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- As 90% of ‘Virtual’ Newcastle School feedback is ‘5/5’ or ‘4/5’, IHBC celebrates success in 2026, in learning, partnerships, friends & more, with thanks & congrats to all as Bristol 2027 looms, in June, on ‘Climate Change and Significance’ 23/06/2026
- IHBC launches survey seeking suggestions for improvements from officers and advisers in local government conservation services across the UK 23/06/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 23/06/2026
- IHBC sponsors SAHGB’s ‘Untold Tales: Women Pioneers in British and Irish Architectural History’ with ‘Call for Papers’ to 26 June 23/06/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ CPD Signpost: Local Heritage Listing – Identifying and Conserving Local Heritage, by HE 23/06/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: New research explored at the third National Cathedrals Conference 23/06/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £6.2M+ costed works last week: Council seeks Green Belt Assessment, to 27/07, £180K 23/06/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: Dezeen on the ‘Sagrada Familia in LEGO’! 23/06/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Largest ever replica of a pre-historic building at Stonehenge 23/06/2026
- ‘Simpler, shared system’ for describing skills needs in the UK now launched 23/06/2026
- IHBC features our special ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’ welcome to the new ICOMOS Website 23/06/2026
- IHBC launches survey seeking suggestions for improvements from officers and advisers in local government conservation services across the UK 19/06/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 School welcomes ‘Exhibitor Hub’ for #IHBCNewcastle2026 with thanks to Exhibitors, with reminder that IHBC’s Virtual SCHOOL BOOKING CLOSES 6PM Thursday, 18 June 16/06/2026
- Still time to ‘join online’ – and check out our new-style programme pdf too)! IHBC’s Virtual School, a day on ‘Adaptive Reuse’, 19 June, from just £35+VAT (IHBC & RTPI members) 16/06/2026
- Spotlighting IHBC’s recent Council film, ‘Do Drop-in, before they drop out’ : Our new, must-see interview on pre-Pre App options, and how talking to applicants can help make things better! 16/06/2026
- PASS ON THE NEWS: IHBC-member rates on offer to ALL RTPI members for our 2026 Virtual Day School, 19/06, from Newcastle and from £35+VAT 16/06/2026
- Spotlighting IHBC’s latest (members-only) Council, on local conservation services etc.: Informing a survey to shape Parliamentary advocacy, with IHBC’s Sarah Homer 16/06/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: DB on shaping the future of construction insight with DB Intelligence 16/06/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Mayor announces £1M for ‘iconic’ Moseley Road Baths restoration 16/06/2026
- CIOB urges UK Government to consider social media’s role in careers guidance in ban debate 16/06/2026
- ITFG publishes new guidance on managing competence in organisations across the built environment 16/06/2026
- Exploring the role and impact of small museums in places, by AIM 16/06/2026
- ARB accredits brand new qualifications from two universities 16/06/2026
- HEF publishes 2025-26 Year in Review informatic 16/06/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: World Architecture Festival Director blogs on UK planning and… collaboration 16/06/2026
Daily Archives: 25/03/2015
IHBC 2014 School Context online: The Art of Conservation
The IHBC membership journal ‘Context’ for the 2014 Edinburgh Annual School is now online: The Art of Conservation. The latest issue of the journal of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), Context, to go online is our ‘The Art … Continue reading
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HLF research: 20 Years & 12 Places prove heritage values
New research into HLF funding has revealed some exciting headline statistics which help quantify the value and importance of heritage. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) writes: New research by BritainThinks puts heritage at the heart of improving quality of life … Continue reading
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Stone Show: Join us as IHBC joins EH, etc…. in London’s ExCel
Thanks to support from English Heritage (EH), the IHBC will once again be promoting conservation by and with our members at the Natural Stone Show, on 28-30 April, at ExCel, London, as the event again focuses on its titular topic, … Continue reading
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New websites live for EH and HE
The new websites for English Heritage and Historic England are now live, ahead of their formal launch on 1 April 2015. Visit Historic England’s website Visit English Heritage’s website IHBC newsblogs on heritage reform
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E-planning success in Scotland: £71 million saved
The Scottish Government evaluation of the ePlanning portal which allows online submission of planning applications estimates that the system has resulted in a £71 million saving for businesses and members of the public by reducing ‘red tape’. The Scottish Government … Continue reading
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Wales: Rural Housing Enabler Project Funding
The Welsh Government has announced that funding will continue to be available for housing enabler projects for rural areas, and celebrated the success of the initiatives implemented to date. The Welsh Government writes: Minister with responsibility for housing, Lesley Griffiths, … Continue reading
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NE: Conservation covenants & land management
The Chairman of Natural England (NE) has highlighted the important role of conservation covenants in conserving and enhancing the appearance of the natural environment over generations. Natural England writes: Conservation covenants could allow landowners to protect their environment in perpetuity … Continue reading
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VisitEngland promotes the year of the garden 2016
During 2016 (to coincide with the 300 anniversary of Capability Brown) VisitEngland are to promote a ‘Year of the English Garden’ and are currently inviting event submissions. The Heritage Alliance writes: What to send VisitEngland: Capability’ Brown events – please … Continue reading
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Leeds housing appeal dismissed: loss of local character
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has dismissed an appeal over developer Thornhill Estates’ 400-home development proposed for Farsley in west Yorkshire which Leeds City Council had failed to determine in the prescribed period. Planning Portal writes: The planning inspector who held … Continue reading
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