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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: 22/10/2014
IHBC welcomes more EH ‘myth-busting’ guidance on windows
The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) has welcomed new guidance by English Heritage (EH) on traditional windows, in particular for its authoritative conclusions on their thermal properties. Mike Brown, IHBC Chair said: ‘This is a very welcome and thorough … Continue reading
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DCLG’s new policies for the siting of waste facilities
New policy has been issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) regarding the siting of waste and recycling facilities, leading to a ‘brownfield first’ preference. DCLG writes: The Communities Secretary today (16 October 2014) strengthened the policy … Continue reading
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Vic Soc announces top 10 most endangered buildings
The Victorian Society (Vic Soc) has published its survey of the most Endangered Victorian and Edwardian Buildings in England and Wales, highlighting the continuing plight of architecturally important buildings throughout the country despite signs of economic recovery, while also calling … Continue reading
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Blaby District Council no longer under special measures
After improvements which have been made to planning services at Blaby District Council, the former ‘special measures’ designation now no longer applies. Blaby District Council writes: Blaby District Council has been released from a Government ‘special measures’ designation following huge … Continue reading
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DoENI relocation: Ebrington, redeveloped & refurbished
The new regional headquarters for the Department of the Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI) have now been established at a refurbished site at Ebrington. The (DoENI) writes: The Minister, along with DOE Planning Chief Fiona McCandless, has now relocated to Ebrington. … Continue reading
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Welsh town centre regeneration funding allocation news
The Welsh Government has announced its allocation of funding for works to Merthyr Tydfil and clarified the importance of funding available through the Vibrant and Viable Places scheme. The Welsh Government writes: Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty, Lesley Griffiths, … Continue reading
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RTPI publish strategic planning proposals for England
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) recently produced a policy note entitled ‘Strategic Planning: Beyond “Cooperation”’ dealing with ideas on cross-Authority working in England and suggestions for the roles and methods of Local Authorities, Central Government and Local Enterprise Partnerships … Continue reading
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Green Flag Park award winner revealed
The winner of the public vote of the annual Green Flag park award has been crowned twice winner with a record number of votes: Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, London. The Green Flag Scheme writes: Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, … Continue reading
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