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- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ spans disciplines, levels & sectors as interdisciplinary conservation practice standards deliver public benefit 19/12/2025
- Lodge your IHBC proxy vote (accredited members only) ASAP & book your online place (members only) for IHBC’s 2026 AGM, 7 January 2026, featuring HE’s co-CEO, from 5.30pm, with 6.00pm AGM 19/12/2025
- IHBC’s new Context, No185, ‘lifts the lid on roofing’, from craft to carbon, with essential, accessible CPD for Conservation Professionals & colleagues 19/12/2025
- IHBC’s Research Signpost from HE & EH: ‘Pathways Into Heritage Construction: A Strategic View/Models and Case Studies’ 19/12/2025
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £101K+ of weekly works: Trust seeks fire engineer for GII* project to 15/01 19/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (riverside) doorstep’: Historic rail bridge collapses into River Spey 19/12/2025
- UK Government urged to step up maintenance to safeguard ageing infrastructure: Royal Academy of Engineering 19/12/2025
- Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law 19/12/2025
- England’s NPPF update: New consultation on proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system, to 10/03 19/12/2025
- AHRC PhD studentships on ‘barriers to creating healthier places’ 19/12/2025
- £2.9m heritage investment for Waterfront regeneration 19/12/2025
- Trowel and Error: A Public User Needs Survey for Archaeology 19/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2026, entries open to 16/01/2026 19/12/2025
- IHBC welcome SAHGB’s new Colvin Special Award 2025, celebrating editors of The Pevsner Architectural Guides 16/12/2025
- IHBC issues formal notice for 2026 AGM, online on 7 January 2026, from 5.30pm (with special presentation!) for 6pm start 16/12/2025
- IHBC updates on ‘5 Commitments to Help Heritage Skills in Conservation’: Check out our web hub, with video & feedback, and help reduce damage to both health and heritage 16/12/2025
- IHBC warmly welcomes PCO approval to Petition for Charter 16/12/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ Signpost: How to get started in sharing knowledge and expertise on Designing Buildings 16/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hotspur Press will rise from the ashes as developers issue promise for fire-ravaged mill 16/12/2025
- Videogame to help protect Nottingham Cathedral and other heritage buildings: ‘Pugin’s Revival’ despite ‘structural ‘monsters’’ 16/12/2025
- UK Heritage Pulse Spotlight: Operational use of Artificial Intelligence 16/12/2025
- Public appointment: Members appointed to Historic Environment Scotland 16/12/2025
- HHBT to continue its work in the Highlands as part of SHBT 16/12/2025
- RIBA responds to Environmental Audit Committee report on sustainable housing growth 16/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’– WMF & EH receive grant for next phase of Coastal Connections Programme 16/12/2025
Daily Archives: 06/11/2015
IHBC’s free ‘Conservation Course Connection Day’ last chance – 18 Nov, Brum
If your course teaching programme allows for it make sure it’s represented at the IHBC’s special, 3rd ‘Conservation Connection Day’ – check with your course director, and if you can’t make it along this year, maybe check in on social … Continue reading
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IHBC reports to membership on ‘CP10’ achievements
The IHBC National Office report to trustees on the conclusion of ‘CP10’, the institute’s AGM-endorsed Corporate Plan for 2010-15, is being offered to members for digest, review and, as appropriate, response. IHBC Director Sean O’Reilly said: ‘Very much in the … Continue reading
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IHBC Scotland Branch newsletter and AGM: 26 Nov, Edinburgh
The IHBC Scotland Branch has issued its latest newsletter, which notes also the forthcoming AGM, scheduled for Thursday 26 November in Edinburgh, which will accompany a programme related to the theme of ‘protected places’. Branch and other members will be … Continue reading
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Final report of review of Welsh designated landscapes out now
The Welsh Government has welcomed the publishing of an independent review into the designation of natural landscapes, which recommends the creation of a National Landscape Committee, but no changes to the legal status of National Parks or AONBs. The Welsh … Continue reading
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Hidden Hay bale house in the news
The case of the Surrey farmer who constructed a four-bedroom home behind hay bales has been heard at the High Court in London this week, with several media reports on the proceedings. BBC News– ‘Council ‘wants to destroy’ hidden castle … Continue reading
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RTPI calls for greater resources for Planning Departments
The RTPI have given evidence at the House of Lords regarding the need for proper resourcing of planning departments, as part of the inquiry into National Policy for the Built Environment The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) writes: Richard Blyth, … Continue reading
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National Infrastructure Commission update: £100bn to spend!
The full membership of the National Infrastructure Commission has now been announced, with commissioners named and a government commitment to £100 billion of spend on infrastructure in this parliament made. HM Treasury writes: Chancellor George Osborne will today insist better … Continue reading
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HLF supporting young people and heritage skills
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is planning some changes to their current grant schemes to allow for greater flexibility, and also plan a new programme to support heritage skills among young people. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) writes: HLF’s Chair … Continue reading
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Parliament: Second reading of Housing and Planning Bill
The second reading of the Housing and Planning Bill was given in Parliament on 2 November, and attracted much debate with over 55 MP’s wishing to contribute, and which passed the second reading with a majority of 91. The issues … Continue reading
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ICON conservation awards: winners announced
The ICON Award winners for 2015 have been announced, with conservation achievements across the UK being recognised and celebrated including The Icon Award for Conservation in the Community, which went to ‘Resurrecting the Coffin Works: Sharing Skills, Building a Legacy’, … Continue reading
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