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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: 14/10/2015
IHBC joins Civic Voice’s 2015 Convention opening: Bristol, 23 Oct
The IHBC’s ‘LETS’ Liaison Officer, Kate Kendall, who leads on much of the institute’s national outreach programme, will host the IHBC’s stand at the 2015 Civic Voice convention in Bristol on 23 October, part of the programme that leads to … Continue reading
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Destruction of cultural heritage: First international heritage war crime prosecutions at ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dealt with its first case of heritage crime, following attacks on Mali cultural heritage. The International Criminal Court writes: Today, 26 September 2015, Mr Ahmad Al Mahdi Al Faqi (Abu Tourab), was surrendered to … Continue reading
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Free access to Planning Theory & Practice: till end 2015
Until the end of 2015, Taylor and Francis (the publishers of Planning Theory & Practice) are offering free access to a wide range of spatial planning articles, which could be an excellent opportunity for IHBC members not normally able to … Continue reading
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NT report on AONB’s and development
The National Trust (NT) has issued a research report into the implementation of planning in Areas of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB) in England. The National Trust (NT) writes: When our big campaign over Government planning reforms (the National Planning Policy … Continue reading
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Arts Council England reports on LA museums and staffing
Arts Council England has highlighted concerns relating to the economic resilience of Local Authority (LA) museums following spending cuts, but also gives some case studies which celebrate the success of those who thrive and suggests ways of dealing with museum-related … Continue reading
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Your Opinion Sought: HLF survey on working with young people
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is conducting a survey on engaging young people with heritage and are seeking opinion from professionals and organisations who organise activities for young people (or would like to!). HLF writes: The Heritage Lottery Fund is … Continue reading
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New cross-border EU funding for habitat recovery: NI, Scotland and Ireland
£36million of new European funding is avaiable to help with cross border environmental projects which deal with habitat recovery. DoENI writes: Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has called on environment groups to apply for share of over £36million pounds of … Continue reading
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Latest green belt statistics for England released
The latest report on the extent of green belt within England has now been released, showing a small decrease in green belt allocation. DCLG writes: The extent of the designated Green Belt in England as at 31st March 2015 was … Continue reading
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New National Infrastructure Commission launched
A new National Infrastructure Commission has been launched to act as an independent body on transportation and infrastructure projects, chaired by the former Cabinet Minister and Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis. The National Infrastructure Commission writes: … a new independent National … Continue reading
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