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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: 07/08/2015
New IHBC Context out – Northern Ireland
The latest issue of the IHBC’s journal Context has been circulated to members, and with so much change underway to its buildings, institutions and philosophies Context finds it opportune to look at Northern Ireland. Fiona Newton writes: Andrew McClelland guest … Continue reading
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IHBC at COTAC conference – Connecting Conservation
The IHBC is among those represented at the upcoming COTAC ‘Connecting Conservation’ conference in London on 12 November, and an early bird rate discount is offered on bookings made before 1 October. The conference covers three main areas: Capacity building … Continue reading
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Reminder: IHBC Wales Branch Conference – Wed 2nd Sept
There are still places available for both the morning conference on ‘energy efficiency and sustainability’ and the free membership application support seminar in the afternoon. Join us on the morning of Wednesday 2nd September at the Wrexham County Borough Museum … Continue reading
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HE on CoI for Tower Hamlets housing
Historic England have issued a press release regarding a certificate of immunity from listing (CoI) for Robin Hood Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, expressing the view that it ‘does not equal the architectural achievement of other 20th century estates which have … Continue reading
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Vivat Trust goes into liquidation
The Vivat Trust has ceased trading and operation, going into liquidation on 6 August. The Vivat Trust writes (16 July 2015): Mary Currie-Smith and Louise Baxter of Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP have been instructed by the directors of The Vivat … Continue reading
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New listings – libraries in England
Eight new listings have been made under the theme of ‘libraries’, including seven regional hubs and the British Library in London. DCMS writes: The British Library has been listed Grade I by Heritage Minister, Tracey Crouch on the advice of … Continue reading
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FMB on skills shortages
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has issued a warning over skills shortages reported by its members, with small and medium enterprises struggling to recruit the necessary workers. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) writes: Despite the fact that the … Continue reading
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NT launches archaeological CITiZAN project
The National Trust have launched the Coastal and Intertidal Zone Archaeological Network project, and are encouraging people to take part in the outdoor surveys (or desk based work) to look at issues affecting coastal archaeology. The National Trust (NT) writes: … Continue reading
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Leicester mill conversion wins recognition at LABC awards
A historic mill in Leicester has been awarded the ‘best change of use of an existing building or conversion’ award, and a finalist in the ‘best inclusive building’ category at the East Midlands local authority building control (LABC) building excellence … Continue reading
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Northumberland creates first National Park Youth Cabinet
Northumberland National Park has become the first authority to create a National Park Youth Cabinet, aiming to give young people a say in the management of the historic landscape. DEFRA writes: Young people are to take their place at the … Continue reading
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Vote for your favourite transport icon
Transport for London are running a series of design based awareness events, including an online campaign asking the public to vote for their favourite design icons; these include architectural details and buildings such as Westminster Tube station, Paolozzi’s mosaics, Morden … Continue reading
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