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- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ spans disciplines, levels & sectors, as interdisciplinary Conservation Professionals & heritage employers see public & personal benefits 06/03/2026
- IHBC’s new ‘CPD Circular’: ‘Colour coding’, simpler format, Awards, CPD Spotlights, Branch AGMs, Marsh Awards & more 06/03/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: Unlock Access to RICHeS Research Infrastructure with Full Access Fund Call now Open with ‘Help’ webinar on 11/03 06/03/2026
- IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03 06/03/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 06/03/2026
- Looking back to IHBC’s Council on ‘Heritage Skills in Conservation’, and ahead to our new ‘response-led’ DRAFT Minutes, for review and feedback 06/03/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Intervention’ Signpost: HE on ‘Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon Efficiency’ 06/03/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s weekly works: Authority seeks conservation plans for iconic structures, to 27/03 06/03/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: ‘Building Burghley’… in stone and in person 06/03/2026
- NCT’s Fact Check: What we know about the new funding for churches and VAT changes – and … ‘write to your MP’ 06/03/2026
- UKRI’s ‘Proof of Concept funding opportunity from 04/03’ + simplified research translation & commercialisation funding 06/03/2026
- DB on NPPF Plan making and national decision-making policies 06/03/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: 200+ students compete in spaghetti & glue bridge-building at Okanagan College 06/03/2026
- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 03/03/2026
- IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03 03/03/2026
- IHBC President’s ‘Members only’ Invitation to next Virtual Council: Online, 8 April 2026, from 4.30pm – Scoping ‘Investigation’ of conservation in local government, with a call for suggestions etc. 03/03/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 03/03/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ Signpost: Poetry from concrete – Scotland’s fascinating historic concrete and brutalist architecture 03/03/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: HESPR Alert on early booking & special offer for ALL staff on Virtual #IHBCNewcastle2026’! 03/03/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Call to Tyneside authorities to restore historic swing bridge (closed since 2019!) 03/03/2026
- Ministerial Update: on ‘Relationship between Cadw and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales’ 03/03/2026
- Tell The Heritage Fund: Is your historic park or garden prepared for the climate crisis? TO 16/03 03/03/2026
- Georgian Group objects to visitor pavilions in British Museum forecourts 03/03/2026
- Consultation on new regeneration body for Greater Cambridge 03/03/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: HE on ‘Stanley Kubrick – A Heritage Odyssey’ 03/03/2026
Category Archives: Sector NewsBlog
Cultural organisations pledge commitment to change after major study into workforce dynamics
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Clore Leadership spearheads drive for transformation as it publishes a new report after 87% of cultural leaders felt that demands on them had become worse.
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CIRIA and RSK Geosciences aim to produce first construction sector climate change guide
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) and RSK Geosciences are to produce a first-of-its-kind good practice guide designed to help manage climate change geo-related impacts and liabilities for land development.
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National Churches Trust: The house of good & easing pressures on the NHS
A new National Churches Trust research report – The house of good: health: Churches are good for our health – shows that the UK’s churches take an immense amount of pressure off the NHS.
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Dorset dairy farm Wraxall Yard wins 2024 Stephen Lawrence Prize
image for illustration: Wraxall: towards the village by Martin Bodman, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced Wraxall Yard by Clementine Blakemore Architects as the winner of the 2024 Stephen Lawrence Prize.
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Great Yarmouth winter gardens restoration wins AJ retrofit award
image for illustration: Evelyn Simak / The Winter Gardens (detail), Commons Wikimedia The restoration of the Grade II* Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth, being led by BFF Architects, has won an AJ Retrofit Award. It was the winner of the ‘Future Reuse’ … Continue reading
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Ombudsman shares 100+ maladministration cases on damp & mould ahead of Awaab’s Law
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Ombudsman shares over 100 severe maladministration cases on damp and mould ahead of Awaab’s Law to prevent future failings.
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UVAC warns of threat to public services posed by reform of government’s apprenticeship levy
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 A new report by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) has warned that drastic reform or the abolishment of the government’s Apprenticeship Levy scheme will have a hugely detrimental impact on public services.
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James Grierson appointed Chair of the Victorian Society
image for illustration: The Victorian Society The Victorian Society announces appointment of James Grierson as Chair of the Society in succession to Professor Hilary Grainger OBE.
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Russ MacMillan new CE of Parliamentary Delivery Authority on Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme
image for illustration: Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament Russ MacMillan will lead the team of architects, engineers, project managers and specialist contractors who will help shape the future direction of the restoration work for the … Continue reading
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Planning Inspectorate reviews & reflections: … stakeholder views help to shape planning improvements…
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Feedback from stakeholders is helping to shape future improvements for the Planning Inspectorate and for the wider planning system.
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Europa Nostra Awards 2025: Submit your application by 20 November 2024
European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025 is calling for submissions by 20 November 2024, for ‘exceptional achievements’ in aspects of cultural heritage care.
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England’s Civic Voice highlights critical role of Local Plans in response to House of Lords Grey Belt Inquiry
Civic Voice has stressed the critical role of Local Plans in response to House of Lords ‘Grey Belt’ Inquiry.
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HES: Open welcome from new CE, with invite to stakeholder survey
image: HES Katerina Brown, new Chief Executive at Historic Environment Scotland, has introduced herself in the latest issue of house circular Keystone, and invited feedback on its new stakeholder survey.
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New HE Technical Guidance: ‘Installing Heat Pumps in Historic Buildings’
image for illustration Historic England (HE) has issued new Technical Guidance on ‘Installing Heat Pumps in Historic Buildings’, looking at 3 types of heat pumps in historic buildings: air, ground and water source.
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MHCLG Demolition and retrofit survey launched to inform England’s National Planning Policy: Open to 31/10
image for illustration A new survey from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the future of national planning policy, specifically regarding the demolition, redevelopment, and retrofit of buildings, has been launched.
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Four devolution agreements signed off and others progressing
image: Open Government Licence v3.0 The government’s drive to hand more power from Westminster to local people has moved forward.
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Heritage talent recognised by HES at Stirling ceremony
image: HES Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has celebrated apprentices, trainees and craft fellows at its annual awards.
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ARB consultation on new Code of Conduct & Practice for Architects, to 12/12
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has launched a consultation on a new Code of Conduct and Practice for Architects, to close 12 December.
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England’s Planning Reform Working Paper on ‘Brownfield Passports’ seeks public input to ‘inform discussions with the sector’
A Government paper is inviting views on further action the government could take through the planning system to support the development of brownfield land in urban areas and its ‘Brownfield Passports’ initiative.
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MHCLG Demolition and retrofit survey launched to inform England’s National Planning Policy: Open to 31/10
image for illustration A new survey from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the future of national planning policy, specifically regarding the demolition, redevelopment, and retrofit of buildings, has been launched.
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Launch of the Scottish Building Standards Hub
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 September saw the official launch of the Scottish Building Standards Hub (SBSH) at Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline.
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AHF: Grant funding for community-led heritage regeneration projects in Northern Ireland
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) grant programme for community-led heritage regeneration projects in Northern Ireland.
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Regulations made to support the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023
The bulk of the new secondary legislation needed to support the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (‘the 2023 Act’) was made on 9 September when Jane Hutt MS, the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip, signed … Continue reading
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Climate Heritage Network launches ‘Imaging Futures’ $1.25Mn Mellon Foundation Grant
The Climate Heritage Network (CHN) has launched ‘Imaging Futures’ Futures Project with a US$ 1,250,000 Mellon Foundation Grant while additional funding from the National Geographic Society, 1772 foundation, and Aliph Foundation brings to $1,500,000 initial funding for the new project.
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RIBA announces shortlist for Reinvention Award 2024… includes Park Hill Phase 2 & Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
image for illustration: IHBC Context RIBA announces shortlist for ‘Reinvention Award 2024: Transformative Designs’ showcases the potential of retrofitting.
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