Monthly Archives: October 2021

IHBC@COP26 ‘Climate and Conservation’ Podcasts, via our ‘Conservation Helpdesk+’ from 01/11

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) – the UK’s professional body for built and historic environment conservation – launches our COP26 ‘Climate and Conservation’ Podcasts via the virtual IHBC@COP26 ‘Conservation Helpdesk+’ on 1 November.

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IHBC STUDENT SUPPORT: Don’t forget the IHBC’s free, first-timer ‘taster’ membership for students on Recognised Conservation Courses

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC offers free one-year, first-timer ‘taster’ memberships to students on IHBC Recognised Conservation Courses so simply REGISTER ONLINE HERE (T&C apply).

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £7M+ works this week: Museum sector seeks design team for works, closes 05/11, value up to £50k

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick this week features the call from this week is the call from … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Leeds mill shows how historic Yorkshire buildings can be powerhouses for growth & levelling up

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

Transformed Leeds mill shows how historic Yorkshire buildings can be turned into ‘powerhouses for growth’- Laurie Magnus, Chairman of Historic England, says the North’s historic places are not just relics from the past. The North of England is like nowhere … Continue reading →

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Gove (apparently) backs MPs’ report that calls for ‘universal’ neighbourhood planning

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

The new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove appears to have added his weight to a report by a group of backbench Tory MPs that calls for a return to ‘localist’ policies and recommends making … Continue reading →

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Cadw’s climate friendly care strategy: Historic Buildings Grant offers assistance towards maintenance and repair

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

Community assets that are listed for their special architectural or historic interest have an important part to play in well-being and vitality in an area, but their viability and resilience is underpinned by routine repair and maintenance.

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UK’s path to net zero set out in landmark strategy

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

A Net Zero Strategy is setting out how the UK wants to deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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New report highlights UK heritage bodies’ pioneering response to climate change ahead of COP26

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

The UK heritage sector is united in its pioneering response to climate change, according to Heritage Responds, a new report launched this week by heritage coalition the Historic Environment Forum charting how heritage organisations are taking positive action. image: Heritage … Continue reading →

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LG Information Unit (LGIU) calls on Government to put councils at the heart of Levelling Up White Paper

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) calls on Government to put councils at the heart of Levelling Up White Paper it its paper ‘A reset for levelling up?’

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Surrey Heritage Awards nominations 2022 open for ‘Best Building Conservation Project’ and ‘Best Building Craftsmanship’, closes 06/12

Posted on 22/10/2021 by IHBC

Nominations are open for the Surrey Heritage Awards 2022, run by the Surrey Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) to celebrate building conservation and restoration work carried out in Surrey between 2018 and 2021, and closing 6 December. image: SHBT PDF download

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2021 School delegate survey issued: Top marks for relevance (98.2%), CPD support (83.64%), & Friday (c.94%)

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The 2021 Brighton School delegate survey has been published, with an impressive showing of ‘good to excellent’ from delegates across key measures: 98.2% approving the content, 83.64%.the CPD support, and c.93% the Friday programme.

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IHBC Communications and Outreach Strategy 2021-24 now online

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC has posted online its updated Communications and Outreach Strategy, for 2021-24, with a foreword by IHBC Chair David McDonald.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick: Dezeen on RIBA ‘Decarbonising’ report

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

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’, and this week features Dezeen on a RIBA report on ‘Decarbonising the built … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Inside the abandoned American cottage that overlooks a North Wales village

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

An urban explorer has revealed pictures of a fascinating, abandoned cottage on the ‘outskirts of Wales’ and dubbed the ‘American Cottage’, writes North Wales Live.

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Welsh Government’s plan to tackle town centre regeneration

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

Town centres are at the heart of Welsh life, but more needs to be done to help their regeneration according to two new reports, according to the South Wales Argus.

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AHF: We are seeking two new trustees!

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is seeking to appoint two new trustees to join its Board.

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THA announces Pam Alexander OBE as new Chair

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The Heritage Alliance has announced that Pam Alexander OBE has agreed to be its new Chair, from 4 November. image: THA

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HSE: Who is responsible for the death of builders?

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has outlined its approach to preventing unnecessary deaths caused by exposure to dust on construction sites, centred on a new ‘Dust Kills’ campaign. image: Dust Kills website

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National Infrastructure Planning Reform Programme: stakeholder survey announced, closing 17/12

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

As part of the review of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Planning (NSIP) process and all its interactions Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MCHLG) [Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities] invites views on the NSIP process, with the … Continue reading →

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30 years in the making: HE opens aerial photography project to the public

Posted on 19/10/2021 by IHBC

Historic England (HE) has opened an aerial photography project to the public, with a virtual aerial map for researchers reaching back up to 6000 years ago.

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Support conservation as a climate solution:  Volunteers and hosts for IHBC@COP26’s Zoom ‘Conservation Helpdesk+’ still welcome, with guidance now out

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

New guidance is now out for volunteers on the virtual (Zoom) IHBC@COP26 ‘Conservation Helpdesk+’, so you can support ‘conservation as a climate solution’ across the global COP26 network, because ‘Conserving our Places Conserves our Planet’.

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IHBC responds to Conservation Principles for North Ireland

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC has submitted its response on the ‘Conservation Principles – Guidance for the sustainable management of the historic environment in Northern Ireland’.

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IHBC’s web resource signpost: Quick links and guidance on joining, accreditation and career progress are only a click away!

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

Just discovered the IHBC, or need to join up fast, or even decided to get your accreditation going: just click on the our easy access Homepage ‘Join’ panel and find or Quick Links to getting your career as a conservation … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £43K+ works this week: Charity seeks architect for GII refurb, valued £43K, closing 22/10

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick this week features the call from a charity for an architect for … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Gateway to historic town centre re-opened following improvement works, as what ‘WAS’ becomes ‘HAZ’

Posted on 15/10/2021 by IHBC

Works to improve part of Ormskirk’s historic Wheatsheaf Walk are now complete, providing an improved public square for residents, businesses and visitors.

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