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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: 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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