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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: 11/03/2016
IHBC’s new Support Officer: Welcome to Carla Pianese -support@ihbc.org.uk
The IHBC welcomes its newest staff member, Carla Pianese, recently appointed to help our volunteers, Branches, trustees and staff respond more effectively to current sector challenges, who can be reached through her new IHBC office email: support@ihbc.org.uk. Mike Brown, IHBC … Continue reading
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IHBC Annual School 2016: Don’t forget – Bursaries available, so apply ASAP to feel the ‘People power’
The IHBC’s Annual School in Worcester, 23-25 June and exploring ‘People Power!’, is taking bookings online now, but if you are worried about cost please be sure to make a case for support though the website, or ask your local … Continue reading
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IHBC Marsh Award nominations: your chance to say ‘Well done’! Closes 31 March – £500 and a free School place in Worcester!
Don’t forget you can easily commend and celebrate some of the most deserving heritage practitioners – those starting their career as well as retired volunteers – by simply nominating them for one of the IHBC’s Marsh Awards, and maybe also … Continue reading
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Legal news: Forest of Dean DC appeals 85 home scheme
A legal appeal by Forest of Dean District Council against an inspector’s decision to grant approval for 85 homes has been granted, with heritage assets forming a key part of the decision making process as the conclusion was that ‘by … Continue reading
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£3.6 million for community pubs in England
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced a new programme which allows assistance for communities to take over control of local pubs, with an allocation of £3.6 million over two years. DCLG writes: A major new support … Continue reading
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Wales report: ‘Tackling poverty through culture’
The Welsh Government has released a report into the pilot year of its innovative ‘Fusion: Tackling Poverty through Culture’ programme, which aims to reduce barriers into cultural participation. The Welsh Government writes: An innovative new programme using the arts, culture … Continue reading
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NI Consultation- Tackling dilapidated/dangerous buildings and neglected sites
The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland (DoENI) has released a new consultation relating to deal with dangerous buildings and neglected sites, including property in a dilapidated state (with four options including issues of addressing special consideration for heritage … Continue reading
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DfT Heritage and Community Railways: £1m fund open to 23 March
A £1 million fund is available for tourism innovation is available from the Department for Transport (DfT), with a deadline of 23 March for a mandatory initial registration. The Department of Transport (DoT) writes: In 2014, over half of all … Continue reading
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CMS Committee launches a UK inquiry on ‘Countries of Culture’
A new enquiry has been launched by the parliamentary Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee into Countries of Culture, looking at ways in which to promote and preserve the cultural wealth of the UK, with a deadline for written submissions … Continue reading
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Ros Kerslake OBE to be new HLF CEO & Baroness Andrews to join HLF UK board & Wales Committee
The new Chief Executive of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will be Ros Kerslake OBE, while the latest appointment to the UK Board of Trustees has been announced as Baroness Kay Andrews, who also joins the HLF Wales committee. The … Continue reading
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Opportunity: ZGTF grant applications for heritage conservation study, closes 18 March
The Zibby Garnett Travel Fellowship (ZGTF) which offers grants for heritage conservation study is still open for applications, the closing date is 18 March. The National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) writes: ZGTF is a charity giving financial help to individual … Continue reading
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RICS and CBRE on placemaking and value
The RICS and CBRE have released a new information paper concerning placemaking and value, noting that creating ‘better’ places to live can increase the value of housing. RICS writes: Our latest information paper – Placemaking and value – 1st Edition- … Continue reading
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Opportunity: Celebrate an eco-church in England or Wales?
The Diocese of London is encouraging churches to apply for the new England and Wales based eco church programme, which includes a gold, silver or bronze award status for eco-initiatives within a congregation (including building and energy related issues). The … Continue reading
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Boots’ historic pub listed
A recreation and social club built for Boots the Chemist workers, which is now a pub, has been granted listed building status; the building has many original features, including the founder Jesse Boots office. The Nottingham Post reports on the … Continue reading
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