-
Search the archive
-
IHBC’S NewsBlogs usually only summarise third party reports. Links to other sites may not be active so you may need to contact the host site for the original text.
Unless made explicit, IHBC NewsBlogs are not IHBC endorsements.
Categories
Monthly archive
Links
-
Recent posts
- Context 184 under the spotlight: IHBC’s accessible CPD for Conservation Professionals, featuring Past President Mike Brown’s Vox Pop 14/10/2025
- IHBC’s Communications and Outreach Strategy 2025-28 now online 14/10/2025
- IHBC’s Annual School ‘Save the Date’ notice & Home Page launch: IHBC’s 2026 Newcastle School, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ & up to 20 hours CPD – accessible, interdisciplinary, cost-effective 14/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: GII Coventry Baths demolition approved by Historic England 14/10/2025
- Government responds to Parliamentary Report on Home Retrofitting with £13.2bn programme 14/10/2025
- HH: Lack of support from Scottish Government threatening heritage tourism sector 14/10/2025
- People across the country set to benefit from £4M boost to improve accessibility to arts and culture: Open to 14/11 14/10/2025
- THA’s Heritage and Placemaking Survey and Call for Case Studies – they want to hear from you… by 17 October 14/10/2025
- BSRIA: Wellbeing in Buildings (TG 10/2025) 14/10/2025
- ‘Remaking the relationship between citizens and the built environment’, a blog via Demos 14/10/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Heritage home in Canada demolished despite Heritage Act 14/10/2025
- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ reaches across disciplines, levels & sectors, from charities – led here by Scotland & CEOs – to Officers (LG) Inspectors (HE) & more 10/10/2025
- Context 184 under the spotlight: IHBC’s accessible CPD for Conservation Professionals, offers insights into ‘The world of generative AI’ 10/10/2025
- IHBC welcomes Gardens Trust report into the role of historic parks and gardens in the 21st century 10/10/2025
- IHBC joins 33 leading organisations calling for £6.8M in urgent funding to support Planning Schools 10/10/2025
- IHBC launches FREE ‘Events Calendar’ submission form – with potential for inclusion in our celebrated monthly CPD Circular 10/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’ (& ‘Management’ signpost): AJ on legal challenge to Barbican demolition… which ‘can proceed’ 10/10/2025
- Chancellor appoints infrastructure and planning adviser to clear path for new investments… to ‘do what it takes to get Britain building’ 10/10/2025
- Scotland’s ‘Properties and Collections Strategy: Towards Sustainable Stewardship’ consultation draft out, open to 23/01 10/10/2025
- £214m new funding for Welsh communities to improve neighbourhoods and restore pride 10/10/2025
- RICS calls for expressions of interest for pilot programmes of new professional pathways 10/10/2025
- RTPI launches five-year strategy to elevate planning: Empower 2030 10/10/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Donovan Rypkema & Heritage Strategies International seek input on ‘measuring in Arts, Culture, and Heritage’ 10/10/2025
- Presidential invite to IHBC’s ‘members-only’ online Council Wednesday 8 October, 4.30pm, on ‘Heritage Skills & the Conservation Professional’, Charter explorations & more 07/10/2025
- IHBC’s CPD Blog from #IHBCShrewsbury2025: Some ‘Academic Reflections on the IHBC Annual School… and participation’ from Dr Alison McCandlish IHBC, University of Glasgow 07/10/2025
Monthly Archives: April 2021
2021 Brighton Day School ‘catch up’: ‘Making changes’, anchored by Jan Gehl; ‘Examining changes’, led by Donovan Rypkema – BOOK NOW to ensure your access to our School’s unique learning and resources
The IHBC has posted the latest update on its virtual Brighton Day School virtual sessions, which offer a one-time-only suite of expertise on our ‘People Places’ theme – though as numbers and post-event access are limited, delegates should secure their … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on 2021 Brighton Day School ‘catch up’: ‘Making changes’, anchored by Jan Gehl; ‘Examining changes’, led by Donovan Rypkema – BOOK NOW to ensure your access to our School’s unique learning and resources
IHBC welcomes first 16 School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ stalls as HES, AMS, Rypkema’s ‘HSI’ and more enjoy 6+Months ’Billboard’ listing for c. £100+VAT, including a free Day School place too!
The IHBC is delighted to welcome the first stallholders and 16 stall listings to the 2021 Brighton School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’, which offers access to the IHBC’s networks for 6 months and more, as well as Day School places for 18 … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC welcomes first 16 School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ stalls as HES, AMS, Rypkema’s ‘HSI’ and more enjoy 6+Months ’Billboard’ listing for c. £100+VAT, including a free Day School place too!
IHBC’s HESPR pick from £287K+ costed works this week: Council seeks a Heritage Sensitivity Assessment, closing 07 May
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 pick features this … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s HESPR pick from £287K+ costed works this week: Council seeks a Heritage Sensitivity Assessment, closing 07 May
IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: £1,000 fine for unauthorised work on LB in Tetbury
A 57-YEAR-OLD has been ordered to pay over £3,000 following unauthorised work on a listed building (LB) in Tetbury, reports The Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard:
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: £1,000 fine for unauthorised work on LB in Tetbury
New report from Cardiff University finds Welsh local authorities face substantial funding gap
A new report published by Cardiff University’s Wales Governance Centre shows that on current UK Government spending plans, funding for Welsh local authorities will fall short of the amount required to meet spending pressures over the next Senedd term. image … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on New report from Cardiff University finds Welsh local authorities face substantial funding gap
Independent HS2 panel looking for new members
The panel that scrutinises design issues surrounding HS2 is looking for new members. image: for illustration purposes only HS2
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Independent HS2 panel looking for new members
New Chief Executive at RIAS: ‘… part of a programme of change’
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is delighted to announce that Tamsie Thomson has been appointed as its new Chief Executive as ‘part of a programme of change’. image: RIAS website
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on New Chief Executive at RIAS: ‘… part of a programme of change’
Arts Council: The Creative People and Places National Portfolio fund 2022-25 will soon open
Applications are open to both existing and new Creative People and Places consortia in eligible places.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Arts Council: The Creative People and Places National Portfolio fund 2022-25 will soon open
Planning for Coronavirus in Wales: New temporary permitted development rights to support economic recovery
Welsh Government are temporarily relaxing planning control for specified development through amendments to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Planning for Coronavirus in Wales: New temporary permitted development rights to support economic recovery
IHBC’s newest Context: Tackling ‘Urban Design’
The latest issue (no. 167) of the IHBC’s membership journal Context is now out, boasting a tight focus on Urban Design, with a distinctly international take.
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s newest Context: Tackling ‘Urban Design’
IHBC welcomes Scotland’s celebration of new IHBC accredited member: Congratulations to Page\Park’s Natalia Burakowska
The IHBC has welcomed the high profile congratulations offered by one of Scotland’s lead practices – Page\Park – on the conservation accreditation by the IHBC of staff member Natalia Burakowska.
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC welcomes Scotland’s celebration of new IHBC accredited member: Congratulations to Page\Park’s Natalia Burakowska
IHBC Research Signpost: RTPI Research Awards 2021 open for entries to 17/05
Entries are open now for this year’s Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Research Excellence – which ‘promote planning research from RTPI-accredited planning schools and RTPI members’ – and close on 17 May.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC Research Signpost: RTPI Research Awards 2021 open for entries to 17/05
IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ double-up pick of the week: HS2 design panel backs scaled-back Euston station and seeks new members (closing 10/05)
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’, featuring this week an HS2 independent design panel double-up, as the scaled-back Euston … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ double-up pick of the week: HS2 design panel backs scaled-back Euston station and seeks new members (closing 10/05)
Swansea Council approves measures to add ‘context’ to place names with links to slavery
Place names in Swansea with links to the slave trade or exploitation are to be accompanied by panels or digital bar codes to give a fuller historical context, while lesser-known figures from Swansea’s past will be recognised in the future … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Swansea Council approves measures to add ‘context’ to place names with links to slavery
Sir Laurie Magnus reappointed as Chair of Historic England
Sir Laurie Magnus has been reappointed by the Secretary of State as Chair of Historic England for a two year period, from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2023. image: HE website
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Sir Laurie Magnus reappointed as Chair of Historic England
HE’s Draft Industrial Heritage Strategy consultation open
Historic England’s (HE) Draft Industrial Heritage Strategy is open for consultation until Monday 7 June 2021.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on HE’s Draft Industrial Heritage Strategy consultation open
Nominations for the 2021 Plowden Medal Conservation Award are open: Closing 30/06
Nominations for the 2021 Plowden Medal Conservation Award are open until Wednesday 30 June 2021. image: The Royal Warrant Holders Association website
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Nominations for the 2021 Plowden Medal Conservation Award are open: Closing 30/06
Halliday Fraser Munro invests in peatland restoration to offset carbon footprint
Architecture and planning practice Halliday Fraser Munro has become the first Scottish firm to invest in a pioneering peatland restoration project in Wester Ross in the north of Scotland. image: for illustration purposes only – Fiona Newton
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Halliday Fraser Munro invests in peatland restoration to offset carbon footprint
IHBC’s IMHO: JCT Contracts – Meeting the objectives of the Construction Playbook
Peter Hibberd (past chair of JCT – formerly The Joint Contracts Tribunal) – has explored how its resources support the objectives of the Construction Playbook Government Guidance (Guidance) on sourcing and contracting public works projects and programmes. image: Open Government … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s IMHO: JCT Contracts – Meeting the objectives of the Construction Playbook
IHBC’s DRAFT Council Minutes now issued, as IHBC President asks: ‘What do you think should happen?’ on chartering, new council structures and more…
The IHBC has posted working draft minutes of the recent Council meeting – the first under our new Articles – to help promote debate and input on the question raised by the IHBC President – and new IHBC Council Chair: … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s DRAFT Council Minutes now issued, as IHBC President asks: ‘What do you think should happen?’ on chartering, new council structures and more…
Brighton 2021 Heritage MarketPlace: #IHBCMarketPlace Free stallholder guidance sessions to ‘help you reach IHBC School delegates and networks’, with stalls from £100+VAT or less (includes Day School place)
The IHBC has commenced its support sessions for School MarketPlace stallholders and prospective stallholders, with the next free and open session on 27 April (details on request, limited spaces).
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on Brighton 2021 Heritage MarketPlace: #IHBCMarketPlace Free stallholder guidance sessions to ‘help you reach IHBC School delegates and networks’, with stalls from £100+VAT or less (includes Day School place)
IHBC’s HESPR pick from £2M+ costed works this week: English council seeks partner to blend heritage and leading edge design etc., closing 17/05, valued £2M
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 pick features this … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s HESPR pick from £2M+ costed works this week: English council seeks partner to blend heritage and leading edge design etc., closing 17/05, valued £2M
‘Clients overjoyed’, says BD, as Isle of Dogs terrace listed GII
BD has highlighted how ‘Clients [are] overjoyed as Historic England lists riverside homes’, when they hear that 50-56 Ferry Street – a distinctive terrace of houses built 1976-79 to designs by Stout and Litchfield, on the Isle of Dogs – … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on ‘Clients overjoyed’, says BD, as Isle of Dogs terrace listed GII
Europa Nostra and EIB Institute announce Europe’s 7 Most Endangered heritage sites 2021
Europa Nostra – the European voice of civil society committed to cultural and natural heritage – together with its partner, the European Investment Bank Institute, has announced the List of 7 Most Endangered monuments and heritage sites in Europe for … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Europa Nostra and EIB Institute announce Europe’s 7 Most Endangered heritage sites 2021
Edinburgh’s new app will make repairing shared properties easier
City of Edinburgh Council and Novoville have announced the launch of the shared repairs app dedicated to improving the condition of property in co-ownership in Scotland. image: for illustration purposes only – Fiona Newton
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Edinburgh’s new app will make repairing shared properties easier