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- 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
- CITB’s ‘Workforce Mobility & Skills’ research shows that skills strategies must become more localised 31/08/2026
- PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’ 31/08/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Breathing new life into sacred spaces, in Rotterdam’s innovative approach to religious heritage 31/08/2026
- IHBC talks NPPF… on Tuesday 1 Sept, from 4PM: Join in the online discussion of the new Policy Framework and its implications 28/08/2026
- IHBC reports disappointment with ‘unjustified’ statutory role terminations for Theatres & Gardens Trusts 28/08/2026
- LAST CHANCE FOR IHBC’s 2026 Gus Astley Student Award: Open to 31/08 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCBristolBath2027, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’ 28/08/2026
- LAST CHANCE – IHBC calls for sign-up to UK-wide survey of heritage workers who ‘use science and technology’: Led by RICHeS & Icon, to 31 August 28/08/2026
- Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits 28/08/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: On Parliamentary engagement, as CMS Committee presents ‘Protecting Built Heritage’ 28/08/2026
- IHBC Director’s choice from HESPR’s £5.25M+ costed works this week: Heritage estate body seeks Conservation architect, to 09/09/2026 28/08/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: National Theatre building is turning 50 28/08/2026
- Welsh Government consults on ‘A vision for culture and sport in Wales…Developing a new culture and sport strategy…’ – to 18/12 28/08/2026
- County Council’s Network (CCN) responds on New National Planning Policy Framework 28/08/2026
- RTPI on NPPF: … puts sustainable communities on the right track.. 28/08/2026
- England’s Mayors given powers to green light developments 28/08/2026
Daily Archives: 25/01/2022
IHBC’s submission informs Commons Select Committee Inquiry Report ‘Supporting our High Streets after Covid-19’
The Commons cross party Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee Inquiry into Supporting our High Streets after Covid-19 addresses points submitted in the IHBC’s submitted evidence. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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Nominate retired IHBC members and/or ‘successful learners’ for the IHBC Marsh Awards 2022 – closing 31 March
The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Trust, has launched the two 2022 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Aberdeen 2022 … Continue reading
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IHBC Signpost: List of 22 bid trends for 2022 compiled by experts
As more businesses look to bid for new contracts both in Scotland and further afield, bid experts Andrew Morrison and David Gray, directors at AM Bid, have compiled a list of 22 bid trends for the new year.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’: James Bond studios set for £500m expansion
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 news update on how ‘James Bond studios [are] set for … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the island’s doorstep’: Scheme to preserve ancient craft skills expanded across Ireland
A pilot project to revive the ancient craft skills needed to maintain historic monuments and buildings is being expanded across the island of Ireland, and is reported on by The Irish Examiner. image: for illustration purposes only – IHBC Context
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Wales is planning to convert a rail tunnel into Europe’s longest underground bike lane
The longest underground cycle path in Europe will be created in an old Victorian rail tunnel in South Wales.
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What if Old Buildings Are Greener Than New? New sustainability assessment counts structure’s history and future as well as energy
A new way of assessing sustainability takes into account a structure’s entire history and future, not just its energy bill, reports SLATE. image: © User:Colin and Kim Hansen / Wikimedia Commons https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/ City_of_London_skyline_from_London_City_Hall_-_ Sept_2015_-_Crop_Aligned.jpg
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Scottish Government throws out Culloden Moor holiday village appeal
Revised proposals for a holiday village near Culloden Moor in Inverness have been rejected by the Scottish Government. image: Wp82 at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons https://upload.wikimedia.org/ wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Culloden_Monument_02.jpg
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IHBC signpost: Natural Stone Awards 2022 – entry open
Entry is now open for the Natural Stone Awards 2022, with entries closing on 30 April.
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