-
Search the archive
-
IHBC’S NewsBlogs usually only summarise third party reports. Links to other sites may not be active so you may need to contact the host site for the original text.
Unless made explicit, IHBC NewsBlogs are not IHBC endorsements.
Categories
Monthly archive
Links
-
Recent posts
- 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
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Victorian gasholder at the Oval listed
The gasholder near the Oval cricket ground in London has now been listed at Grade II; it was the worlds largest when constructed in 1847. Historic England writes: The iconic Victorian gasholder that is the backdrop to test cricket at … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Victorian gasholder at the Oval listed
Opinion: Unfair rejection of planning permissions?
The journal ‘Planning and Building Control Today’ has published an article about potentially unfair refusals of planning permission, and suggested that the rate of refusals is likely to increase when planning legislation changes. View the article ‘Councils ‘Computer says no’ … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Opinion: Unfair rejection of planning permissions?
Scottish Communities benefit from £25million, including for LBs
The £25 million Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) has resulted in another 26 projects across Scotland gaining assistance with projects to benefit capital projects, including works to listed buildings (LBs). The Scottish Government writes: Communities across Scotland are set to … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Scottish Communities benefit from £25million, including for LBs
IHBC consultations update: response on NPPF review
The IHBC has responded to the recent NPPF review, highlighting the needs of historic towns and cities, and championing the needs of the historic environment including archaeological issues affecting housebuilding. The recent response highlights issues relating to housing development, including: … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC consultations update: response on NPPF review
IHBC welcomes new Director at SAVE
The IHBC offers congratulations to the new director of SAVE, Henrietta Billings. SAVE writes: SAVE is delighted to welcome Henrietta Billings as our new Director. Henrietta, who will start in the second half of March, has worked in the planning … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC welcomes new Director at SAVE
IHBC update: Big Lottery funding benefits heritage festival
IHBC members who are involved in funding work will be interested to learn of Big Lottery funding recently awarded to support a heritage festival. The Big Lottery writes: A midsummer music festival, a drama group for vulnerable people, a theatre … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC update: Big Lottery funding benefits heritage festival
(New) EH’s largest project to date: £1.25m Ironbridge conservation
The repair of the world’s first iron bridge (Iron Bridge, Shropshire) is to be the largest conservation project to date for the newly constituted property owning charity English Heritage. English Heritage writes: The world’s first iron bridge will be repaired … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on (New) EH’s largest project to date: £1.25m Ironbridge conservation
TFL launch Funding for innovation in street design in London
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Future Streets Incubator Fund is to fund a series of new projects to help improve the use of the roads and streets within the capital. Transport for London’s (TfL) writes: Four innovative schemes that will transform … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on TFL launch Funding for innovation in street design in London
Listing of England’s French war memorials to mark centenary
Three war memorials dedicated to French service in wartime have been awarded listed building status, commemorating the anniversary of the centenary of the Battle of Verdun. DCMS writes: Three memorials dedicated to the bravery and sacrifice of French soldiers during … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Listing of England’s French war memorials to mark centenary
Opinion: RTPI on community involvement in regeneration
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has issued a blog report on community regeneration projects, reflecting on recent government policy and case study examples. The RTPI article notes that ‘Communities should be involved in development, and not in a ‘tick box’ … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Opinion: RTPI on community involvement in regeneration
Technical Consultation: Planning Provisions in England’s Housing and Planning Bill
New proposals for implementing the provisions of the Housing and Planning Bill propose ‘fast track’ application services, revised thresholds for major and non-major developments, and reporting of financial benefits of planning applications, with a closing date of 15 April. DCLG … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Technical Consultation: Planning Provisions in England’s Housing and Planning Bill
Consultation – London wide PD for additional storeys
A consultation has been launched seeking views on proposed permitted development (PD) rights on adding additional upward extensions, with a closing date of 15 April. DCLG writes: This consultation proposes 3 complementary ways to encourage building upwards, by adding a … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Consultation – London wide PD for additional storeys
Capability Brown Festival
The Capability Brown Festival has now officially been launched, with hundreds of events taking place over 60 sites in England and Wales. The Capability Brown Festival writes: 2016 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, a … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Capability Brown Festival
Opportunity: input to qualifications relating to heritage and culture
The Heritage Alliance bulletin has highlighted opportunities to have an input into national qualifications for archaeology (6 March) and history (18 March). View the archaeology qualifications consultation View the history and classical qualification information View the THA bulletins
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Opportunity: input to qualifications relating to heritage and culture