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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: 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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