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- Bursaries for #IHBCNewcastle2026 open to 13/04, 18-20 June: ‘Submit now to be next on the list!’ 17/02/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 17/02/2026
- 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. 17/02/2026
- 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… 17/02/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ Signpost: Great Expectations Conference update by the National Churches Trust – Recordings now available 17/02/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: IHBC’s NewsBlog on ‘BOOKING OPEN for IHBC’s Full School (June 18-20): #IHBCNewcastle2026’ 17/02/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Heritage charity to change name after sale of 20,000-acre estate 17/02/2026
- National Heritage Emergency declared by Stoke-on-Trent – ‘first for a UK City’ – as Potteries needs £325Mn investment over the next decade 17/02/2026
- Nominations open for the Plowden Medal Conservation Award 2026, to 15/05 17/02/2026
- LPOC announces Listed & Modern Architectural Awards 2026 17/02/2026
- The Heritage Fund on ‘Putting people’s memories at the heart of heritage-inspired regeneration’ – ‘Felt experience’ 17/02/2026
- Headline findings of Official Statistics from the Community Life Survey 2024/25 released 10 December 2025 17/02/2026
- Scottish Infrastructure Strategy 2027-2037 Consultation now out 17/02/2026
- 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
Daily Archives: 19/10/2016
IHBC supports Civic Voice Convention 2016: ‘The Civic Movement – Adding Value’, Chester, 21-22 October
The IHBC is delighted to be able to support again the annual convention of a key civic partner in England, the Civic Voice, at its forthcoming Convention, on ‘Adding Value’, in Chester, 21-22 October. IHBC Vice Chair Kathy Davies said: … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes new Heritage Alliance CE: Lizzie Glithero-West
The IHBC has welcomed the new Chief Executive (CE) of The Heritage Alliance, Lizzie Glithero-West, as she takes over from Kate Pugh OBE. IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly said: ‘We’re delighted to see Kate leave The Heritage Alliance in such capable … Continue reading
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Neighbourhood Planning debated in Parliament
On 10 October the second reading of the Neighbourhood Planning Bill has been held in Parliament, with the next stage being committee reading in the House of Commons. The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Sajid Javid) clarified … Continue reading
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Newcastle-Gateshead to host the Great Exhibition of the North
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that Newcastle-Gateshead is to be the host of the Great Exhibition of the North. DCMS writes: Newcastle-Gateshead will host the Great Exhibition of the North, Culture Secretary Karen Bradley announced … Continue reading
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Former Leeds munitions factory scheduled
A former munitions factory in Leeds has been designated as a scheduled monument. Historic England writes: The former First World War National Filling Factory in Barnbow, Leeds where 16,000 women were employed producing high-explosive shells has been protected as a … Continue reading
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DCMS: Inclusive Economy Unit launched
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a new Inclusive Economy Unit, aiming to bring knowledge from the public, private and civil society sectors together and help to improve public services. DCMS writes: Government announces Inclusive Economy … Continue reading
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New NI Trustee for HLF
Anna Carragher has been appointed as the new trustee for Northern Ireland on the National Heritage Memorial Fund / Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Board. HLF writes: Anna Carragher has been appointed as the new trustee for Northern Ireland on the … Continue reading
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Queensferry Crossing currently the largest freestanding balanced cantilever in the world
The Scottish Government has announced that the Queensferry Crossing’s centre tower deck has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest freestanding balanced cantilever in the world. The Scottish Government writes: The Queensferry Crossing’s centre tower deck has been recognised … Continue reading
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HLF: £48 million & 100+ jobs funding for major projects
£48 million of funding has been announced by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), creating over 100 jobs. Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) writes: Bristol Old Vic, Beamish Museum and Bath’s Roman heritage are among eight projects sharing major funding. The £48million … Continue reading
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