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- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ spans disciplines, levels & sectors as interdisciplinary conservation practice standards deliver public benefit 19/12/2025
- Lodge your IHBC proxy vote (accredited members only) ASAP & book your online place (members only) for IHBC’s 2026 AGM, 7 January 2026, featuring HE’s co-CEO, from 5.30pm, with 6.00pm AGM 19/12/2025
- IHBC’s new Context, No185, ‘lifts the lid on roofing’, from craft to carbon, with essential, accessible CPD for Conservation Professionals & colleagues 19/12/2025
- IHBC’s Research Signpost from HE & EH: ‘Pathways Into Heritage Construction: A Strategic View/Models and Case Studies’ 19/12/2025
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £101K+ of weekly works: Trust seeks fire engineer for GII* project to 15/01 19/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (riverside) doorstep’: Historic rail bridge collapses into River Spey 19/12/2025
- UK Government urged to step up maintenance to safeguard ageing infrastructure: Royal Academy of Engineering 19/12/2025
- Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law 19/12/2025
- England’s NPPF update: New consultation on proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system, to 10/03 19/12/2025
- AHRC PhD studentships on ‘barriers to creating healthier places’ 19/12/2025
- £2.9m heritage investment for Waterfront regeneration 19/12/2025
- Trowel and Error: A Public User Needs Survey for Archaeology 19/12/2025
- 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
- IHBC welcome SAHGB’s new Colvin Special Award 2025, celebrating editors of The Pevsner Architectural Guides 16/12/2025
- 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
- IHBC warmly welcomes PCO approval to Petition for Charter 16/12/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ Signpost: How to get started in sharing knowledge and expertise on Designing Buildings 16/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hotspur Press will rise from the ashes as developers issue promise for fire-ravaged mill 16/12/2025
- Videogame to help protect Nottingham Cathedral and other heritage buildings: ‘Pugin’s Revival’ despite ‘structural ‘monsters’’ 16/12/2025
- UK Heritage Pulse Spotlight: Operational use of Artificial Intelligence 16/12/2025
- Public appointment: Members appointed to Historic Environment Scotland 16/12/2025
- 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
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’– WMF & EH receive grant for next phase of Coastal Connections Programme 16/12/2025
Daily Archives: 10/12/2014
Senior consultant sought for IHBC: @£10,000 for 50 days
The IHBC is seeking immediate senior-level support from a consultant to help our National Office with a range of management and service areas – including Human Resources; Online publishing (including research), Corporate planning, and Project development, management and delivery – … Continue reading
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IHBC Chair expands on TCPA’s PD ‘Heart of Darkness’
As the Hugh Ellis of the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has argued that the new residential Permitted Development (PD) rights in England represent the ‘heart of darkness’ in its planning system, IHBC Chair Mike Brown notes that the … Continue reading
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Lower threshold for S106 introduced by DCLG
Minister of State for Housing and Planning Brandon Lewis has announced changes to developer contributions following the recent consultation, including the power for Local Authorities to implement a lower threshold in National Parks. The DCLG writes: For designated rural areas … Continue reading
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Cuts creating ‘bleak future’ for Wales’ historic buildings!
Wales Online has published an article from Mark Baker (member of the National Trust Wales Advisory Board) that criticises the effects of austerity measures implemented by the UK Government on Welsh Councils dealing with the conservation of historic buildings, as … Continue reading
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Scotland’s regeneration SURF Awards 2014 showcase
The winners of the 2014 SURF Scotland’s independent regeneration network awards have been announced, alongside the launch of a publication showcasing the winners and nominees that gives examples of best practice in regeneration. SURF (Scotland’s independent regeneration network) writes: Each … Continue reading
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Construction skills shortage in in London & SE
A new report on Skills in London and the South East says the areas is facing a major skills crisis as 20% more are workers required to meet the pipeline of around £96 billion of construction projects in 2014-17. The … Continue reading
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‘Cultural Heritage Counts for Europe’ update
‘Cultural Heritage Counts for Europe’ (CHCFE) is a two-year project funded by the EU Culture Programme (2007-2013) that aims to raise greater awareness on the multiple benefits of cultural heritage and present policy recommendations for tapping into heritage’s full potential. … Continue reading
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BEFS report on Community Empowerment Bill
BEFS have published a blog post on their website about the recent Cross Party Group on Architecture & the Built Environment group meeting, summarizing the key points and debates from the CEB. BEFS notes summarise the key points from presenters: … Continue reading
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Wigan revamp: £60m returns street pattern
The Galleries shopping centre in Wigan will be redeveloped after Wigan Council approved a £60m privately funded scheme to modernise the facility and re-establish the town’s old street pattern, moving Wigan Market back to its original location on Market Street. … Continue reading
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£14M from SG RCGF includes heritage and regeneration
The Scottish Government (SG) has announced details of a £14 million boost for regeneration under capital grant funds, including £350,000 to the Uist Heritage Regeneration Programme and £1.8 million for a category B listed building The Scottish Government writes: A … Continue reading
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Grotesques re-invented at St. George’s
The College of St George has been working in partnership with the City and Guilds of London Art School in establishing an imaginative carving programme which is producing exciting new grotesque sculptures for St George’s Chapel at Windsor. The replacement … Continue reading
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Edinburgh Castle crowned the UK’s best heritage attraction
Edinburgh Castle has been named the UK’s Best Heritage Attraction for a record fourth year running at the 2014 British Travel Awards (BTAs). Historic Scotland writes: This year’s prestigious BTAs – the largest consumer voted awards in the UK – … Continue reading
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EH: Sustainable growth in historic & cathedral towns
English Heritage (EH) has published a news report that outlines trends in policy and practice in historic towns and cities, as well as major developments anticipated in 50 settlements. EH writes: The Sustainable Growth of Cathedral Cities and Historic Towns … Continue reading
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Scottish Ten Documentary
A documentary exploring the work of the Scottish Ten 3D digital scanning project has been released online. Mike Brooks writes: Mike Brooks, Historic Scotland’s photographer, followed the Scottish Ten team from Historic Scotland, the Digital Design Studio at The Glasgow … Continue reading
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