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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: 05/12/2023
IHBC welcomes HE’s Heritage Counts 2023
The IHBC has welcomed the launch of Historic England’s Heritage Counts 2023, which ‘provides evidence on the economic value of heritage, the intricate relationship between heritage and wellbeing, and… Heritage Indicators that… gross value added (GVA) figures’. image for illustration … Continue reading
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IHBC seeks paid expert leads for priority new topics in Branch CPD training: ‘Fire Protection’, ‘Enforcement’ and ‘Placemaking & Design Codes’: Closing 6 January 2024
The IHBC is seeking ‘expressions of interest’ from nationally recognised lead conservation experts in three new priority areas: ‘Fire Protection & Regulations’, ‘Enforcement’, and ‘Placemaking & Design Codes’ as it expands the IHBC Branch CPD training pilot, which funds locally … Continue reading
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Your invitation to ‘A Medieval Christmas’, at Newcastle’s Black Gate, with IHBC’s North Branch, 7 December, 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 updating 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 ‘Practice’ signpost from Wales: Neath Port Talbot Council Biodiversity Duty Plan
Neath Port Talbot Council (NPTC) has a legal duty to maintain and enhance biodiversity, and in so doing, promote the resilience of ecosystems, and a new Biodiversity Duty Plan demonstrates how they hope to fulfil that duty.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: IHBC on #IHBCReading2024 and sponsorship opportunities
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’s pre-launch notice for the Home Page to the … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Objections lodged to proposals by Stella McCartney to build seafront house near Mallaig
Highland Council has received more than 50 objections to a proposal by fashion designer Stella McCartney to build a seafront house close to Mallaig, reports Scottish Construction Now. image of Mallaig for illustration by Bradscorner, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia … Continue reading
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LUHC Parliamentary Committee inquiry: Children, young people and the built environment, call for evidence closes 2/01/2024
The Parliamentary Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (LUHC) is calling for written evidence as part of an inquiry aimed at exploring the impact of the built environment on children and young people’s health and wellbeing across England, closing 2 … Continue reading
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UK skills training to be transformed with innovative projects
People across the country set to benefit from more skills training, with £200 million to help them launch careers in key industries, writes the UK Government. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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National Church Awards winners 2023 announced
The National Churches Trust has shared news on the winners of the National Church Awards 2023.
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Historic Houses Awards announced
The Historic Houses Awards have been announced for glorious gardens, priceless collections, outstanding restoration projects, and efforts to promote education or environmental sustainability. image for illustration: Glenarm Castle Walled Garden
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New planning guidance for Tall Buildings in Glasgow city centre being developed
Glasgow City Council is developing new planning guidance for tall buildings in the city centre which will guide decisions on their design and location. image for illustration: By Ian Dick from Glasgow, UK – Dawn over Glasgow, CC BY 2.0
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New President for CIAT as Eddie Weir is inaugurated
Eddie Weir PCIAT was inaugurated at the close of the Institute’s AGM in Birmingham. image for illustration: Eddie Weir Linkedin profile
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Appointment of Baroness Penn as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in DLUHC
Baroness Penn has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
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