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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: 06/02/2015
IHBC welcomes Duncan Wilson OBE as Historic England CE
The IHBC has offered its greetings to the first Chief Executive (CE) of Historic England Duncan Wilson OBE. IHBC Chair Mike Brown said: ‘We are delighted to see that a person with such an established reputation in the heritage sector … Continue reading
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IHBC greets DCLG support for amenity society notifications
The IHBC has warmly welcomed the news that the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), in its recently published response to the August 2014 consultation on planning application process changes, has held back on proposed changes that would have … Continue reading
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NI planning milestone: Local conservation officers on the way!
The statutory powers that transfer new planning functions to district councils in Northern Ireland (NI) – and with these, local conservation officers and planning services – were passed on 28 January. DoENI writes: Commencement No 2 Order under the Planning … Continue reading
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RTPI launches ‘general election online’ resource
With less than 100 days to go until the general election, The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched an online general election resource to provide information about manifesto policies affecting planning, the timeline for the general election and links … Continue reading
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Survey: Help assess attitudes to sexuality in construction
The trade publications Construction News, Architects’ Journal and New Civil Engineer are working together with Stonewall to launch a new survey which aims to assess and capture attitudes to sexuality within the construction sector. The survey is anonymous, and the … Continue reading
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War memorial conservation partnership: Civic Voice, EH etc.
A new joint project by English Heritage, Civic Voice, the Imperial War Museums and War Memorials Trust has been launched this week, aimed at helping people find out more about the care and conservation of war memorials and giving access … Continue reading
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Have your say: LG reforms in Wales
The Welsh Government are seeking views on local government reforms, and launched a consultation this week on the ‘Reforming Local Government’ White Paper, with the deadline for responses of 28 April. The Welsh Government writes During a visit to the … Continue reading
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CLG Committee calls for clarity & more community rights
The CLG Commons Select Committee has called for changes to community powers, with more time for local people to acquire potential assets of community value, greater clarity over the ‘right to reclaim land’ powers and the integration of ‘right to … Continue reading
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Custom build your own home in Cornwall
The new ‘self build’ plots issued under Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) custom build regulations have been approved by planning, providing new affordable housing in Cornwall. The HCA writes: People can soon design their dream home at one of England’s … Continue reading
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Have your say: THA’s HE consultation event
The Heritage Alliance (THA) is holding an event to discuss the changes to Historic England and ways in which more people can become involved in caring for heritage, to be held on 11 March in London, but please note that … Continue reading
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Scots: 9 in 10 say historic buildings should be looked after
The results of a Scottish household survey on attendance and participation in cultural activities reveal a positive attitude towards the importance of historic buildings and cultural assets The Scottish Government writes: A new survey shows nine in ten Scots agree … Continue reading
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Theatres Trust Small Grants announced for across UK
The most recent awards under the Theatres Trust Small Grants Scheme have been announced, with repair, restoration, access and improvement works being funded across the UK, including those to a grade II listed venue in Halifax and a category B … Continue reading
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‘Diverse Doors Open Day’: Bristol 22 Feb
Members in the south west region and visitors to Bristol may be interested in a unique event being organised on 22 February: a ‘diverse doors open day’ where every faith in the city is offering architectural, cultural and spiritual tours … Continue reading
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