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- IHBC’s new CPD Circular: Your user-friendly ‘What’s on’ guide to heritage learning, networking and experiences, in Branches – from ambling at Amberley to linking in Lincoln & networking in NI – CPD Providers & more… 04/09/2026
- IHBC welcomes RICHeS Access Fund second call, opening 14/09 – ‘access… cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, to £20K, for charities, social enterprises, commercial companies etc. 04/09/2026
- IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services 04/09/2026
- Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits 04/09/2026
- IHBC NI’s update on hosting a stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09, at Heritage Network’s Conference 04/09/2026
- IHBC sponsors Gardens Trust on ‘New Town Landscapes: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future’, 23-24/09, Milton Keynes 04/09/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 04/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: Professional standards and ethical uses of AI, from the RTPI 04/09/2026
- IHBC Director’ from HESPR’s £40K+ costed works this week: Cultural centre seeks feasibility study to strengthen role, to 23/09 04/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Network Rail begins £3.6m restoration of historic Avon Viaduct 04/09/2026
- HE announces further round of two major grant schemes: HAR Capital and POW Renewal (18/09 & 02/10) 04/09/2026
- HES confirms to BEFS plans to refresh Planning Advice for Archaeology and Conservation Areas 04/09/2026
- HE etc. announce Collaborative Doctoral Opportunities 04/09/2026
- AHF & Govan Workspace shortlisted for ‘Social Investment Deal of the Year’ 04/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: COP31 International Sustainable Buildings Competition, to 1 October 2026 04/09/2026
- IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services 01/09/2026
- IHBC ‘Members with benefits’ : Invitation to ‘The Historic Buildings, Parks & Gardens Event’, London, 13/11, with Historic Houses, exhibitors, speakers and more 31/08/2026
- IHBC’s WM Branch to join West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2026: ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals’, 21/10, Worcester Cathedral 31/08/2026
- IHBC members with benefits 1: ‘Lutyens & Liverpool’, 6-7 Nov, Lutyens Trust member rates for IHBC, with options for Full (£120), Day (£100), Talk, Walk, Student and more 31/08/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training; learning programmes; courses 31/08/2026
- IHBC NI’s update on hosting a stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09, at Heritage Network’s Conference 31/08/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: HE Research on ‘Effect of the Historic Built Environment on Local Economic Growth in England: An Instrumental Variable Approach’ 31/08/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’! IHBC calls for member assessors & Building on ‘Plymouth – UK Design Capital shortlist’ 31/08/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Parish priest speaks of ‘Blitz spirit’ after fire devastates Leicester church 31/08/2026
- Public Consultation on Historic Environment Policy for NI, to 23/10 31/08/2026
Daily Archives: 13/10/2020
Record entries to IHBC’s 2020 Gus Astley Student Awards: ‘… a great time to have the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund up and running’!
The IHBC is delighted to announce a record number of entries for the IHBC Gus Astley Student Awards for 2020, with more than 50 submissions, with entrants thanked and non-members offered free ‘taster’ Affiliate memberships, and as future awards and … Continue reading
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If IHBC, then please forward: HE survey on work-based training in heritage construction in the North of England, closing 31/10
Historic England has recently commissioned a short research project focussed on the North of England to explore skills and training in heritage construction from firms’ own perspective, and IHBC members are asked to pass on to networks that work on … Continue reading
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IHBC on Climate Heritage Network and Climate Heritage Week and Culture x Climate 2020 – 12/10-27/11
The Climate Heritage Network (CHN), of which the IHBC is a member, is running Culture x Climate featuring CHN-sponsored webinars, weekly themes and affiliated events from CHN members and allies, running 12 October through to 27 November.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: Could you help save Abingdon’s Old Abbey House?
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with notices from across the development sector’s publications, and this week asks HESPR … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Application to demolish Derby’s Assembly Rooms
A planning application has been submitted by Derby City Council to knock down the 43-year old Assembly Rooms – which has played host to the likes of Elton John, Iron Maiden, Take That, etc – as The Derby Telegraph has … Continue reading
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Westminster Committee inquiry: The Planning System… in England, evidence closing 30 October 2020
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate Government proposals to reform the planning system, with evidence to be submitted by Friday 30 October 2020. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence … Continue reading
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New digital service to improve home energy performance
A new digital service to help homeowners improve the energy performance of their homes and cut their energy bills has been launched. image: for illustration purposes only
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Europa Nostra’s Free Membership offer for 18-30 years old
If you are you aged between 18 and 30 years old you can apply for free membership of Europa Nostra.
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Lords secondary legislation scrutiny committee report indicates concern over planning reforms linked to …(Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
The Twenty first report of the Lords secondary legislation scrutiny committee suggests concerns about the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/632). image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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Scottish Civic Trust has appointed Sue Evans as its Chair
Landscape Architect Sue Evans has taken up her new role as Chair of the Scottish Civic Trust Board as of the 3rd September 2020. image: Scottish Civic Trust website
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England’s updated Guidance on town centres and retail
Updated guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses has been issued for England by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). image: for illustration purposes only – Fiona Newton
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Local authorities warned by Taxpayers’ Alliance about risks associated with investment in commercial property
Councils have been warned by the TaxPayers’ Alliance that some investments in commercial property are delivering yields millions below forecasts. image: for illustration purposes only
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IHBC’s IMHO: Built Environment networking highlights importance of generating social value in construction
Jenny Bowles, Manager at Scotland Excel, writes in an opinion piece to highlight the importance in generating social value in construction. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence v3.0
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