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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: 11/11/2022
IHBC’s Support Officer updates Branch Committee reps on new developments and opportunities in #IHBC25
The IHBC’s Branch and Volunteer Support Officer Jude Wheeler has written to IHBC Branch Committee representatives across the UK to update all on new developments and opportunities.
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IHBC welcomes 50th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention on 16/11, and in #IHBC25
The IHBC is delighted to welcome formally the 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, on 16 November 2022.
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IHBC’s Tech Panel (and #IHBCSwansea2023 School) Chair joins FREE webinar 18/11 – Saving Energy in the Cultural Sector…
The Cultural Sector FM Hub – a volunteer run group which has members representing over 90 cultural institutions across the UK – is hosting a free webinar on 18/11 at noon, on ‘Saving Energy in the Cultural Sector…’ with contributors … Continue reading
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IHBC’s COP27 Signpost: Daily updates from the Presidency
With so many routes news from COP27, finding what you need is the challenge, so the IHBC lists a few below from the Presidency, all of which can be found HERE.
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IHBC Signpost: VAG Winter Conference bursaries (x2) closing 3 December – 7/8 Jan, Leicester
The Vernacular Architecture Group (VAG) is offering two bursaries to assist registered students or early career professionals to attend the 2023 VAG Winter Conference (based in Leicester on 7/01), closing 3 December.
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £85K+ costed works: National heritage body seeks advice on site selection etc., due 11/11, £60K
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 national natural and … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (eco) doorstep’: Former Manchester industrial wasteland now new Nature Reserve
A former industrial wasteland in Manchester has officially been designated an 1,824-acre nature reserve that will provide 300,000 locals with access to nature, reports EcoWatch. image: Wigan Council Facebook
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DCMS Committee calls for urgent financial support and new regional funding focus to level up country through culture
Urgent financial support is needed for cultural and amenity centres facing an ‘existential threat’ from the cost-of-living crisis, MPs said in a report, so to fulfil its commitment to ‘levelling up’ the UK, Government needs to tackle geographical funding imbalances. … Continue reading
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Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2022
Historic England (HE) has published its Heritage at Risk Register for 2022, its annual snapshot of the critical health of England’s most valued historic places and those most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or … Continue reading
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REMINDER: Europa Nostra’s 20th anniversary European Heritage Awards: Open for entries for 2023, to 25 November
The Call for Entries for the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2023 is now open with webinar guidance on 7/11.
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Carbon Trust Impact Report published
The Carbon Trust has published its ‘Impact Report’ reviewing its mission, work and impact, and its journey to Net zero.
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Aerospace museum proposed for Balado’s ‘golf ball’ spy station
Balado’s famous ‘golf ball’ spy station is set to be repurposed as an aerospace museum under plans currently in development.
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