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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: 30/07/2014
IHBC Members’ Survey – Final Reminder!
One day to go until the close of the Members’ Survey but there’s still time to have your say in the IHBC’s forward planning priorities and future governance. CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY Survey closes on 31 July. Report on … Continue reading
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Dame Jenny Abramsky: ‘Heritage isn’t just about stately homes’
Dame Jenny Abramsky, 67, is stepping down after six years as chair of the Lottery Fund and in an interview with the Telegraph says that “heritage is so much more than beautiful buildings.” The Telegraph writes: The headquarters of the Heritage … Continue reading
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Town Centres are adapting to consumers’ needs
British high streets’ study shows how town centres have risen to the challenge of online shopping and out-of-town retailers. UK Gov writes: Researchers at the University of Southampton reveal how ‘fundamental’ changes to Britain’s ‘convenience culture’ are transforming the way … Continue reading
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Your Chance to Make History!
English Heritage is asking the public to help with an on-line archive of aerial photographs (Britain from Above) showing the impact of the First World War on British soil. English Heritage writes: Temporary First World War buildings in St James’s … Continue reading
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Time travel top choice is the building of Stonehenge
English Heritage has announced details of a survey which it undertook to discover which historical events Britain would most like to witness, with the construction of Stonehenge being the most popular choice, and 68% of respondants wishing to learn more … Continue reading
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Culture Secretary visits GSA and looks forward to its restoration
Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, visits the Glasgow School of Art to see how £5 million of UK Government funding will help in its restoration. DCMS writes: The fire at the school on 23 May … Continue reading
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Regeneration for London’s historic Royal Docks a step closer
Silvertown Quays regeneration to form part of the development of the Royal Docks into a ‘vibrant destination‘. Royal Docks website writes: Plans have been submitted for the £3.5bn transformation of Silvertown Quays into a new piece of London, creating an … Continue reading
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NI project to examine heritage from pre-history – 20th century gets HLF funding
The local project, led by the Annaclone Historical Society, will map the history and major stories of Annaclone over thousands of years HLF writes: A local heritage project will map the history and major stories of Annaclone over thousands of … Continue reading
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