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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: 14/06/2023
Time too tight to catch up on ‘Climate Change and the Historic Environment’ at #IHBCSwansea2023 on June 23: Simply book your virtual Day School place from £30+VAT and review the record after!
On 23 June the IHBC hosts a targeted examination into ‘Climate Change and the Historic Environment’, with current thinking from lead practitioners, funders, researchers & bodies across the UK, so if you are too busy to even drop in live … Continue reading
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UPDATE on IHBC’s Heritage MarketPlace:LIVE sessions (21/06, from 4.30PM; free & open to all) with HE, HES, Woodland Trust, Civic Voice & more (including Canada) and supporting #IHBCSwansea2023 on ‘Climate Change & the HE’
The IHBC has updated details for our Heritage MarketPlace:LIVE Zoom Breakout Rooms topics and hosts, for 21 June, where anyone registered can meet, network, ask and learn about a huge range of heritage-linked topics, live and online, supporting #IHBCSwansea2023.
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REMINDER: IHBC launches #IHBCPetitionforCharter consultation web hub & resource: Peruse, pass on and promote
The IHBC has launched its consultation web hub & resource offering context, updates and more on the prospect of an IHBC Petition for Charter – #IHBCPetitionforCharter – to help engagement on the issues around the IHBC seeking a Royal Charter … Continue reading
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IHBC Signpost to Scotland’s Engine Shed: Myth-busting blog raising energy efficiency awareness and standards for traditional buildings
The drive to net-zero and the need to reduce carbon emissions has led to the creation of a wide range of energy efficiency standards about the energy performance of buildings, including traditionally constructed buildings, this blog from Historic Environment Scotland’s … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: DB features IHBC’s NW Branch Conference report which asks on climate change & heritage adaptation, ‘Not if, but how?
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 Designing Buildings (DB) on IHBC’s North West Branch Conference report … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep: Falling masonry from Thurso old bank building shuts A9
A number of roads were cordoned off by police in Thurso after a large section of masonry fell off a building, reports The Herald Scotland. image: Highland Council
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Prison sentence for directors after wall collapse kills five
Two company directors have been jailed and given combined fines of £1.6m after a wall collapsed killing five men.
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Common Vision seeks young people’s views on culture, creativity & cultural education: Help shape England’s cultural education plan
Common Vision is working with Arts Council England to research young people’s views on culture, creativity and cultural education in a government-funded project supporting children and young people as they share their experiences of arts and culture.
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Become a London Borough of Culture!
Applications will be open from July 2023 to become the London Borough of Culture 2025 or 2027, or a Cultural Impact Award winner. image: London Assembly website
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Green apprenticeships celebrated in honour of the Coronation
Six green apprenticeships have been marked with the Coronation emblem in recognition of their sustainability credentials. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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Dame Caroline Dinenage MP elected Chair of Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Dame Caroline Dinenage has been elected Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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