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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
Daily Archives: 25/07/2014
GASA 2014 – Final Reminder!
Your last chance to enter this year’s student award with a closing date of Thursday 31st July 2014 fast approaching! You could win a £500 cash prize plus free places at the IHBC’s Annual School, valued at around £500, are also offered … Continue reading
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Wind Turbine Proposal rejected due to effects on battlefield heritage
A recent inspectors decision regarding the refusal of the siting of two wind turbines near Flodden Battlefield and Flodden Monument in Northumberland (within an area of landscape value) has been upheld by the Secretary of State. The decision notice states … Continue reading
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CPRE looks to the public to identify brownfield land
A new digital campaign has been launched by CPRE, calling on the public to identify and share the location of brownfield sites which may be suitable for housing. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) writes: Countryside campaigners are calling … Continue reading
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First application under planning performance measures decided
The first application to be decided under planning performance measures was refused this week, relating to a proposed housing site in Leicestershire. Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows applications for planning permission and reserved matters … Continue reading
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NHMF Annual report
The 2013 annual report of the National Heritage Memorial Fund has been released this week, and offers highlights of projects supported by NHMF. Chair, Dame Jenny Abramsky, writes in the foreword to the report, ‘When it comes to national heritage … Continue reading
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£23 billion Affordable Homes Programme Boost
DCMS and HCA announced details of the affordable homes programme this week, with 165,000 affordable homes planned from 2015. DCMS and HCA write: The government’s Affordable Homes Programme will change the way homes are built in Britain, Chief Secretary to … Continue reading
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Towards an integrated European approach to Cultural Heritage
A new report has been issued this week by the European Commission, calling for an integrated European approach to Cultural Heritage using the funding programmes available and making increased use of digital technology. The European Commission writes: Cultural heritage organisations … Continue reading
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War memorials: Listing statuses upgraded and new nomination proposals sought
EH has announced that five London war memorials have been upgraded in their listing status, and is seeking nominations from the public for listing of memorials England wide. English Heritage writes: On the day that Helen Grant MP, Minister for … Continue reading
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Bath opens stone quarry heritage centre
The final stages of a £150 million project to stabilize underground workings in Bath and provide new housing and a heritage centre have been concluded this week. The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) writes: City leaders joined supporters and people … Continue reading
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Grade II* Listed Chichester Festival Theatre reopens after £22 million redevelopment programme
The major redevelopment and repair project to the Grade II* listed Chichester Festival Theatre has concluded this month, with new energy efficient power systems installed and improvements to the facilities under the RENEW project programme. Chichester Festival Theatre writes: Chichester … Continue reading
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North East England exploring intergenerational multicultural heritage awarded funding
A new project exploring multicultural heritage and the diversity of communities in North East England has been awarded funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Heritage Lottery Fund writes: The BAM! Sistahood! Project is an intergenerational project that will focus … Continue reading
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