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- 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
- Government UK: Full steam ahead to fast-track more homes near stations 28/08/2026
- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ spans disciplines, levels & sectors, from Conservation Professionals to early career, in craft, landscape, architecture & more 25/08/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: Free entry to Listed Property Show, Malvern, 9-10 October … just email Charlie, or bring your IHBC business card! 25/08/2026
- LAST WEEK FOR IHBC’s 2026 Gus Astley Student Award: Open to 31/08 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCBristolBath2027, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’ 25/08/2026
- 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 25/08/2026
- IHBC calls for sign-up to UK-wide survey of heritage workers who ‘use science and technology’: Led by RICHeS & Icon, to 31 August 25/08/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 25/08/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: £6bn North Manchester regeneration risks leaving older residents feeling ‘culturally displaced’ 25/08/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’ double up! IHBC calls for member assessors while Building reports on ‘Plymouth – UK Design Capital shortlist’ 25/08/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: New exhibition explores the past, present and future of Edinburgh’s North Bridge 25/08/2026
- National Parks UK & partners: Joint statement on the historic environment of National Parks UK published 25/08/2026
- Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home 25/08/2026
- Official Statistics: Community and Engagement Survey 2025/26: summary report 25/08/2026
Daily Archives: 11/04/2023
IHBC’s Members… with benefits: 20% discount on ‘moisture-related threats’ online course (next on 20/05 & 01/06)
The IHBC is delighted to announce 20% member discounts for the 1-day online course on damp, mould and condensation by IHBC Technical Panel Chair Professor John Edwards, and aligned with the IHBC-supported cross-sector standard, the Joint Position Statement (JPS) on … Continue reading
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New IHBC MATE sessions available: CPD-certified advice on IHBC accreditation applications – sign up now for 19/04 or after
The IHBC has posted new, and open Membership Application Training Event (MATE) sessions, with places at these 3-hour online accreditation guidance sessions offered on a ‘first come’ basis, with CPD certificates and, for non-members, 1-year IHBC ‘taster’ membership worth up … Continue reading
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IHBC’s new online ‘Training’ resource sets scene for Branch CPD Training Pilot launch and more
After a well-received IHBC Branch Committee consultation, the IHBC has launched a new training webpage to underpin the upgrade of our pre-COVID Local Delivery (Branch) CPD training pilot and consolidate current training support while setting the stage for forthcoming initiatives.
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Spotlight on Context for #IHBC25: Hear how new members answer ‘Why join the IHBC?’
Marking the 25th anniversary of the IHBC – #IHBC25 – our ‘IHBC at 25’ issue of Context in December looked back why budding and already-established conservation professionals joined the IHBC, as taken from Context’s New Member Profile column.
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IHBC Project Signpost: A bridge so far – HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct via Construction News
Crossing a busy road and several waterways, building HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct has prompted some novel approaches, and for Construction News Ben Vogel explores how the Align JV is taking on the challenge. image: for illustration only – HS2
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: IHBC on 2023 Swansea School booking opening and new MarketPlace freebies and options
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 IHBC on the 2023 School launch.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Peckham Rye station’s long-lost waiting room reopening this May
For more than 50 years, a hidden chamber in Peckham Rye station has slumbered, its fine Victorian plasterwork crumbling and its woodwork rotting, but now is reopening this May, reports Timeout. image: for illustration – by Sunil060902 – Own work, … Continue reading
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Tewkesbury BC: Successful prosecution for unauthorised greenbelt development
Tewkesbury Borough Council has successfully prosecuted an individual for developing greenbelt land without planning permission and failing to comply with two planning enforcement notices.
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Plymouth council leader quits after approving cutting down of 110 trees
Tory councillor Richard Bingley signed off night-time mass felling as part of £12m regeneration scheme. image: for illustration – Plymouth as seen from the Wheel of Plymouth by Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Glasgow City Heritage Trust appoints Niall Murphy as new Director
Glasgow City Heritage Trust has announced the appointment of Niall Murphy as the Trust’s new Director. image: GCHT
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DCMS: Areas of research interest for good policy and decision-making, update
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) has updated its areas of research interest, where it summarises the most important research questions facing DCMS.
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Great British Railways announces host of new rail headquarters
Great British Railways is to become the new public body that is responsible for the running of the nation’s railways, and Derby City Council has announced that it has been successful in the competition to serve as its new home. … Continue reading
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