demolition to make way for a new … Continue reading
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2021 Brighton Day School ‘catch up’: ‘Making changes’, anchored by Jan Gehl; ‘Examining changes’, led by Donovan Rypkema – BOOK NOW to ensure your access to our School’s unique learning and resources
The IHBC has posted the latest update on its virtual Brighton Day School virtual sessions, which offer a one-time-only suite of expertise on our ‘People Places’ theme – though as numbers and post-event access are limited, delegates should secure their … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes first 16 School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ stalls as HES, AMS, Rypkema’s ‘HSI’ and more enjoy 6+Months ’Billboard’ listing for c. £100+VAT, including a free Day School place too!
The IHBC is delighted to welcome the first stallholders and 16 stall listings to the 2021 Brighton School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’, which offers access to the IHBC’s networks for 6 months and more, as well as Day School places for 18 … Continue reading
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