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- IHBC’s ‘quick query’ to Officers & advisers etc. in UK LG conservation, to help inform our ‘call for changes’ to governments, open to 10/07 & after, and for network circulation 26/06/2026
- Spotlighting IHBC’s recent Council film, ‘Do Drop-in, before they drop out’: Our new, must-see interview on pre-Pre App options, and how talking to applicants can help make things better! 26/06/2026
- As 90% of ‘Virtual’ Newcastle School feedback is ‘5/5’ or ‘4/5’, IHBC celebrates success in 2026, in learning, partnerships, friends & more, with thanks & congrats to all as Bristol 2027 looms, in June, on ‘Climate Change and Significance’ 26/06/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 26/06/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: ‘Help Tackle One of Construction’s Biggest Killers: – Dust’…. a 5-minute survey open to 31 July 26/06/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD Signpost: Funding opportunity in AHRC large grants: Outline stage – to £3M, 16/09 26/06/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £10K+ costed works this week: Charity seeks Project Officer for its heritage events etc. programme, to 30/06 26/06/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (milling) doorstep’: Historic six-sailed windmill reopens following five-year restoration project 26/06/2026
- NAO assesses progress of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme 26/06/2026
- ARB introduces changes to routes to Registration 26/06/2026
- Government UK: ‘Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action’ 26/06/2026
- Consultation: Permitted development rights linked to schools, assets of community value, defence and conservation, to August 5 26/06/2026
- Better Planning Coalition sends letter to PM advocating for a planning system fit for climate, nature and people 26/06/2026
- Government’s UKREiiF update: ‘Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda’ 26/06/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: WHUK on ‘Heritage Adapts!’ launch 26/06/2026
- As 90% of ‘Virtual’ Newcastle School feedback is ‘5/5’ or ‘4/5’, IHBC celebrates success in 2026, in learning, partnerships, friends & more, with thanks & congrats to all as Bristol 2027 looms, in June, on ‘Climate Change and Significance’ 23/06/2026
- IHBC launches survey seeking suggestions for improvements from officers and advisers in local government conservation services across the UK 23/06/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 23/06/2026
- IHBC sponsors SAHGB’s ‘Untold Tales: Women Pioneers in British and Irish Architectural History’ with ‘Call for Papers’ to 26 June 23/06/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ CPD Signpost: Local Heritage Listing – Identifying and Conserving Local Heritage, by HE 23/06/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: New research explored at the third National Cathedrals Conference 23/06/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £6.2M+ costed works last week: Council seeks Green Belt Assessment, to 27/07, £180K 23/06/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: Dezeen on the ‘Sagrada Familia in LEGO’! 23/06/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Largest ever replica of a pre-historic building at Stonehenge 23/06/2026
- ‘Simpler, shared system’ for describing skills needs in the UK now launched 23/06/2026
Daily Archives: 21/11/2023
Your invitation to ‘A Medieval Christmas’, at Newcastle’s Black Gate, with IHBC’s North Branch, from £20 (with select free places too!)
Join in the North Branch Winter Event 2023 on 7 December from 5.30pm, with buffet, festive drinks and more at the Black Gate, Newcastle, for certificated CPD (Historic and Technology), from £20 (IHBC Retired members & Students free).
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CLOSING SOON – FINAL CHANCE: Consultation on joint IHBC-HTVF-CV ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ (CPPP)
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 ‘Evaluation’ signpost: The Pevsner Architectural Guides Series – 50 Years In 50 Books
Charles O’Brien (Joint Pevsner Series Editor) offers reflections on the history and development of the Pevsner series – the Pevsner Architectural Guides – and considers its importance in the field of architecture over 70 years since the first books were … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: BBC features Birmingham Cathedral’s stained glass restoration
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 highlights the BBC on Birmingham Cathedral’s stained glass windows being restored.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage the doorstep’: Famous Gallowgate tenement from 1771 now comes with climate control
A retrofit of one of Scotland’s famous tenements is tackling energy performance, improving health and wellbeing as well as preserving a vital legacy. image for illustration: Glasgow Southside Tenement by GeorgeRob at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
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CIOB on Ireland and NI: Call for reuse and refurbishment over demolition… with tax creating ‘a perverse environment’
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for urgent action to reduce the number of buildings being demolished instead of refurbished in Ireland and Northern Ireland, where ‘under Ireland’s current tax structure, a reduced rate of 13.5% VAT is … Continue reading
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The Restart Project: Sign-up options for ‘Right to Repair and Reuse Declaration’ – …Making repair more affordable…
The Restart Project’s ‘Right To Repair and Reuse Declaration’, calls for ‘Making repair more affordable, through tax reductions and repair vouchers’ and is available to sign online! image for illustration
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€16 million Digital Europe Programme: Commission opens calls to invest in data spaces for tourism and cultural heritage
The European Commission has opened new calls for proposals under the 2023-2024 Work Programmes of the Digital Europe Programme to strengthen digital capacities across the EU. image for illustration
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Levelling Up case studies brings together examples from communities across the UK
A new collection of levelling up case studies brings together examples from communities across the UK. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence: The Construction Industry Council Marks Milestone Anniversary
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) – the foremost membership body representing professionals within the built environment sector will on 1 November 2023 celebrate its 35th anniversary.
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Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums
More than 15,000 people are being helped into volunteering etc thanks to government investment in England. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: Winnipeg’s resurgence as a Canadian centre of architectural heritage
Abundant with rich culture, history and fascinating architecture, Winnipeg may be the best Canadian city you have not yet discovered, and purported to have the most heritage buildings in the entire country. image for illustration: Rotundasouth by Public Domain, Commons … Continue reading
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