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- Top marks for IHBC’s latest Council as LA Conservation service talks, papers & film get 10/10 from nearly 20% of 120+ delegates, shaping the survey in our new parliamentary push 10/04/2026
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- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Cross UK on ‘Fire in historic buildings: reflections following the Glasgow Union Street fire’ 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Design’ CPD Signpost: MHCLG seeks input from LAs & applicants for evidence base on impact of Design Codes 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (council) doorstep’: Birmingham City Council issues late update on Black Sabbath pub – the full story so far 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (former) doorstep’: Grade II Mill in Leek, Staffordshire demolished after being destroyed by fire 10/04/2026
- CPRE: Fixes for England land use crisis ‘already exist but… fragmented and…neglected’ argues report 10/04/2026
- Historic Houses report highlights ongoing challenges for ‘A Fragile Inheritance…’ 10/04/2026
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- New Towns programme needs a compelling national vision, says new Lords’ report 10/04/2026
- Submission for the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA)2026 now open, till 30/04 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Unprecedented coalition sues for Federal Review of President Trump’s Kennedy Center Plans 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s new format ‘CPD Circular’ : Colour coded for quicker access to CPD -from Branches (EM on Master Planning), partnerships to networks & more – including members-only Virtual Council, 08/04 07/04/2026
- Final details on IHBC’s members-only Virtual Council now out… on ‘Conservation Officers & Services’: Book now for 8 April, 4.30pm 07/04/2026
- IHBC’s Research for Practice Digest No.7 now out: ‘Connecting conservation research and professional practice’ 07/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: CIAT via DB – Beyond the render… embedding AI tools into architectural education… 07/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: HE on ‘New measures to protect Historic Shipwrecks from heritage crime’ 07/04/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: DB on winners in IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award 07/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Rare Scottish chain-bar suspension bridge secures £1/4Mn support for heritage restoration 07/04/2026
- Defra on England’s first Land Use Framework ‘plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land’ 07/04/2026
- RIBA on Single Construction Regulator: ‘..new system must raise the standard’ so needs ‘a competence?led approach’ 07/04/2026
- SPAB: Emerging Building Craftsperson of the Year Award… to 21 August 07/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: What impact does a heritage designation have on (Canadian) home insurance? 07/04/2026
- Latest on IHBC’s members-only Virtual Council now out… on ‘Conservation Officers & Services’: Book now for 8 April, 4.30pm 03/04/2026
Daily Archives: 02/08/2013
IHBC’s conservation conversations go global: See our Home Page
The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the UK’s professional body for built and historic environment conservation, has kick-started its ‘global conservation’ news service by offering to post links and headlines to conservation-related news features from across the world. IHBC … Continue reading
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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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