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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: 27/01/2016
IHBC’s new website, for starters, changers and explorers: Experience the IHBC’s 2015 ‘Conservation Course Connection Day’
The IHBC has just launched the first website resource to document its annual ‘Conservation Course Connection Day’ programme, featuring the third such day in 2015, which includes films, downloads and other resources and links to help guide early career and … Continue reading
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IHBC Marsh Awards reminder: Celebrate the early learners and retired members you know with a nomination by 31 March… and maybe also a free School place in Worcester in June!
IHBC members and networks are reminded that they can commend and celebrate some of the most deserving heritage practitioners – those starting their career as well as retired volunteers – by nominating them for one of the IHBC’s Marsh Awards, … Continue reading
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DIY Cold War nuclear bunker listed
A homemade cold war bunker has been granted grade II listed status due to its historical significance. Historic England writes: A DIY nuclear bunker built at the height of Cold War fear has received Grade II listing. A DIY nuclear … Continue reading
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NTS changes
New proposals for the operation of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) have been announced, ‘Advancing conservation as a cause’. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) writes: The National Trust for Scotland has today announced bold proposals to transform the … Continue reading
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Regulations functions to be returned to Rotherham Council
The planning and building regulations functions, as well as more key services, are to be returned to Rotherham Council from government appointed commissioners following improvements, although more work is still required. DCLG writes: Communities Secretary Greg Clark today (21 January … Continue reading
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World’s First Operational Radar Station receives HLF and HE funding
Bawdsey Radar station has received HLF and HE funding to assist with conservation works at the world’s first operational radar station. Bawdsey Radar writes: Bawdsey Radar has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £1.4m as part of a … Continue reading
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New town centre ‘Investment Zones’ report: ‘Property pooling’!
A new report into property condition and ownership in town centres by Bond Dickinson has been launched which suggests a Town Centre Investment Management approach, pooling property to help make it more attractive to investors and help in proper management. … Continue reading
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ESRC: 201 factors influencing vitality and viability of High Streets
New research has concluded that increased internet shopping is definitely not the only factor affecting the life of High Streets, with a first of its kind study revealing 201 factors seen to be influencing their continued vitality and viability. The … Continue reading
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Specification issues: New European regulations on chemical labelling
Members with an interest in specification will need to know about new labelling procedures for chemical products used in the EU; three new levels of labelling information have been introduced to ensure greater transparency in the use of chemicals. The … Continue reading
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