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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: 07/10/2022
EXCLUSIVE AND FREE CPD at IHBC Council: ‘Understand leadership & management in conservation bodies – local trusts to the IHBC and beyond’, online, 2pm, 19 Oct
All categories of IHBC members – Supporters, Affiliates, Associates and Full Members – are invited to join the IHBC’s next free Council from 2pm on 19 October which includes IHBC updates, training on charity leadership and trustee/director roles, and our … Continue reading
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IHBC’s virtual Council to elect Institute’s President – Supporters to Full Members welcome 19 October: Details and statement
IHBC Council, the IHBC’s inclusive advisory and training body is responsible for electing the President (and Vice President) of the Institute. and the first election will be held on 19 October, with all IHBC member categories welcome to Council and … Continue reading
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REMINDER: IHBC Supporters: Free 1-hour online guidance sessions on Affiliate applications – Book now for 13 Oct, 1PM (IHBC CPD Certified)
The IHBC is delighted to offer our Supporter members free 1-hour online advice sessions that show just how straightforward our Affiliate application actually is, with the next session scheduled on Zoom at 1pm on Thursday 13th October, booking HERE.
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IHBC’s new CPD Circular: Catch-up CPD, on film, from ICOMOS UK on Wood to moisture + awards & research
The IHBC’s new-styled, easy access CPD Circular for October is out, with films, events, research, awards and more, all in line with our 25th anniversary ambitions for IHBC25.
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £159K+ costed works: NI Council seeks design teams with Conservation Consultants, closes 1/11
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 IHBC Director’s pick for this week is a call from a Northern Ireland Council … Continue reading
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RICS sustainability report: ‘Making informed decisions to mitigate negative environmental impact’
With the built environment estimated to be responsible for around 40% of global carbon emissions, RICS has produced a new sustainability report highlighting the need for sustainable strategies across the built environment to meet net zero commitments.
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BEFS + partners secure more Lottery Funds for ‘Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Sustainable Scottish Heritage Businesses’
Following the success of the 2021-22 Business support programme ‘Surviving to Thriving’ programme’, BEFS and partners have been awarded additional Lottery funding.
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Locally Listed Article 4 direction order to be introduced by Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council is introducing a new Article 4 Direction that will apply to all buildings on the List of Buildings of Local Architectural and/or Historic Interest (Local List) outside conservation areas. image: for illustration – zergo512, BSD <http://opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.php>, via Wikimedia … Continue reading
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‘Arts, Culture and the Brain’ report from the Arts Council England
The Arts Council England commissioned UCL’s Social Biobehavioural Research Group to investigate the impacts of creativity and culture on the brain and the report findings provide a strong evidence base for social prescribing programmes.
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Eastleigh BC awarded £68K after illegal tree felling
Eastleigh Borough Council (BC) has secured its largest ever fine and costs totalling over £68,000 after a local landowner cut down some trees. image: for illustration only
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Areas urged to ‘go for growth’ as Investment Zone applications open
Local areas can apply to host a new Investment Zone to boost growth, deliver homes and spread opportunity. image: Open Government Licence V3.0
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Jeremy Clarkson told to shut Diddly Squat Farm’s dining areas
Jeremy Clarkson has been ordered to shut his farm’s cafe and restaurant after a council claimed his business breached planning laws. image: for illustration only
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