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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: 11/06/2016
IHBC-HTF Conservation Practice survey 2016 Summary Report: consensus and challenge in practice and policy!
The summary report on the 2016 joint survey by the IHBC and the Historic Towns Forum (HTF) has been released, with strong consensus on key issues, such as that professional conservation practice is about reconciling ‘special interest’ with use … Continue reading
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IHBC Annual School, Worcester 2016 – a few residential places still available, plus non-residential and the Day School
Book now to explore: How communities are integral to the conservation and regeneration of historic places. The diversity of those involved: practitioners, key personnel, the community groups and trusts directly involved with their local heritage The impact of people and … Continue reading
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New CEO appointed at HES as new board members sought
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has appointed its new CEO, Alex Paterson, from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and seeks new Board Members. HES writes: ‘Alex brings a wealth of experience as the current Chief Executive of Highlands and Islands Enterprise, … Continue reading
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New research questions local plan housing supply claims
A report by Indigo Planning casts doubt on the ability of councils to meet housing supply targets in England under current parameters. The Planning Portal writes: ‘New research has highlighted a gulf between the housing supply claimed by English planning … Continue reading
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LGO chastises Hackney for failing to action enforcement
The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has called for planning authorities to ‘keep track of enforcement action, and follow through when they promise to act’, following findings of delay and protracted cases at Hackney Council reported on 10 May 2016. The … Continue reading
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Renovation disaster as £700k house in Lewisham collapses during building work
A house in Lewisham collapsed in thirty minutes on 8 June amidst building works for its renovation.as The Telegraph reports that the ‘renovation of a £700,000 house bought as a ‘doer-upper’ in south-east London turned into a nightmare when it … Continue reading
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RIBA seeks nominations for inspiring teaching
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is inviting nominations for the Annie Spink Award for outstanding contribution to architectural education, with a deadline for nominations of 5pm, Thursday 15 September 2016. The RIBA writes: The award is funded by … Continue reading
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Small northern cities add £82bn to economy annually
The North’s small and medium-sized cities (SMCs) contribute more than Wales and Northern Ireland combined to the UK economy every year – but they need to be better connected to the bigger cities, says a report from the thinktank IPPR … Continue reading
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High court case linked to demolished illegal moTudor home adjourned as compliance awaited
A High Court hearing has been adjourned until 4 July to give the Surrey farmer who built a now-demolished illegal mock Tudor home at a green belt location more time to remove a patio, garden wall, steps and pond, as … Continue reading
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Pig farmers pan planning for generating antibiotic use
Trade body the National Pig Association (NPA) has complained that pig farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to get planning permission to replace worn-out buildings, which is leading to overuse of antibiotics. The NPA writes: ‘If government and its regulatory … Continue reading
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