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- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ spans disciplines, levels & sectors as interdisciplinary conservation practice standards deliver public benefit 19/12/2025
- Lodge your IHBC proxy vote (accredited members only) ASAP & book your online place (members only) for IHBC’s 2026 AGM, 7 January 2026, featuring HE’s co-CEO, from 5.30pm, with 6.00pm AGM 19/12/2025
- IHBC’s new Context, No185, ‘lifts the lid on roofing’, from craft to carbon, with essential, accessible CPD for Conservation Professionals & colleagues 19/12/2025
- IHBC’s Research Signpost from HE & EH: ‘Pathways Into Heritage Construction: A Strategic View/Models and Case Studies’ 19/12/2025
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £101K+ of weekly works: Trust seeks fire engineer for GII* project to 15/01 19/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (riverside) doorstep’: Historic rail bridge collapses into River Spey 19/12/2025
- UK Government urged to step up maintenance to safeguard ageing infrastructure: Royal Academy of Engineering 19/12/2025
- Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law 19/12/2025
- England’s NPPF update: New consultation on proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system, to 10/03 19/12/2025
- AHRC PhD studentships on ‘barriers to creating healthier places’ 19/12/2025
- £2.9m heritage investment for Waterfront regeneration 19/12/2025
- Trowel and Error: A Public User Needs Survey for Archaeology 19/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2026, entries open to 16/01/2026 19/12/2025
- IHBC welcome SAHGB’s new Colvin Special Award 2025, celebrating editors of The Pevsner Architectural Guides 16/12/2025
- IHBC issues formal notice for 2026 AGM, online on 7 January 2026, from 5.30pm (with special presentation!) for 6pm start 16/12/2025
- IHBC updates on ‘5 Commitments to Help Heritage Skills in Conservation’: Check out our web hub, with video & feedback, and help reduce damage to both health and heritage 16/12/2025
- IHBC warmly welcomes PCO approval to Petition for Charter 16/12/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ Signpost: How to get started in sharing knowledge and expertise on Designing Buildings 16/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hotspur Press will rise from the ashes as developers issue promise for fire-ravaged mill 16/12/2025
- Videogame to help protect Nottingham Cathedral and other heritage buildings: ‘Pugin’s Revival’ despite ‘structural ‘monsters’’ 16/12/2025
- UK Heritage Pulse Spotlight: Operational use of Artificial Intelligence 16/12/2025
- Public appointment: Members appointed to Historic Environment Scotland 16/12/2025
- HHBT to continue its work in the Highlands as part of SHBT 16/12/2025
- RIBA responds to Environmental Audit Committee report on sustainable housing growth 16/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’– WMF & EH receive grant for next phase of Coastal Connections Programme 16/12/2025
Daily Archives: 04/04/2014
IHBC member survey: 273 respondees, 1 award and infinite possibilities
The IHBC’s Council, through IHBC President Trefor Thorpe, has thanked the many members who contributed to the recent ‘member and user’ survey, highlighting the positive messages it carries as well as the nature of the work to be done by … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes Farrell Review for place of conservation skills in ‘PLACE’, and says ‘We’re here to help!’
The IHBC has warmly welcomed the publication of the Farrell Review report, ‘Our future in place’, especially for the fundamental role it offers conservation, and conservation skills, in its key recommendation for ‘PLACE’ reviews, with ‘the acronym PLACE, based on … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes new Apprenticeship Commission at CITB
The IHBC has welcomed the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) announcement of the setting up of a new apprenticeship commission to help deliver a new strategy for construction apprentices, attempting to address issues of the age profile in construction and … Continue reading
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Labour pledges to put locals at the heart of housing planning
Shadow local government secretary Hilary Benn has suggested that local residents could be given ‘first call’ on purchasing new homes in developments in their areas as part of emerging Labour proposals to encourage communities to accept housing growth The guardian … Continue reading
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Letter to Chief Planning Officers in England
A letter to Chief Planning officers in England highlights recent issues including the budget announcements affecting planning, planning statistics and planning guidance review including changes to listed building consent and village green designations. With regard to the recent Budget the … Continue reading
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New report on reinventing the high street
A new report issued by Deloitte highlights high street town centre activities in the UK and points towards the relative resilience of the high street in re-occupying vacant shop units. The executive summary presents a variety of issues as of … Continue reading
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Historic Scotland awards £1.9m for historic building repairs
Six landmark buildings from all corners of Scotland have been awarded a share of £1.9 million of funding by Historic Scotland. Historic Scotland writes: A derelict Peterhead warehouse being brought back into use for social housing and an iconic Glasgow … Continue reading
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First ever Marine Plans launched in England
The first marine plans have been launched in England, guiding sustainable development in coastal regions, with East Inshore and East Offshore covering a wide area of Eastern England coast. The Marine Management Organisation writes: England’s first ever plans for the … Continue reading
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Heritage graffiti project inspires young offenders
CADW is implementing a new project which aims to help young people learn about heritage through archaeological objects, working with young prisoners to create graffiti murals reflecting the history of Wales. CADW writes Cadw is leading a Heritage Grafitti Project … Continue reading
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Big Society award for pub diversification: ‘Pub Is The Hub’
A scheme which helps pubs diversify to provide services which local communities require has won the Prime Minister’s Big Society award. DCLG writes: Pub Is The Hub a ground breaking organisation that supports country pubs to provide community services such … Continue reading
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Closure of Hadrian’s Wall Trust announced
Loss of finance due to changes in the funding framework has been highlighted as the reason for the announcement of the closure of the Hadrian’s Wall Trust within six months. Statement from Hadrians Wall Trust Trustees Culture 24 article on … Continue reading
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Launch of Cultural Programme for Commemoration of WW1
The UK wide programme of cultural projects marking the centenary of World War One (WW1) was formally launched this week, with a call for people throughout the UK to get involved. DCMS writes: In a speech this morning on board … Continue reading
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Former Selfridges Hotel in London converted into a temporary skatepark
The Orchard Street hotel has been temporarily transformed into the UK’s largest skatepark, with the design taking inspiration from items from the iconic Selfridges history and London landmarks. It is open to the public until 19 April. Selfridges news releases … Continue reading
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Museum Week roundup: historic museum architecture insights
Over the week from 24–30 March, museums throughout the world celebrated Museums Week, posting content on social networking sites relating to their collections, architecture and behind the scenes work and encouraging members of the public, conservators and curators to interact … Continue reading
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