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- IHBC issues formal notice for 2026 AGM, online on 7 January 2026, from 5.30pm (with special presentation!) for 6pm start 16/12/2025
- IHBC updates on ‘5 Commitments to Help Heritage Skills in Conservation’: Check out our web hub, with video & feedback, and help reduce damage to both health and heritage 16/12/2025
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- Public appointment: Members appointed to Historic Environment Scotland 16/12/2025
- HHBT to continue its work in the Highlands as part of SHBT 16/12/2025
- RIBA responds to Environmental Audit Committee report on sustainable housing growth 16/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’– WMF & EH receive grant for next phase of Coastal Connections Programme 16/12/2025
Daily Archives: 27/07/2016
IHBC welcomes new HE consultation on ‘Curtilage for LBs’ Advice Note
IHBC members concerned about recent advice in the ‘Historic England Advice Note’ on Listed Buildings (LBs) and Curtilage will be pleased to know that Historic England (HE) intends to consult on a revised version. IHBC Chair James Caird and Policy … Continue reading
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IHBC Gus Astley Student Award closes on Sunday – have you entered yet?
If you have presented coursework on a taught course in the last two years that you think merits wider recognition by us, be sure to submit it by Sunday 31 July 2016. This year, as ever, a cash prize of … Continue reading
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Offshore wind farms dead in the water after RSPB wins legal battle in Scotland
RSPB Scotland has won a legal challenge over the decision by Scottish ministers to allow four large offshore wind farms to be erected in the outer firths of the Forth and Tay The Scotsman writes: Conservationists have won a legal … Continue reading
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LGO Annual Report: Investigated over 11,000 complaints last year
The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has issued its Annual Report noting that it has investigated more than 11,000 complaints over the past year, annual report says. The LGO writes: Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin, has issued her last annual … Continue reading
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CV Awards launched to recognise hard work of volunteers
Civic Voice, has announced awards that aim to recognise and celebrate the huge efforts that have already been made throughout the UK to commemorate the First World War, with the deadline for nominations on 9 September 2016 and the awards … Continue reading
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Colnbrook green belt road/rail freight interchange project refused
Former Communities Secretary Greg Clark has dismissed an appeal for a proposed road/rail freight interchange on metropolitan green belt land north of the A4 Colnbrook bypass. Planning Portal writes: In one of his last decisions former Communities Secretary Greg Clark … Continue reading
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HE’s Annual Report issued
Historic England’s (HE) Annual Report and Accounts for 2015/16 have been issued. Government writes: Historic England’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2015/16 was laid before Parliament on 18 July. It comprises the audited accounts and, new for this year, Performance … Continue reading
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Green belt office approval by Cheshire East Council
Insurance giant Royal London’s bid to expand its Wilmslow campus on land in the green belt, creating up to 600 jobs, has been given the go-ahead by Cheshire East Council. Planning Portal writes: Its planning committee has approved an outline … Continue reading
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THA’s Heritage Heroes Awards now ‘Ecclesiastical’
The Heritage Alliance (THA) has announced that its long-running annual award for heritage volunteers is renamed Ecclesiastical’s Award for Heritage Heroes in recognition of the insurance company’s generous sponsorship, with a deadline for applications of 16 September 2016. THA writes: … Continue reading
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NCT: ‘50 things to do in a Church’
The National Churches Trust (NCT), the UK’s church repair and support charity, has launched ‘50 Things to do in a Church’, highlighting the range of activities and events that take place in and around church buildings and the many different … Continue reading
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