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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Daily Archives: 14/11/2014
IHBC’s NI Branch Committee elected following Belfast AGM
The Northern Ireland (NI) Branch of the IHBC has elected its new committee, including Andrew McCLelland as Chair and Jill Kerry as Branch representative and IHBC trustee, at its 2014 AGM, held as part of a programme at Clifton House … Continue reading
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Heritage Counts says ‘Heritage makes you happy’ as IHBC says ‘Money Counts’ too: Tax relief & COs please!
The new Heritage Counts survey from English Heritage (EH), concentrating on the effects of heritage on wellbeing – which makes it official that ‘heritage makes you happy’ – has been welcomed by the IHBC, with the institute also pointing out … Continue reading
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Labour’s Lyons Housing Review available
The independent report into housing needs commissioned by the Labour Party (undertaken by Sir Michael Lyons) is now available, and it makes a series of wide ranging recommendations on powers for planning and the provision of new towns. ‘Your Britain’ … Continue reading
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Consultation on further changes in Welsh planning
A consultation has been issued by the Welsh Government which seeks changes to the manner with which proposals are dealt with by Welsh ministers, with a closing date of 31 January. The Welsh Government writes: This document proposes to: introduce … Continue reading
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Pickles refuses removing block on Park barn conversions
The communities secretary has refused a request from two councils, North Yorkshire County Council and Richmondshire District Council, to block an order made by Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) that seeks to remove new permitted development rights allowing certain … Continue reading
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Scotland’s first Rural Parliament
The first meeting of Scotland’s rural Parliament was held in Oban last week, and closed with a resolution to create a more empowered and connected rural Scotland, with ideas for bringing power to local communities. Scottish Rural Action writes: Scotland’s … Continue reading
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Upgrading of listing of war memorials for Armistice Day
Six English war memorials have had their listing upgraded, in a review by English Heritage (EH) prior to Armistice Day. English Heritage writes: Ed Vaizey Minister for Heritage, has upgraded the listed status of six of England’s most iconic war … Continue reading
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Conservation & heritage craft apprenticeship opportunities
Fantastic opportunities for anyone aged over 16 interested in a heritage crafts career are available, through a scheme run by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and Allied Livery Companies, which is now seeking applications for support for apprenticeships in … Continue reading
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Construction news: Skillbuild at the NEC & a wages study
Construction apprentices from throughout the UK are taking part in a national showcase and competition of skill this week at ‘Skillbuild’, representing their colleges and employers, and at the same time a new study has revealed news of wages increases … Continue reading
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Women in architecture – help sought with survey
Architects’ Journal (AJ) are seeking help from all those who work or study architecture in their fourth annual survey, which closes at the end of November. Architects Journal (AJ) writes: The AJ is asking architects, technologists, clients and students to … Continue reading
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Entry call: Are you a successful heritage business?
IHBC members and heritage consultancies may be interested in a new competition launched by the HM Government ‘Business is Great Britain’ which seeks to celebrate good news in successful business; so consider entering your own business to share the messages … Continue reading
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