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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: 16/10/2020
IHBC welcomes £103m recovery fund distribution to 445 heritage bodies, via £1.57B Culture Recovery Fund
IHBC Chair David McDonald has welcomed the announcement that 445 heritage organisations across the country are set to receive a lifesaving financial boost thanks to the dedicated £103M distribution from the £1.57Bn Culture Recovery Fund, helping them through the coronavirus … Continue reading
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Serious about your staffing plans or career direction? Stay ahead with our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, with conservation roles from listing and HAZs to surveying, architecture and more
To help heritage and conservation employers and practitioners across the UK, the IHBC regularly updates NewsBlog readers about the diverse career opportunities posted on our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, with recent offerings including proactive roles delivering direct benefits locally, in … Continue reading
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IHBC Chair highlights opportunity from TV producer looking for restoration projects
IHBC Chair David McDonald is drawing the attention of IHBC members to opportunities linked to ‘brand new TV documentary series focusing on the restoration and maintenance of historic British landmarks’. image: for illustration purposes only
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IHBC Member and Purcell HESPR company partner Jane Kennedy IHBC awarded OBE
The IHBC has warmly welcomed the award of an OBE in the Queens Birthday Honours list to Purcell Partner and former Chair, Jane Kennedy IHBC.
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IHBC’s HESPR pick this week from £25K costed works: Preservation Trust seeks service providers, closing 16/11
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 its members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick this … Continue reading
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Heritage at Risk in England Revealed
Historic England has revealed the historic sites most at risk of being lost forever as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development, by publishing the annual Heritage at Risk Register 2020. image: Historic England website
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Scottish Household Survey 2019 – An Analysis from BEFS
Built Environment Scotland’s (BEFS) Policy & Strategy Manager Ailsa Macfarlane has analysed the Scottish Household Survey 2019, placing the findings in the wider policy context.
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Heritage, Health and Wellbeing report launch by THA
The Heritage Alliance (THA) has launched its report on Heritage, Health and Wellbeing’, offering a huge thank you to all those who attended and supported the event.
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‘Unusual’ WW2 sites listed and upgraded to mark 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
An air raid shelter at a Surrey primary school, covered in murals depicting scenes from Treasure Island, Robin Hood, and Gulliver’s Travels; a pillbox cleverly disguised as a roofless cottage in Northumberland to protect the area from German invasion; a … Continue reading
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RTPI Gold Medal presented to Plymouth City Council’s Paul Barnard
The RTPI has congratulated Paul Barnard MRTPI who has been presented with the RTPI’s Gold Medal during a virtual meeting of the Institute’s General Assembly. image: for illustration purposes only – Seán O’Reilly
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Liverpool’s first heritage led development plan launched
Liverpool has launched the UK’s first heritage-led development plan to help shape a multi-billion-pound regeneration programme in its historic docklands. image for illustration purposes only – IHBC NW Branch
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