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- 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
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Robots could harvest lava from volcanic eruptions to make ‘concrete’ of the future 15/09/2026
- IHBC’s newest ‘Branch Committee Bulletin, from the IHBC’s Director’: IHBC’s national updates for local volunteer leads – Part 1 11/09/2026
- IHBC hosts stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09: Part of Heritage Network NI Conference: 27-29 September 11/09/2026
- 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. 11/09/2026
- Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits 11/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Some sector takes on the NPPF 11/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: Dry Stone Walling Association issues Anthology of International Writing, from past and present, for the future’ 11/09/2026
- IHBC Director’ from HESPR’s £5.25m ongoing costed works: Heritage Estate body seeks condition surveys etc, to 09/09 11/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Plans to transform South Lanarkshire former mining village 11/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Mentmore Towers: Council orders owner to repair ‘exceptional’ grade I mansion 11/09/2026
- HES Chief quits amid deepening governance crisis 11/09/2026
- Heritage Fund & HE: Understanding the impact of climate change on historic parks, gardens and cemeteries 11/09/2026
- HES launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship: Opens Autumn 2026 11/09/2026
Category Archives: IHBC NewsBlog
IHBC’s Management signpost: ‘An independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape…’
Government UK has issued a new report, ‘An independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape…’.
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IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: Defra, via LinkedIn, seeks 30 new Board Members for England’s NPAs etc, to 19/05
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 Defra social media call for 30 new Board Members for … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Irish) doorstep’: Thatch Repair Grant Scheme Opens in Donegal (with a little on ‘Fire Risk’)
Donegal County Council’s award-winning Thatch Repair Grant Scheme has opened for applications.
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IHBC offers an interim ‘Hi…’ and update from the Stone Show and UKCW
The IHBC’s Angharad Hart, Education and Application Support Officer, has been holding the fort at our stand in the Heritage Hub at London’s UK Construction Week (UKCW), including The Stone Show, helped by IHBC’s Michael Netter – also the STBA’s … Continue reading
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IHBC puts our ‘Professional’ and ‘Legislation & Policy’ signpost in the spotlight: Some thoughts on a Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendment, from LinkedIn
NewsBlog readers may find value in some takes and comments on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill (PIB) and amendments, from LinkedIn (a LinkedIn account is needed to access some links).
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LAST CHANCE: IHBC issues 2025 AGM reminder to voting members: Please ‘complete your proxy form’
The IHBC has issued its regular reminder to our voting members (Full, Associate and Retired) that proxy voting in advance of our Annual General meetings (AGM) is strongly encouraged, not least to minimise costs, ensure quorum and make the best … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Annual School 2025 pre-conference (and free!) webinars: Accessible & engaging learning for all (and special CPD for Conservation Professionals), with Dr Andy Wigley on ‘Shrewsbury’s Built Heritage..’, 15/5
Following on from the launch of the 2025 Annual School and the linked pre-conference CPD in Redruth on 13 March, the IHBC is delighted to announce a series of online lunchtime webinars across a variety of topics that relate to … Continue reading
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IHBC’s President keynote on ‘Historic & Heritage Places and Assets’, an essential heritage perspective, ‘… a huge focus at UKREiiF 2025’, Leeds, 20 May
IHBC’s President Rebecca Thompson, Director of Property for St Paul’s Cathedral, will speak on ‘Historic and Heritage Places and Assets’ on 20 May at the Leeds UKREiiF 2025’, a forum dedicated to unlocking investment and driving regeneration and development across … Continue reading
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IHBC issues AGM update on new speaker with encouragement for proxy votes – online from 5.30pm, 13 May – members only, booking essential
The IHBC has updated the 2025 AGM’s formal notice – for 13 May, with online proceedings from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start – which includes a new pre-AGM talk, by Tim Greensmith and entitled ‘Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings – Back from … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Director’s pick’ from HESPR’s £672K of weekly works: Church Council seeks fixed term Heritage Manager, to 16/05 and £41K
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick this week is a call from a Church Council for a … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Old Sarum Airfield director ‘devastated’ over Hangar 3 fire
image for illustration: Hangar at Old Sarum Airfield by Jonathan Hutchins, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Old Sarum Airfield director Grenville Hodge says his company is ‘devastated’ after a fire tore through a historic aircraft hangar, reports the Salisbury Journal.
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IHBC’s President keynote on ‘Historic & Heritage Places and Assets’, an essential heritage perspective, ‘… a huge focus at UKREiiF 2025’, Leeds, 20 May
IHBC’s President Rebecca Thompson, Director of Property for St Paul’s Cathedral, will speak on ‘Historic and Heritage Places and Assets’ on 20 May at the Leeds UKREiiF 2025’, a forum dedicated to unlocking investment and driving regeneration and development across … Continue reading
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IHBC issues 2025 AGM reminder to voting members: Please ‘complete your proxy form’
The IHBC has issued its regular reminder to our voting members (Full, Associate and Retired) that proxy voting in advance of our Annual General meetings (AGM) is strongly encouraged, not least to minimise costs, ensure quorum and make the best … Continue reading
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IHBC’s May ‘CPD Circular’: Accessible, cost-conscious learning, events, awards, calls and more, with Schools, webinars, Byker, Balance, Branches & more
IHBC’s May CPD Circular offers our current listing of accessible, cost-effective ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) opportunities for historic and built environment conservation professionals and their networks, with the usual range of Branch and network events, publications, awards and more.
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IHBC issues AGM update on new speaker with encouragement for proxy votes – online from 5.30pm, 13 May – members only, booking essential
The IHBC has updated the 2025 AGM’s formal notice – for 13 May, with online proceedings from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start – which includes a new pre-AGM talk, by Tim Greensmith and entitled ‘Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings – Back from … Continue reading
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LAST CHANCE: IHBC & friends are at London’s UK Construction Week (with The Stone Show too) 7-9 May, Excel, all free CPD, with HE on 9/05, on ‘Stone’!
image for illustration: London Skyline by © User:Colin and Kim Hansen / Wikimedia Commons With just a couple of weeks until London’s UK Construction Week (UKCW) – this year co-located with The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces – the event is set … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: West Dean’s 10% discount on specialist Conservation courses for IHBC members (all categories
West Dean House by Charlesdrakew at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The IHBC is has agreed a 10% discount for all members on West Dean’s celebrated and specialist Conservation courses (see terms, conditions and code below).
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IHBC’s ‘Professional’ signpost to ‘Wellbeing in Buildings’ (and don’t forget DEADLINE EXTENDED for IHBC’s ‘Heritage Staff Wellbeing at Work’ survey, to 22 May
image for illustration Published in January 2025, ‘Wellbeing in Buildings’ looks at the growing importance of wellbeing in the built environment, including information on building assessment schemes.
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IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: Construction Buzz on IHBC & friends at the Heritage Hub, The Stone Show/UKCW, 7-9 May, London Excel
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 Construction Buzz on the ‘Dedicated Heritage Hub’ with conservation, IHBC … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Unique opportunity to ‘buy a brick’ of renowned library building in Farnham
image for illustration Locals can make their mark on one of the nation’s most important historic buildings as the restoration of an historic building is giving locals the chance to put their mark on the history of Farnham, reports Surrey … Continue reading
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IHBC issues AGM update on new speaker with encouragement for proxy votes – online from 5.30pm, 13 May – members only, booking essential
The IHBC has updated the 2025 AGM’s formal notice – for 13 May, with online proceedings from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start – which includes a new pre-AGM talk, by Tim Greensmith and entitled ‘Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings – Back from … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes HE’s new Joint Chief Executive-in-waiting: Claudia Kenyatta and Emma Squire
The IHBC has welcomed the appointment of Claudia Kenyatta and Emma Squire to become the new ‘Joint Chief Executive’ of Historic England following the retirement of Duncan Wilson in October 2025.
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IHBC UPDATE – DEADLINE EXTENDED for our Heritage Staff Wellbeing at Work Survey: Open to 22 May
The IHBC is delighted to thank all for your strong response to our Heritage Staff Wellbeing at Work survey, helping us understand the current state of wellbeing among those working and volunteering in the heritage sector, and to ensure we … Continue reading
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IHBC & friends are at London’s UK Construction Week (with The Stone Show too) 7-9 May, Excel, all free CPD, with HE on 9/05, on ‘Stone’!
image for illustration: London Skyline by © User:Colin and Kim Hansen / Wikimedia Commons With just a couple of weeks until London’s UK Construction Week (UKCW) – this year co-located with The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces – the event is set … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Finance and Economics’ signpost: Kings Foundation on ‘Best Value in Land: a decision-making framework for Landowners and Trustees’
image for illustration: Blenheim Palace by DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Kings Foundation has launched a new publication, ‘Best Value in Land…’ offering case studies and a decision-making framework to help landowners navigate choices.
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