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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: 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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