Monthly Archives: October 2023

HE: London Advisory Committee – Voluntary – Four opportunities available

Posted on 17/10/2023 by IHBC

Historic England (HE) is seeking up to four candidates with expertise in Architecture (sustainable development and masterplanning), Urban design, Architectural history, Planning and local government or World Heritage Sites management.

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Institute of Sustainable Heritage, UCL PhD research: Participation call on ‘Curating organisational knowledge…’

Posted on 17/10/2023 by IHBC

The Institute of Sustainable Heritage, UCL, is calling for cultural heritage organisations and sector participation in PhD research into ‘Curating organisational knowledge in cultural heritage management’. image for illustration: Ari Volanakis, (2023) Curating organisational knowledge in cultural heritage management | UCL, … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s CPD Forms update: Now on Excel, with enhanced functions & graphics to guide you on IHBC’s holistic conservation competences

Posted on 13/10/2023 by IHBC

After piloting new forms for registering CPD (Continuing Professional Development) learning over the past year, the IHBC is delighted to announce the full version of the new Excel based CPD form is now available for download from the IHBC’s CPD … Continue reading →

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IHBC welcomes Home Decarbonisation Skills Training Competition Phase 2 update: Successful project bids include IHBC CPD Recognised Provider ESC

Posted on 13/10/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC has welcomed the Government’s listing of successful project bids for Phase 2 of the Home Decarbonisation Skills Training Competition, which includes IHBC CPD Recognised provider ESC among qualifying training courses.

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IHBC’s ‘Professional’ Signpost No. 1: DBW collates industry response to Prime Ministers Net Zero policy announcement

Posted on 13/10/2023 by IHBC

Designing Buildings (DB) has collated some sector responses to the recent speech by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announcing changes to the government’s Net Zero strategy.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £591K+ costed works: Council seeks Conservation Accredited design team for GII ‘Arcade’, closing 17/11, valued to £375K

Posted on 13/10/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick this week features a city council’s call for a Conservation Accredited … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Haunting pictures show aftermath of devastating fire to Ayr Station Hotel

Posted on 13/10/2023 by IHBC

Haunting pictures show the aftermath of a devastating fire to Ayr Station Hotel reports the Daily Record News. Image of Ayr Station Hotel for illustration: by Goodreg3 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

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DCMS: Guidance on how to deal with contested commemorative heritage assets

Posted on 13/10/2023 by IHBC

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has issued guidance is for use by all custodians of commemorative heritage assets needing advice on how to deal with calls to relocate or remove them from public display, with linked case studies … Continue reading →

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National Trust devotes record sum to historic buildings and collections conservation in 2022/23

Posted on 13/10/2023 by IHBC

The National Trust dedicated a record amount of funds to the conservation of historic buildings and collections in the last financial year, the charity’s latest Annual Report reveals.

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Nominations for Vic Soc’s Top 10 Endangered Buildings list 2024 now open

Posted on 13/10/2023 by IHBC

The Victorian Society (Vic Soc) is asking the public to nominate threatened Victorian and Edwardian buildings for their list of Top 10 Endangered Buildings to be announced in 2024. image: VS website The Coach & Horses Hotel, Wallsend. Credit: Graham … Continue reading →

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BECD Product Database site currently down due to demand and data quantity

Posted on 13/10/2023 by IHBC

The website of Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD) – the free-to-use accessible repository of whole-life carbon assessments of built assets etc data – is down due to ‘the amount of people trying to access the site… and the quantity of … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Support Officer updates Branch Committees on new developments and opportunities

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

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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Thoughts on IHBC’s future still sought: #IHBCPetitionforCharter survey to guide future planning – with taster responses listed – so send your thoughts in ASAP

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

While the detailed interrogation of the first ‘scoping’ survey on the IHBC’s Petition for Charter awaits our consultant’s review, the exercise is already helping shape our corporate planning priorities, as members’ thoughts on our future are still eagerly sought HERE, … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: IHBC on ‘2023… the 10 year anniversary of the HESPR Tender Alert!’

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

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 IHBC on 2023 as the 10th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Planning enforcement notice issued for substantial variations from permissions

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has announced its decision, as the local planning authority, to progress with enforcement action against the Comer Homes Group’s Mast Quay Phase II development. image: Royal Borough of Greenwich website

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: ‘… find out which historic Dewsbury buildings have recently been listed’

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

The Dewsbury Reporter celebrates as twelve historic Dewsbury buildings have been listed and one upgraded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England, giving them greater protection and recognition. image for illustration: Dewsbury Town … Continue reading →

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Plans to scrap nutrient neutrality rules blocked by Lords

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

Members of the House of Lords voted against a government amendment to scrap nutrient neutrality rules… image for illustration: Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament

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Historic England: Training Newsletter now out

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

Historic England’s Sector Resilience & Skills Team has issue its Training Newsletter, providing updates on training and learning opportunities for the heritage sector.

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Raac in Houses of Parliament poses ‘no immediate risk’

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

Crumbling concrete that led to the closure of buildings at more than 100 schools has been found in Parliament, as Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was found in one part of the Palace of Westminster. image for illustration: Parliamentary copyright … Continue reading →

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INTO shares ‘Broadening Access’ toolkit

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) has shared its ‘Broadening access’ toolkit, along with partners, the Czech National Trust.

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Heritage charities celebrate share of £1million fund

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

Six heritage charities are celebrating today after receiving donations of £1,000 each as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.

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Sir Nicholas Coleridge appointed as the new Chair of Historic Royal Palaces

Posted on 10/10/2023 by IHBC

His Majesty the King has appointed Sir Nicholas Coleridge as the new Chair of Historic Royal Palaces from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026.

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IHBC welcomes CHN update: ‘Taking Culture and Heritage’s Climate Advocacy to the Next Level’

Posted on 06/10/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC, a member of the Climate Heritage Network (CHN), has welcomed the CHN update on the 2023 UN Climate Change conference (COP28) in Dubai, hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and running from 30/11 to 12/12.

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IHBC’s Research spotlight: New projects measure value of culture and heritage to society – from London, Liverpool, Glasgow, HE & more

Posted on 06/10/2023 by IHBC

Six projects underpinned by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will develop a formal and multidisciplinary approach to valuing the benefits of culture and heritage assets to society. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £1M+ works: Framework Agreement for specialist conservation advice etc., to 26/10/2023, valued £800K

Posted on 06/10/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick this week features the opening by a government department of a … Continue reading →

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