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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
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- Nominations open for the Plowden Medal Conservation Award 2026, to 15/05 17/02/2026
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- 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
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- 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: 09/11/2016
IHBC? Remind your colleagues: Free taster IHBC NewsBlogs – accessible sector news by email, free (for 6 months)!
IHBC members are asked to remind interested colleagues that they can take up a 6-month ‘taster’ of the our membership benefits by signing up to our free email news updates, the IHBC’s NewsBlogs, and experience just one of the privileges … Continue reading
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IHBC says… help Historic England find our more about Conservation Areas for their 50th anniversary- by December 4th
To mark the 50th Anniversary of Conservation Area legislation in England, the IHBC is working with Historic England to survey – closing on December 4th – to find out what IHBC members think about them and how we can help to … Continue reading
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Scotland’s Environment Statistics
The Scottish Government has released the latest compilation of environmental reporting, including information on the number of designated heritage assets from 1991- 2016, and derelict urban land from 2009 – 2015 The report states: The area of designated protected areas … Continue reading
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DCMS: English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review membership
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has confirmed the 12 members of the English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review. DCMS writes: The English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review was set up by the Government to examine how to … Continue reading
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Inside Cardiff Coal Exchange
Developer Signature Living has released film of the damaged interior of Cardiff Coal Exchange, a controversial case where the developer was given permission by Cardiff council to begin preparatory work at the site ahead of full planning permission – which … Continue reading
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Oldest racing stables in the world opened: National Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art in Newmarket with HLF support
Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) has helped create the National Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art in Newmarket, built in the remains of Charles II’s 17th-century sporting palace and stables, which are considered to be the oldest racing stables in the world … Continue reading
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NI issues ‘Overview of Planning Enforcement Responsibilities’
A document presenting an overview of enforcement powers and responsibilities in Northern Ireland (NI) has been published by the Department for Infrastructure. The Department for Infrastructure writes: The Department for Infrastructure has today issued an advice document entitled the ‘Overview … Continue reading
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CCT Regeneration Taskforce’s ‘Impact Report’ published
The Churches Conservation Trust has published the 2015/16 report into regeneration impacts, including details of the models used for creating successful projects. The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) writes: Today we publish the Regeneration Taskforce’s ‘Impact Report’ for 2015/16. This year … Continue reading
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Civic Voice announces new VP’s and board chair
Civic Voice have announced new appointments for vice presidents and board chair, as Baroness Andrews, Sir Terry Farrell, Laura Sandys and former Chair, Freddie Gick have all been appointed vice-presidents of the charity. Civic Voice writes: Civic Voice – the … Continue reading
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The Cultural Policy Compendium: The Council of Europe
The Council of Europe reports that The Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe is discussing a new business model for its continued publication The Council of Europe (CoE) writes: The Ad Hoc Advisory Group on the Future Financing … Continue reading
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The SPAB’s John Betjeman Award 2017
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is inviting entries for the John Betjeman Award 2017, with a closing date for entries of 21 February 2017. The Award celebrates excellence in conservation and repair projects at places of … Continue reading
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