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- WM Branch’s ‘CPD Competence Suite No.2’ on IHBC’s YouTube: ‘The Conservation Hour: Series 2’ – Competence-based learning (open to non-members) with thoughts sought on a Series 3 14/04/2026
- Top marks for IHBC’s latest Council as LA Conservation service talks, papers & film get 10/10 from nearly 20% of 120+ delegates, shaping the survey for our new parliamentary push 14/04/2026
- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 14/04/2026
- IHBC opens Corporate Plan 2026-30 (‘CP30’) development with CP25 consultation, noting Charter, Parliamentary 5 Commitments, volunteer investment & more – to 28/02 & after 14/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Philosophy’ CPD Signpost: The UK Stained Glass Repository… finding stained glass windows new homes 14/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ CPD Signpost: HE launches two short films that explain the role of the HERs 14/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (community) doorstep’: Some half of homes with planning permission since 2012-13 not yet built says Local Councils Network. 14/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Church) doorstep’: Catholic Bishops Conference welcomes £400K to unlock historic potential of former Catholic seminary 14/04/2026
- Museum of London demolition legal challenge dismissed in court 14/04/2026
- Government Publishes ‘partial response’ to Energy Performance of Buildings Consultation 14/04/2026
- APPGEBE: ‘Government must not sacrifice quality in drive to build 1.5 million homes’ 14/04/2026
- DWP consults on merger of training bodies 14/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: European Heritage Hub launches ‘Open Call’ for articles under In Varietate Concordia Columns initiative 14/04/2026
- Top marks for IHBC’s latest Council as LA Conservation service talks, papers & film get 10/10 from nearly 20% of 120+ delegates, shaping the survey in our new parliamentary push 10/04/2026
- Don’t need your paper Context? Do everyone a favour and pass it on, ‘Spreading the Word’ to help the Conservation Professional! 10/04/2026
- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Cross UK on ‘Fire in historic buildings: reflections following the Glasgow Union Street fire’ 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Design’ CPD Signpost: MHCLG seeks input from LAs & applicants for evidence base on impact of Design Codes 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (council) doorstep’: Birmingham City Council issues late update on Black Sabbath pub – the full story so far 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (former) doorstep’: Grade II Mill in Leek, Staffordshire demolished after being destroyed by fire 10/04/2026
- CPRE: Fixes for England land use crisis ‘already exist but… fragmented and…neglected’ argues report 10/04/2026
- Historic Houses report highlights ongoing challenges for ‘A Fragile Inheritance…’ 10/04/2026
- Buildings Must Adapt Faster to Climate Change, says Saint-Gobain – Arup Report 10/04/2026
- New Towns programme needs a compelling national vision, says new Lords’ report 10/04/2026
- Submission for the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA)2026 now open, till 30/04 10/04/2026
Daily Archives: 17/11/2023
IHBC signs up to CHN’s COP28 ‘Culture at the Heart of Climate Action’: Global call to the UNFCCC to include cultural heritage, the arts and creative sectors in climate policy
The IHBC is delighted to join signatories to the Climate Heritage Network (CHN) Call to Action to put ‘Culture at the Heart of Climate Action’, asking the UNFCCC to include cultural heritage, the arts and creative sectors in climate policy.
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Serious about your career? Get IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’, for diverse roles, disciplines, specialisms and levels, from Jersey and Chatham Dockyard to archaeology and councils…
To help connect employers’ needs and practitioners’ skills, the IHBC regularly updates NewsBlog readers on the wide-ranging opportunities on our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, so be sure to sign up for free alerts and ‘stay ahead’ with the our unique … Continue reading
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IHBC ‘Finance & Economics’ Signpost: ‘A global carbon tax could be an ethical solution to the world’s problems’
Ioli Kynigou writing in New Civil Engineer suggests global carbon tax could be an ethical solution to the world’s. image for illustration only – Open Government Licence v3.0
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LAST CHANCE: Consultation on joint IHBC-HTVF-CV ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ (CPPP) closes soon
A consultation on updating and enhancing the IHBC-HTVF-Civic Voice joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ has been launched, as we look at renewing this cross-sector statement on practice principles for specialists working in built and historic environment conservation roles.
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £1.1M+ costed works: Council seeks Heritage etc Planning Consultant for project work, closing 1/12, to £25K
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 call from a Borough council for a … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage the doorstep’: Demolishing Ayr Station Hotel ‘would have huge environment impact’
A campaigner has warned the Scottish Government that proposals to demolish Ayr’s fire-ravaged Station Hotel could have a major environmental impact, reports The Ayr Advertiser. image for illustration only – Ayr Station Hotel By Goodreg3 – Own work, CC BY-SA … Continue reading
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RTPI launches campaign to tackle online misinformation and support planners
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched the ‘It Takes Planners &’ campaign on World Town Planning Day, aiming to tackle misinformation online by raising the awareness of the pivotal role planners play in creating liveable, healthy communities. image … Continue reading
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Bates Wells – General Election 2024: Charity Campaigning guide
Law firm Bates Wells has partnered with the Sheila McKechnie Foundation to issue guidance to ‘demystify some of the rules around charity campaigning.
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HE opens consultation on Advice on Climate Change and Historic Building Adaptation
Historic England (HE) has published draft advice that aims to provide clear and consistent advice on balancing climate action with building adaptation. image: Historic England (Solar panels in use at Chippenham Hall, Cambridgeshire© Historic England Archive DP440260 Grade II listed)
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Proposals sought for new National Parks in Scotland
Communities and organisations are being invited to submit their proposals to become Scotland’s next National Park. image for illustration only – Fiona Newton
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Ecclesiastical Insurance: Charity sector concerns laid bare in new report
Spiralling costs caused by inflation is one of the biggest risks facing the charity sector, according to a new report from Ecclesiastical Insurance. image Ecclesiastical Charity Risk Barometer
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National Trust issues key manifesto asks to protect nature and heritage for everyone
The National Trust’s Director-General Hilary McGrady on 26 October outlined the three minimum requirements any future Government should commit to, so the future of nature and heritage can be secured for everyone.
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SAHGB and the RIBA Collections – The Foundation Stone of the House of Architecture report about current state of affairs
With the ending of the partnership between the RIBA and V+A raised issues in the future of the institute’s Drawings collection, the SAHGB has published an initial report from Dr Adrian Steel, Director of Collections and Programmes at RIBA, about … Continue reading
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