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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: 14/02/2016
In case you missed the IHBC’s mid-week NewsBlog…. School’s up for 2016!
Booking is now open for the conservation professional’s key annual training and CPD event: the IHBC’s Annual and Day School, this year in Worcester from 23-25 June and exploring ‘People Power! – Catalyst for change’, with early bird booking rates … Continue reading
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Last chance approaches: Give your views on conservation practice ‘NOW’!
The IHBC and Historic Towns Forum seek your views on conservation practice today, and how it fits in with wider planning, place-making and management of the built environment throughout the UK, with a survey questionnaire closing on Friday 19 February’. … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes Historic Environment (Wales) Bill progress
The first Wales-only legislation to help improve the protection and management of the country’s historic environment has been passed by the National Assembly and welcomed by the IHBC while Royal Assent is expected soon. Main changes to the Bill since … Continue reading
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Historic England to support THA and Heritage 2020
New funding has been provided by Historic England to help The Heritage Alliance (THA) support the ‘Heritage 2020’ project. THA writes: Historic England has confirmed new funding to enable The Heritage Alliance to continue providing a dedicated secretariat for the Historic … Continue reading
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‘Well performing’ planning authorities to increase fees?
A Statement by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on the final local government finance settlement for 2016 to 2017 has announced a consultation which may allow well performing planning authorities to increase their fees. The Secretary … Continue reading
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UNESCO to investigate Edinburgh WHS
The Scotsman has reported on the news of UNESCO investigating the impact of proposed developments on the status of the World Heritage Site (WHS). View the article ‘Unesco to investigate impact of new developments on Edinburgh’ IHBC newsblogs on WHS … Continue reading
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Clark blocks housing in Cornwall AONB
Communities Secretary Greg Clark has dismissed an appeal over a proposed cross-subsidy residential development of 18 dwellings earmarked for land in the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Find out more….
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Brick production at 8 year high
Issues with the sourcing and supply of bricks are now resolved, with brick production at its highest level for eight years and reports that the construction industry is no longer facing shortages in brick supply. CITB writes: Forecasters have predicted … Continue reading
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LPOW Roof repair: second round open with deadline 26 Feb
The Listed Places of Worship (LPOW): Roof Repair Fund is open for a second round with a deadline for applications of Friday 26 February The programme was set up in 2014 with the Chancellor of the Exchequer committing £15m of … Continue reading
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National Churches Trust poll: 60% want heritage support
A new poll by the National Churches Trust shows that 60 % of British adults back the Government providing financial support for churches, chapels and meeting houses in order to protect their heritage and history for future generations. Key findings include: … Continue reading
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What is the future for the Art Deco RIBA HQ?
A consultation has been launched by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) into the future of their headquarters. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) writes: The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has launched an open consultation on … Continue reading
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New anti-lobbying clause in grant agreements opposed
The Cabinet Office announced on 6 February a new clause to be inserted into central government grant agreements after 1 May this year that will exclude organisations receiving government grants from using these taxpayer funds to lobby government and Parliament, … Continue reading
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BritArtists clashing with conservation?
Both Tracy Emin and Damien Hurst are currently in the news for submitting development proposals involving the demolition of a listed building and the excavation of a basement to form a swimming pool. View the ‘Artlyst’ article Tracey Emin Fights … Continue reading
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