Monthly Archives: December 2019

Reminder: IHBC consultation on Corporate Plan 2020-25 (‘CP25’) ‘Stage 1’ scoping – First responses sought by 1 January

Posted on 17/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC’s members and prospective members are asked to study, scrutinise and feed back on the IHBC’s evolving Corporate Plan for 2020-25 – called  CP25 – and let us know what we need to add, change or develop in the forward plans for … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the (estate’s) doorstep’: Grand plan to restore Devon’s most historic estate to its former glory

Posted on 17/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Devon Live reports that while many of the features of the Stover Country Park – ‘one of Devon’s most accessible and popular heritage sites’ and part ‘of the original 80,000-acre estate acquired  in the 18th century by James Templer’ – … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Brierley Hill high street restoration cash moves step closer

Posted on 17/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Malvern Gazette has reported on how historic features of Brierley Hill high street could be restored if Dudley Council bosses are successful in their quest for funding.

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IIC Call for Keck Award Nominations: Closing 4 March

Posted on 17/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Nominations are called for the Keck award – presented every two years at by The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic works (IIC) at the IIC Congress – which celebrates an individual or group who has, in the … Continue reading →

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New safety template in fight to prevent falls on site

Posted on 17/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Construction Industry Advisory Council, a construction body, has produced a new industry-standard guide to safe work at height. image: Access Industry Forum website

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Milton Keynes plan wins top prize at RTPI South East regional awards

Posted on 17/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A new local plan for Milton Keynes, providing for thousands of new homes, community facilities and green infrastructure, has won top prize at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South East Region Awards for Planning Excellence 2019.

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HE’s Technical Conservation Guidance and Research Brochure updated

Posted on 17/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A new Historic England (HE) Technical Conservation Guidance and Research Brochure update pulls together a critical list of relevant key research and guidance.

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AHRC: New funding opportunities listing

Posted on 17/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has issued a new list of funding opportunities.

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IHBC joins Heritage Declares – Encourages members & partners to follow suit!

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Following the IHBC’s Policy Committee scrutiny of the commitments by members of Heritage Declares – the non-affiliated group urging the sector to react more quickly and effectively to the climate and ecological emergency – our Board has unanimously agreed to … Continue reading →

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More echoes from #IHBCNottingham2019: Scottish Parliament debates Glasgow School of Art fire

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Convener Joan McAlpine led a parliamentary debate on behalf of the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee on its report, The Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building: The loss of a national treasure, an tragic fire that also was … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead to #IHBCBrighton2020 and ‘OLD TOWNS : NEW FUTURES’? UK live venues interactive map indicates alarming loss rate…

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

An interactive map of small music venues indicates an alarming rate of loss of venues in recent years, an issue that may form a thread in the ‘Experience’ theme of the institute’s Brighton School, on 18-20 June 2020 – when … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Recognised CPD Providers’: Old list closing soon, so sign up ASAP for online registration, for free!

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC’s support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) includes our online registration for anyone – or any organisation – seeking our free recognition service and listing for CPD providers.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £60K+ costed opportunities this week: National Park seeks expert advice viability appraisals, valued £60K, closing 13/01/2020

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services working to the IHBC’s standards – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick this week … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Petition launched to prevent Stourbridge green belt development

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Dudley News has reported on how more than 660 people have signed a petition amid fears green belt off Clent View Road in Stourbridge could be given over for a new housing development.

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IHBC’s CPD boost from DBW: BRE, on ‘Thermal mass’, but how can it matter for historic buildings?

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Designing Buildings Wikipedia (DBW) – host platform for IHBC’s Conservation Wiki – has featured a post on ‘Thermal mass’, from BRE, but it is not clear how might this be an issue for historic buildings. image: DBW

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European Green Deal presented to Parliament and Council by the EC: ‘… turning… environmental challenges into opportunities’ while ‘Making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050…’

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The European Commission (EC) has presented The European Green Deal, a roadmap for making the EU’s economy sustainable ‘by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities across all policy areas’, setting out ‘how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent … Continue reading →

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Towards a ‘climate conscious Wales’ with ‘prosperity for all’

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Welsh Government has set out its commitments to respond to the impacts from climate change with a 5 year plan to adapt to the impacts the country may face, including committing ministers to strengthening planning policy to prevent housebuilders … Continue reading →

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Quarries promote biodiversity – Quarries & Nature 2019

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Mineral Products industry is uniquely placed to deliver biodiversity net gain and has a track record of leaving better conditions for wildlife than before quarrying began, the Stone Specialist reports.

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Applications now open: Parliamentary Academic Fellowships Scheme – Directed Call, closing 19 January

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The POST’s Parliamentary Academic Fellowship Scheme offers 14 exciting projects, drafted by Parliament, that offer a unique opportunity for scholars and academics including increasing knowledge of Parliament, developing networks, and offering positive impacts on career and research agendas, with the … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s IMHO opinion signpost on ‘Inclusive Design – Beyond Accessibility’, from the Design Council via China

Posted on 13/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Catherine Horwill and Elli Thomas from Design Council’s Architecture and Built Environment team have contributed to a special edition of World Architecture Magazine China- ‘Accessibility for All’.

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#IHBCMarshAwards for 2020 open: ‘Your new chance to nominate ‘retired IHBC members’ and/or ‘successful learners’ for our awards’, closing 29 Feb 2020

Posted on 10/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Christian Trust, offers two Awards – one celebrating civic contributions of retired IHBC members, and one for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a … Continue reading →

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Building on #IHBCNottingham2019, IHBC’s 2019 Annual School on ‘Heritage Risk and Resilience’: HE webinar on ‘Acting in a flooding emergency’, 11 Dec @1pm

Posted on 10/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

A free Historic England (HE) webinar on ‘Acting in a flooding emergency’ will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 1pm. image: for illustration purposes only by Joanna Theobald

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Remember the IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Awards 2020: Win £500 and a free place on IHBC’s 2021 Aberdeen School, simply submit your coursework online – closing 31 July 2020!

Posted on 10/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award will close on 31 July 2020, so if you have relevant coursework from history and theory to practice or enhancement, for ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, from 2019 OR … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the (courtroom) doorstep’: Heritage group blasts ‘flawed’ council plans for historic chapel

Posted on 10/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

Stockport council wants to strip museum status from Chadkirk Chapel, reports The Manchester Evening News, but a heritage group has told town hall bosses it is ‘wholly opposed’ to plans that would see a 16th century chapel no longer operate … Continue reading →

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RIBA Awards 2020: Jury Application – call for volunteers

Posted on 10/12/2019 by IHBC NewsBlog

The RIBA is calling for volunteers to help judge the RIBA Awards in 2020. Every judge plays a crucial part in a rigorous and thorough process that leads ultimately to the RIBA Stirling Prize, so apply now to be part … Continue reading →

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