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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
Monthly Archives: April 2022
IHBC’s latest CPD Circular now out: Accessible cross-sector support, incudes #IHBCAberdeen2022 School’s video promo + ‘pre-School’ virtual talk, 20/04
The IHBC’s regular and free CPD Circular is out, signposting sector-wide learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including a free Aberdeen 2022 pre-School online talk by Miles Glendinning on ‘mass housing…’, on 20 April, as well as the open-access 2022 … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Aberdeen School – #IHBCAberdeen2022 – School Bursaries still available, supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund: Apply Now!
Bursaries for the Aberdeen 2022 School are still available, supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund, so if you think you deserve one, apply now!
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Welcome to #IHBC25: 25 years since we turned professional – with ideas invited on how to mark our heritage and look ahead too
Our new subscription year – April 2022 to March 2023 – will see the IHBC mark a quarter of a century since our incorporation as a professional body supporting and accrediting built and historic environment conservation specialists, so we’re kick-starting … Continue reading
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IHBC IMHO signpost: Building on net zero – From pledges to priorities in 2022, via the World Built Environment Forum
Kisa Zehra, Sustainability Analyst writes for the World Built Environment Forum has written on the theme ‘Building on net zero: From pledges to priorities in 2022’ for the World Built Environment Forum. image: for illustration purposes only
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: AJ on a UK ‘radical self-build experiment’
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 the AJ on a UK ‘radical self-build experiment’.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: More than 150 objections to new Bristol suburb
More than 150 local residents have objected to plans by the owner of Bristol City to create a new suburb near Ashton Gate Stadium as there are concerns over the loss of a green space on the edge of the … Continue reading
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UK City of Culture 2025 shortlist revealed
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has revealed the four places shortlisted for the prestigious UK City of Culture 2025 title and the winner will be announced in May. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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Charles Wagner IHBC presented with the SPAB’s Esher Award 2021
Charles Wagner IHBC is the winner of the 2021 Esher Award, which honours his outstanding contribution to building conservation and the work of the SPAB. image: SPAB Chair Nichola Tasker presented the award at the AGM in December 2021. Credit: … Continue reading
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Historic England Launches new map revealing a century of England from the air
On 22 March 2022, Historic England launched its new Aerial Photography Explorer – which for the first time allows users to search and explore an online map showing aerial photographs of England over the past 100 years. image: HE
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Take part in Heritage Open Days (HOD) 9-18/09/22 – Register your event now!
How to get involved in Heritage Open Days – To join the amazing network of local organisers across the country, register with us online. If you get stuck at any point we’re only a phone call or an email away.
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Decade of development ‘has saved Edinburgh’s built heritage’
Only two Category ‘A’ listed buildings will remain ‘at risk’ in Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site once current or planned restoration work is complete – down 14 from a decade ago – according to new figures released today by the City … Continue reading
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Welcome to #IHBC25 – 25 years since we turned professional – with ideas invited on how to mark our heritage and look ahead too
Our new subscription year – April 2022 to March 2023 – will see the IHBC mark a quarter of a century since our incorporation as a professional body supporting and accrediting built and historic environment conservation specialists, so we’re kick-starting … Continue reading
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Reminder: IHBC opens #IHBCAberdeen2022 School Booking; Hear Griff Rhys Jones (on film) and more explore ‘heritage on the edge’ with virtual and in-person options
The IHBC has opened booking for the 2022 Aberdeen School on 15 & 16-18 June, supported by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils and sponsored by MFL Affinity, and including a film featuring Griff Rhys Jones ‘in conversation’ with the IHBC at the ‘blended’ … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Aberdeen School – #IHBCAberdeen2022 – School Bursaries still available, supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund: Apply Now!
Bursaries for the Aberdeen 2022 School are still available, supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund, so if you think you deserve one, apply now!
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £62M+ works this week: Heritage body seeks Parliamentary advice, closing 07/04, valued £50K+
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 national heritage body for Parliamentary … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep (& #IHBCAberdeen2022 too): Cumbernauld town centre demolition debate
News of the planned demolition of Cumbernauld town centre has drawn much debate as for some the plans are welcome news and for others it’s the destruction of valuable cultural heritage, reports The National, as it explores issues raised around … Continue reading
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£1.5M boost for historic churches from the Heritage Stimulus Fund
A £1.5 million funding boost for historic churches comes from the Heritage Stimulus Fund, part of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund aimed at supporting local economies and jobs across the country.
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Heritage Trust Network launches new ‘Youth Forum’
The Heritage Trust Network (HTN) Youth Forum has been launched for people aged between 18 and 30 who are interested in heritage, who want their voice to be heard in the heritage sector, and who want to help heritage organisations.
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UKRI funding opportunity: Enhance your career through an architecture or design secondment, closing 26/05
Apply for funding to develop your skills and exchange knowledge through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Innovation Scholars programme. This secondment opportunity is focused on architecture and design, closing 26 May 2022.
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Heritage Heroes Awards 2021 announced
Two Heritage Heroes have been recognised for their exceptional service to the UK’s heritage sector.
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Levelling Up Fund Round 2: prospectus issued – closing 6 July
The prospectus for the second round of the Levelling Up fund will focus on the same three themes as the first: local transport projects that make a genuine difference; town centre and high street regeneration and support for the UK’s … Continue reading
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