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- 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. 13/02/2026
- IHBC welcomes National Apprenticeship Week: to 15/02 13/02/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 13/02/2026
- Booking opens for IHBC’s 2026 School, #IHBCNewcastle2026, June 18-20 (Full School only): Accessible, Certified CPD on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ – From £35+VAT (Online Day School), free pre-conference webinars and more… 13/02/2026
- 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! 13/02/2026
- IHBC ‘Management’ Signpost: Managing Surplus Government Property, guidance from the Government 13/02/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £64K of weekly works: UK heritage body seeks Chief Exec, to 28/02 13/02/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the ‘super-rich’ doorstep’: Britain’s building standards so bad that even super-rich face housing misery… 13/02/2026
- Southbank now listed: The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery and associated terraced walkways and stairs 13/02/2026
- Iconic canals to be better protected with £6.5 million investment- Funding to support repair, maintenance & long-term projects 13/02/2026
- 2026 SPAB Fellows and Scholars announced 13/02/2026
- New £11.5Mn fund to help England’s charities and councils support local communities 13/02/2026
- NLHF & HE survey on ‘Historic Gardens: Supporting Adaptation to a Changing Climate’ 13/02/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Federal judge ‘sceptical’ of Trump’s authority over White House ballroom 13/02/2026
- Check out IHBC’s next new-style ‘CPD Circular’ & feedback: ‘At-a-glance colour coding’, simpler format, Awards, Director’s CPD Spotlights, & more 10/02/2026
- Booking opens for IHBC’s 2026 School, #IHBCNewcastle2026, June 18-20 (Full School only): Accessible, Certified CPD on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ – From £35+VAT (Online Day School), free pre-conference webinars and more… 10/02/2026
- 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! 10/02/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 10/02/2026
- IHBC ‘Management’ Signpost: Turley on ‘Grey Belt – What have we learned’ 10/02/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ Signpost: New air source heat pump case studies from Historic England 10/02/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: DB on COTAC’s Insight 4 – ‘Understanding and Appreciating the Region of East Anglia’ 10/02/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Inclusive Farm Scotland welcomes first students to 22-acre working farm on Royal Deeside 10/02/2026
- Georgian Group launches High Court challenge over Clandon Park decision 10/02/2026
- First ever UK Town of Culture competition to restore pride in communities – to 31/03 10/02/2026
- RICS Scotland Manifesto 2026 – Surveying Scotland: ‘ambitions… not be achievable without urgent action on skills & workforce’ 10/02/2026
Monthly Archives: August 2013
IHBC CPD in the SE: Knowing Knole (1st hand!)
The next IHBC South East (SE) Branch Day School will explore ‘Conservation Philosophy and its application at Knole House’ by offering insights into the conservation work on the structure, fabric, contents and furnishings at Knole House, and will take place … Continue reading
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IHBC: More members with benefits – Milling round the SPAB
The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the UK’s professional body for built and historic environment conservation specialists, is delighted to add its support for the SPAB’s Mills Section one-day course on ‘Owning a Mill’, a special opportunity for relevant … Continue reading
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IHBC Annual Student Award submissions 2007-2012: now online!
The IHBC has just launched an online searchable database listing submissions to the institute’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award (GASA), adding another valuable online resource for anyone interested in places, how they evolve and how we manage and change … Continue reading
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Planning Portal: bids for investment invited
Expressions of interest have been invited for investment in a leading planning information website that currently offers an important public service: the ‘Planning Portal’, with options ‘flexible’. The government says it is ‘flexible about the future model and welcomes proposals … Continue reading
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Scotland’s National Conservation Centre wins £3.5m HLF grant
Historic Scotland today announced that they have received initial backing for a £3.5 million bid from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to create a new National Conservation Centre (NCC) in Stirling, a sum is part of a £6.5 million funding … Continue reading
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New planning minister for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s new Environment Minister is the Social Democrat and Labour Party’s Mark Durkan, replacing Alex Attwood. He is a nephew of Westminster MP Mark Durkan and was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2011. Search Planning Portal: LINK
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Guide to EU rules on land and development deals
A new guide has been published to help navigate EU procurement rules governing land and development deals. Compiled by the British Property Federation’s procurement group in conjunction with the Local Government Association and Local Partnerships, the guide looks at when … Continue reading
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Heritage Science Forum launches at the House of Lords
On June 24 the National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) held its first AGM and launch event at the House of Lords, hosted by The Baroness Sharp of Guildford. The NHSF writes: The event was attended by representatives from member institutions … Continue reading
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Mobile phone mast move in England
The Government has set out the results of its consultation on moves to streamline and change the development control regime for mobile telecommunications. The proposed changes involve maximising the use of existing structures and buildings to minimise the need for … Continue reading
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New Green deal Codes and guidance
A new code of practice for Green Deal providers etc has been launched by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). DECC writes: This code of practice is issued by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change … Continue reading
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THA: ‘Giving to heritage’ project makes it work for you!
The Heritage Alliance (THA), the largest coalition of heritage interests in England, is currently developing a £500,000 HLF-funded fundraising programme for the independent heritage sector: Giving to Heritage and is asking people to contribute to its survey which closes on … Continue reading
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Abraham Thomas moves over from the V&A to the Soane Museum.
New director for Sir John Soane’s Museum The Trustees of Sir John Soane’s Museum write: The Trustees of Sir John Soane’s Museum are pleased to announce the appointment of Abraham Thomas as the next Director of the Museum. He will … Continue reading
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Consultation on property owners in the high street ‘mix’ via BIDs
A consultation on ‘Property owners and business improvement districts’ has been launched in England with a closing date of 17 September. DCLG writes: Currently, property owners can make voluntary contributions towards a ratepayer business improvement district and some do. However, … Continue reading
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Old Trafford listed as Localism Act community asset
The home of Premier League champions Manchester United has been listed as an asset of community value (ACV) under the Localism Act. MUST Blog: LINK Search Planning Resource: LINK
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