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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: 16/10/2015
New IHBC-backed Professional Indemnity scheme launched
The IHBC has announced a new bespoke, value-driven approach to the Professional Indemnity Insurance scheme and associated insurance products that are now available to members. The IHBC has been working in partnership with McParland Finn Ltd insurance brokers and is … Continue reading
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England’s HEF opens consultation on wide-ranging heritage reforms: so tell everyone!
A core heritage group for England, the Historic Environment Forum (HEF) – of which the IHBC is a member – is encouraging wide-ranging discussion and input into recently explored suggestions concerning possible future arrangements for heritage protection being more streamlined … Continue reading
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IHBC input helps shape progress of Wales HE Bill
Committees of the National Assembly for Wales that have been considering the Historic Environment (Wales) Bill – the Communities, Equality and Local Government as well as the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committees – issued their reports on 9 October 2015, … Continue reading
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Councils reminded they cannot contract out accountability
A Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) report, focused on health but with the widest implications, is reminding councils that although they can contract out services, they remain responsible for the quality of any service those contractors provide, and for addressing any … Continue reading
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Housing and Planning Bill launched: ‘Generation rent to generation buy’, and local plans ‘must deliver by 2017’
The new Housing and Planning Bill has been published, which brings new obligations for local plans and automatic planning permission in principle on brownfield sites. DCLG writes Councils must produce local plans for new homes in their area by 2017 … Continue reading
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BPF highlights issues with planning staffing cuts etc
The British Property Federation (BPF) has highlighted major concerns in the trends in local planning authority (LPA) staffing, with 55% of LPAs surveyed saying under-resourcing is now a significant challenge. The BPF writes: Some of England’s major cities are taking … Continue reading
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Historic England’s Enhanced Advisory Services now live
Historic England (HE) has now launched its suite of enhanced advisory services, following the initial consultation in March, and revision of the initial proposals to reflect consultation responses. Historic England writes: In March 2015 we began a consultation on four new … Continue reading
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ICOMOS UK launches cultural heritage Manifesto
ICOMOS UK have launched a cultural heritage manifesto to mark their 50 year anniversary, calling for cultural heritage to be embedded in all sustainable development programmes and learning. ICOMOS UK writes: In its 50th anniversary year, and at a time … Continue reading
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GII listed stepped masonry spillway proposals: legal challenge
The BBC has reported on the case of proposals for changes to a stepped masonry spillway managed by Yorkshire Water (which was featured on the Victorian Society at risk list) being challenged in the High Court by a retired civil … Continue reading
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Last chance to enter the Placemaking awards
The deadline for entering the Placemaking awards is now approaching, IHBC members will be interested to note there is a heritage category -entries must be submitted by Monday 19 October. Categories where you may submit an entry are: Award for … Continue reading
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