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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: 19/08/2016
IHBC welcomes planned re-launch of UKAPT as Heritage Trust Network
The IHBC has welcomed plans for the re-launch of UKAPT as Heritage Trust Network (HTN), following funding support for the transition from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), with the official launch planned at HTN’s inaugural national conference at the Custard … Continue reading
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IHBC offers 2 bursaries for HTF’s ‘Growing Historic Cities’, Oxford, Sept 12-13
The IHBC is delighted to announce 2 bursaries on offer for IHBC members of any category to attend the Historic Towns Forum (HTF) ‘Growing Historic Cities’, in Oxford on 12-13 September, each worth up to £119. IHBC Vice Chair Kathy … Continue reading
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Reminder: HE survey on LA service models closes today
IHBC members and colleagues are reminded that the Historic England (HE) commissioned survey to get a better picture of the number, type and location of Local Authorities (LAs) using outsourced historic environment advice provision and is seeking responses to an … Continue reading
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RTPI report stresses value of planners in times of uncertainty
Deep budget cuts and continual changes in planning policy have stripped public sector planners of the powers and resources to perform leadership and coordinating roles, according to report… Strategic leadership from local authority planners to spur public sector-led development is … Continue reading
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Greg Clark in NI stresses role of ‘place’ in industrial strategy
Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark has highlighted the role of local growth and the importance of ‘place’ in developing and delivering the government’s industrial strategy, during a visit to Northern Ireland (NI). The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial … Continue reading
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Views sought on apprenticeships: closing 5 Sept
England’s Department for Education has published for consultation proposals for a new funding model for apprenticeships and further details on the apprenticeship levy as £2.5 billion will be invested in apprenticeship training in England by 2020 under plans recently unveiled. … Continue reading
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HLF ‘Heritage Endowments’ fund: helping generate regular income
A new programme has been launched by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) called ‘heritage endowments’ aiming to help organisations create a regular annual income. The HLF writes: Helping people explore, enjoy and share their heritage, in all its diversity, is … Continue reading
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Opinion- Birmingham facing a conservation crisis?
The Birmingham Post has reported on recent issues in Birmingham city, claiming that ‘the historic fabric of some areas is now ‘in crisis’ as the authority has been forced to scrap several conservation areas because it cannot enforce regulations within … Continue reading
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Changes to Welsh appeals regime under consultation till 4 November
The Welsh government has started consulting on proposed changes to the planning appeals regime, including updates to standard daily amounts charged by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of Welsh ministers and updated guidance for awards of costs, all with a … Continue reading
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DCMS Cultural Citizens Programme helps access to culture – including heritage sites
Three pilot programmes have been announced by Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) relating to the Cultural Citizens Programme which aims to help disadvantaged children access cultural opportunities, including work under Historic England through heritage schools. DCMS writes: Six … Continue reading
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Historic Synagogues – at risk updates
Jewish Heritage UK has published a new report into state of repair of synagogues has concluded that general improvements have been made overall in their condition, and flagship projects have helped repair those most at risk, however falls in membership … Continue reading
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