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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: 07/05/2024
IHBC’s FREE Pre-Conference CPD webinar series for #IHBCReading2024 School continues: ‘Reading Abbey Revealed’ (10/5), Munstead Wood (16/05) & Reading’s changes (24/05)
The IHBC is delighted to announce 3 more free #IHBCReading2024 pre-conference CPD webinars in our exploration of ‘Place & Building Care…’, targeting IHBC’s ‘Management’ Area of Competence across conservation practice and historic estate management.
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Reserve your place at IHBC’s 2024 School #IHBCReading2024: Place and building care across 4 days, from £30+VAT for Virtual Day School
Secure your place at the IHBC’s 2024 Annual School, taking place online and in person in Reading, across 12/13-15 June, and centred on our blended Day School (14 June), with the Virtual School launch at IHBC’s MarketPlace:LIVE (12 June), all … Continue reading
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IHBC’s new CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards & more – from free pre-conference Reading School webinars, to retrofit (Quaker), regen (Bishop Auckland), BNG & more
IHBC’s CPD Circular for May offers the usual accessible Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for conservation professionals, and this month highlights #IHBCReading2024 School-themed pre-conference events, from enforcement to heritage estates, as well as some stunning Branch events to complement our … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Technology’ Competence signpost: Government harnesses AI to improve public project delivery
A new framework sets out how Artificial Intelligence will be harnessed to boost productivity in public project delivery. image for illustration
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’ reminder: ALL HESPR members’ staff get IHBC member rate at #IHBCReading2024 Virtual School, 14 June, only £30+VAT
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 again features IHBC’s School offer to HESPR members of IHBC member … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (construction) doorstep’: Housing plans unveiled for King’s Arms Hotel in Irvine
Local residents, businesses and other interested parties have been invited to a ‘Meet the Builder’ event to view plans for the redevelopment as housing of the historic King’s Arms Hotel in Irvine, reports ScottishConstructionNow. image for illustration
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HE updates on Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act Regulations
Historic England’s latest monthly ‘Planning Bulletin’ highlights some of the recent and forthcoming developments in the world of planning from a heritage perspective, including this month on Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0
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UK Government saves six vital community spaces from closure in Wales
Six vital community assets in Wales have been saved from closure, thanks to £3.1m announced by the UK Government. image: Capel y Tabernacl sign – Open Government Licence v3.0
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Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) coalition seeks cure for ‘shortage of accessible and adaptable homes’
The Centre for Better Ageing has highlighted a coalition of nine charities and housing organisations calling for urgent action to tackle the UK’s acute and growing shortage of accessible and adaptable homes. image for illustration: Open government Licence v3.0
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RTPI supports Government’s drive to deliver more homes on brownfield land
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has expressed its support for the government to build more homes on brownfield land but warns that new urban brownfield schemes must be closely monitored.
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RAAC discovered in 18 Scottish universities and colleges
Potentially dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has now been found in the buildings of 18 universities and colleges in Scotland. image for illustration: Open Government Licence V3.0
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: New report on value of heritage in Victoria by IHBC Member Kate Clark
The Heritage Council Victoria marks 50 years of the Victorian Heritage Register 1974-2024. image for illustration
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