-
Search the archive
-
IHBC’S NewsBlogs usually only summarise third party reports. Links to other sites may not be active so you may need to contact the host site for the original text.
Unless made explicit, IHBC NewsBlogs are not IHBC endorsements.
Categories
Monthly archive
Links
-
Recent posts
- 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
Daily Archives: 16/07/2014
BS 7913: IHBC-branded, laminated AND cheaper than the BSI
IHBC members avail of a unique opportunity to purchase their own IHBC-branded laminated copy of the new conservation British Standard (BS) 7913, ‘Guide to the conservation of Historic Buildings’, which is on offer 20% off, and contains a dedicated IHBC … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on BS 7913: IHBC-branded, laminated AND cheaper than the BSI
Post-Ironbridge: IHBC ‘recognises’ new Birmingham course
The new home for the IHBC-recognised conservation course previously at Ironbridge is Birmingham City University, while the course retains its full recognition by the Institute as it beds into its new home. IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly said: ‘Critical to the … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on Post-Ironbridge: IHBC ‘recognises’ new Birmingham course
IHBC’s ‘digital’ Summer School – Orkney highlights
The final instalment of the IHBC’s 2014 Edinburgh School ‘Storify’ this week highlights the School’s ‘Orkney Opportunity’, a unique and no-fee coda to the programme that was offered to School delegates by Orkney Island Council as part of its generous … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s ‘digital’ Summer School – Orkney highlights
PINS Annual Report: Outsourcing versus Streamlining
The latest annual report for the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) reveals that outsourcing for projects in England was considered as an option, although rejected in favour of internal streamlining. PINS writes: ‘During 2013, the Inspectorate held initial fact finding meetings with … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on PINS Annual Report: Outsourcing versus Streamlining
Appeals success rate rises
There has been an increase in the success rate for planning appeals since the introduction of the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) two years ago with a particularly significant improvement for residential appeals determined after public inquiries, according to … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Appeals success rate rises
RTPI Awards for Excellence: Silver Jubilee Cup to Govan
The Silver Jubilee Cup has been awarded to the Central Govan Action Plan at the RTPI Awards for Excellence, and the winners of all twelve awards for project schemes as well as individual and team excellence took place in London … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on RTPI Awards for Excellence: Silver Jubilee Cup to Govan
Government not to defend turbine near ‘Northumbrian Stonehenge’
The Government has decided not to defend a High Court challenge to a planning inspector’s decision to allow on appeal a single wind turbine close to the Duddo stone circle, known as Northumberland’s answer to Stonehenge. Energy company 3R Energy … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Government not to defend turbine near ‘Northumbrian Stonehenge’
RIBA Annie Spink architectural education award open
The RIBA are inviting entries for the biennial Annie Spink Award for architectural education, with a deadline of 5pm on 11 September 2014. RIBA writes: The biennial award is open to individuals or groups, teaching in a school anywhere in … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on RIBA Annie Spink architectural education award open
Cathedral awards: WW1 Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund
The first awards from the Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund (which was introduced in an announcement in the last budget) have now been awarded. DCMS writes: Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announced today, that cathedrals across England will receive almost £5million for … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Cathedral awards: WW1 Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund