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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: 16/03/2016
IHBC raises concerns over Historic England consultation on Historic Environment practitioner apprenticeships, including conservation
Historic England and select partners have just announced a consultation with IHBC and the wider sector on plans for proposed new historic environment professional qualifications covering, among other things, a substantial body of built and historic environment conservation skills, all … Continue reading
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IHBC’s new Support Officer says thanks to CV for its APPG – and to Green Balance for highlighting value of Conservation Officers
The IHBC’s new Branch and Event Support Officer Carla Pianese has, on behalf of the IHBC, offered her thanks to the Civic Voice for its recent All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Civic Societies meeting, on 8 March, which was … Continue reading
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New IHBC Context online: Continuity and change in Northern Ireland
Another issue of the IHBC journal Context has been released online, No. 140, ‘Continuity and change in Northern Ireland’, edited by IHBC NI Branch Chair, Andrew McClelland. The issue includes a comprehensive review of recent developments in Northern Irish legislation, … Continue reading
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Neighbourhood Planning: Roadmap and worksheets!
A series of new worksheets and an accompanying roadmap have been published by Locality on neighbourhood planning, the guide was written by IHBC member and former IHBC Chair Dave Chetwyn. Locality writes: This guide is for all those involved in, … Continue reading
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National Assembly election: Wales Heritage Group wishlist
The Wales Heritage Group has launched a manifesto which urges all the political parties participating in the forthcoming National Assembly elections to take the needs of heritage into account. The manifesto call on:’…all political parties to: Value our unique heritage … Continue reading
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Opportunity- Open Call RIBA summer installation ‘Constructing Communities’
Students and members of the RIBA are invited to submit designs for installations forming part of an open call for works on the theme of ‘community’, with a deadline of 6 April. The RIBA writes: RIBA Members, from students through … Continue reading
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Lake District only UK site to be nominated for WHS status in 2017
The Lake District has been confirmed as the UK’s only submission for World Heritage Site (WHS) status in 2017. The Lake District National Park Authority writes: The English Lake District has become the UK’s latest nomination for World Heritage site … Continue reading
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Durham WHS Management Plan consultation
The Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site (WHS) management plan has now been placed out for consultation, with a deadline for responses of 18 April. Durham World Heritage Site writes: Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site is one … Continue reading
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NI ‘Calls for Evidence’: Strategic planning policy for development in the countryside, and Renewable energy.
Northern Ireland (NI) Environment Minister Mark H Durkan announced ‘Calls for Evidence’ on strategic planning policy for development in the countryside, and Renewable energy, with a closing date of 6 May 2016. Planning Portal NI writes: Environment Minister, Mark H … Continue reading
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NESTA reports on public parks: ‘Learning to Rethink’
A pilot programme to experiment with sustainable funding models for parks and public spaces has been undertaken by NESTA, (formerly NESTA, National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) an independent charity, with the report ‘Learning to Rethink Parks’ summarising … Continue reading
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National Trust: ‘Thanks Beatrix’ campaign for 2016
The National Trust has launched a campaign which celebrates the role which Beatrix Potter played in the protection of the Lake District; with a ‘thanks Beatrix’ events programme throughout 2016. The National Trust writes: Beatrix Potter – or Mrs Heelis, … Continue reading
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HIAS – Your Views Sought
A consultation on the heritage information access strategy (HIAS) has been launched by Historic England, together with reports on the work taking place. Historic England writes: Recently the HIAS Advisory Board and the Historic England Internal Programme Board have agreed … Continue reading
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NTS: UK’s last remaining Victorian letterpress printers celebrates 150th anniversary
The Robert Smail’s Printing Works, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, is the last remaining letterpress printers in the UK and is celebrating its industrial heritage with a year of special events to mark its 150 year anniversary. The … Continue reading
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DCLG: Brownfield Land registers pilot with 73 Councils
73 councils in England are taking part in the new pilot for brownfield registers, receiving £10,000 of government funding to assist with this. DCLG writes: Pioneering councils are to help lead the way in bringing forward derelict and underused land … Continue reading
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