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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: 29/07/2016
Last chance on IHBC Annual Gus Student Award 2016: Closes Sunday 31 July!
IHBC Gus Astley Student Award closes on Sunday – have you entered yet?
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New Context out: Spreading the word on building types – Hong Kong shophouses, medieval settlements, Shaw’s flatlands and more…
IHBC’s new issue of its celebrated membership journal, Context, is now out, and covers diverse topics from Hong Kong renaissance to Richard Norman Shaw and Energy Improvements, as well as a feature by the Urban Design Group’s Director, Robert Huxford, … Continue reading
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IHBC helps supports BLF’s 2016 conference -2-4 September, Liverpool – with free issues of IHBC’s ‘Earth and Clay’ Context too
The IHBC is a joint supporter of the forthcoming IHBC CPD-recognised Building Limes Forum (BLF) conference, on 2-4 September in Liverpool, also offering delegates free copies of the ‘Building with Earth and Clay issue of Context. IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly said: … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes launch of HLF ‘Resilient Heritage’ programme
The IHBC has welcomed the Heritage Lottery Fund’s (HLF) launch of its new funding programme ‘ Resilient Heritage’, which will support organisations as they build their capacity and undertake strategic change. IHBC Chair James Caird said: ‘I’m delighted to be … Continue reading
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Somerset prison redevelopment blocked: LBC granted for GII* and GII, but transport a problem
Proposals to convert the GII* and GII listed former Shepton Mallet prison into a mix of flats and houses have been rejected by Mendip District Council, as members refused the main application because of concern over parking provision and traffic … Continue reading
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Call for nominations to AHRC Peer Review College: interests include heritage and archaeology
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is seeking nominations for new members to be appointed to its Peer Review College (PRC), with a deadline of 22 September. AHRC writes: Peer review lies at the heart of the AHRC’s operations, … Continue reading
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Illegal demolition of Conservation Area housing at Tower Hamlets condemned by Mayor
London’s Tower Hamlets Council is considering taking legal action following the unauthorised demolition of ‘several’ unlisted properties in the Coldharbour conservation area. Tower Hamlets Council writes:The council is considering taking legal action following the unprecedented unauthorised demolition of several unlisted … Continue reading
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CLG Committee questions on government intentions over local plans
Clive Betts MP, chair of the Commons Communities and Local Government Committee has written to the new planning minister Gavin Barwell asking if the proposed neighbourhood planning and infrastructure bill will be published in draft. The committee letter asks for … Continue reading
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LGO issues further report on Durham ‘cowsheds’ complaint
The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has issued a further report into a planning complaint against Durham County Council in which residents complained about the way Teesdale District Council considered planning applications to build cowsheds on farmland. The LGO writes: The … Continue reading
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Users for listed buildings at Stanley Mills sought
Charities and local groups who would like to get involved are being encouraged by Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust (PKHT) to come forward with suggestions for use as there is potentially over 2,000 square metres of floor space over the … Continue reading
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Launch of new ‘My Community’ Rights and Heritage resource for England
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has launched a new Community Rights and Heritage resource, ‘My Community’ which has been created in partnership with Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic England, Locality, The Architectural Heritage Fund, Civic Voice and Groundwork. My Community … Continue reading
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