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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
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Bioregional signs joint statement on climate change and planning in the NPPF
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Bioregional consultancy has joined forces with industry leaders to call for the NPPF to be made fit for purpose to respond to the climate crisis.
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NLHF supports sustainable future for the Victorian Society
The Victorian Society has welcomed support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to shape a sustainable future for the Society.
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FMB: Builders and homeowners to reap benefits from new retrofit scheme
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has entered into a partnership with Digital Buildings that aims to provide streamlined access to carbon credits and quantified social impact from retrofit projects.
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English Heritage calls on public to help find ‘lost’ London plaques
image for illustration English Heritage has called on the public to help find ‘lost’ London plaques with its ‘Have you seen this plaque?’ programme.
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House of Lords Built Environment Committee launches ‘short inquiry’ into the Grey Belt in England, to 21/10
image for illustration: Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament A short inquiry by the House of lords Building Committee will seek to gain a better understanding of what Grey Belt land is, how it can contribute … Continue reading
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PM overhauls England’s apprenticeships to support ‘opportunity’
image: Open Government Licence v3.0 Reforms to apprenticeship system in England have been announced alongside the publication of the first Skills England report highlighting nationwide skills gap.
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European Urban Initiative: Autumn call for Peer Reviews is open to 13/11
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The European Urban Initiative (EUI) call for EUI Peer Reviews opens on 1 October and closes on 13 November.
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Leeds Beckett University sets new global standards to reduce heat loss in housing
image for illustration Leeds Beckett University’s ‘real-world’ research reports it has defined new standards to measure the aggregate heat loss from housing – a crucial lever to meet the challenge of Net Zero.
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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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British Chambers of Commerce: Planning reform must ‘move ahead at pace’
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for swift action by the Government to reform planning in England, to help stimulate business investment and unlock growth.
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Buildings to prove they are net zero carbon: UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard pilot methodology launches – feedback sought
image for illustration The pilot version of the UK’s first cross-industry Standard to robustly prove a building is ‘net zero carbon’ aligned has launched, as architects and the real estate sector are encouraged to start using the pilot version, while … Continue reading
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The National Lottery Heritage Fund awards nearly £5M for conservation ‘expansion’ in Church of England parishes
image for illustration: Peter Badcock The Church of England has been awarded nearly £5 million to fund a ‘much needed’ expansion in work to conserve cultural and historical heritage in parish churches in a grant from The National Lottery Heritage … Continue reading
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AHF reports on Scotland Programmes: ‘Small amounts of money… carefully targeted… grows all this really big scale impact’
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is delighted to share an evaluation report summarising the research findings of RF Associates, that demonstrate the impact of AHF grant and loan programmes in Scotland during the five-year period from April 2019 to March … Continue reading
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Projects to boost UK heritage science and conservation capability
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 On 1 October, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) unveiled 31 projects to grow the UK heritage economy and protect cultural heritage for future generations
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HTN: Grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform support for community heritage
image for illustration Heritage Trust Network (HTN) has been awarded a £1,364,588 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a major development and resilience project to transform the Network’s ability to empower people to rescue and reuse historic buildings … Continue reading
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Business told to pay £76k after breach of rules for redevelopment of Grade II listed Ironbridge pub
Millenium Enterprises Ltd and its director must pay fines and costs of £76,120 after the company failed to comply with the planning conditions intended to protect the architectural and historical significance of the grade II listed Crown Inn at Hodge … Continue reading
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Landscape Institute calls for landscape-led development in response to government consultation on planning reform
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The Landscape Institute is calling for a landscape-led approach to development in response to the government’s open consultation on ‘Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning … Continue reading
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MHCLG: England’s new ‘brownfield passports’ to seize the growth opportunities of urban areas
image for illustration As part of its brownfield first approach to development, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced plans for England, to support and expedite approval of urban sites, such as car parks.
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CIC etc. consultation: Competence framework for sustainability in the built environment , to 16/11
The Climate Change Committee of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) with partners has issues its ‘Consultation Draft Of ‘Competence Frameworks For The Built Environment – Core Criteria for Sustainability Competence – Code Of Practice’, open to consultation to 16 November.
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Improvement Service to host National Planning Improvement Hub for Scotland
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 It has been confirmed that the National Planning Improvement Champion in the Improvement Service (IS) is to host the new National Planning Improvement Hub for Scotland.
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Jack Sargeant MS new Welsh Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
The Welsh Government has outlined the responsibilities of Jack Sargeant MS, the new Welsh Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership .
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PAS Guide to better Sustainability Appraisal promoted by the LGA
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The Local Government Association is promoting the ‘Sustainability Appraisal’ (SA) process from PAS – England’s Planning Advisory Service – as ‘more than just a tick-box exercise – it should be an integral part … Continue reading
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Civic Voice Responds to England’s National Planning Policy Framework Consultation
Civic Voice has responded to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation, highlighting the need for stronger community involvement and housing affordability measures.
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AHF Publishes ‘2023/24 Impact Report’
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) has published its fourth annual Impact Report.
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First Programme announced for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
The first events in the programme for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture have been announced.
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