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- IHBC@Surveyor Live 26: At a ‘community event created by surveyors, for surveyors’ IHBC’s staff, volunteers & consultants advise and more, winning endorsements too (Thanks Richard Oxley!) 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s latest Council Update: LA Conservation service talks and feedback, learning lessons as we shape our staff survey for a new parliamentary push 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 School FREE pre-conference webinars: Accessible learning for all (& excellent CPD too!) 29/05 (… intervention in international contexts), 05/06 (… skills… for Adaptive Reuse, a planning take with the RTPI, 2026 School Friend) 26/05/2026
- IHBC opens Corporate Plan 2026-30 (‘CP30’) development with CP25 consultation, noting Charter, Parliamentary 5 Commitments, volunteer investment & more – to 28/02 & after 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Communication’ CPD Signpost: Scotland’s Engine Shed on ‘Why building conservation is important for the future’ 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Circular construction policies key to reversing nature loss in cities, says new IUCN report 26/05/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: DB looks via IHBC… ‘From medieval scribes to modern word art’ 26/05/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (footie) doorstep’: Historic site of First Hampden scores scheduled status 26/05/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (vinyl) doorstep’: 11 Historic Buildings and Places That Feature on Album Covers 26/05/2026
- CLC’s Construct Zero: A refreshed programme with updated priorities. 26/05/2026
- Heritage Network’s ‘Digital Heroes’… ‘to connect digitally savvy 18-30 year olds with UK’s heritage organisations and help with their digital challenges’ 26/05/2026
- ACE report finds commercial strategy drives cultural sector income growth 26/05/2026
- Icon appoints Michael Osbaldeston as new Chair of the Board of Trustees 26/05/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: New Report Charts Path for Canadian Register of Historic Places 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 ‘Adaptive Reuse’ School CPD Circular & Invitation: Your guide to accessible, low-cost CPD with a global reach online – Virtual School (19/06, IHBC rates for RTPI members), Free webinars (for all); Day & Full Schools with exhibitors (closed) 22/05/2026
- IHBC’s latest Council Update: LA Conservation service talks and feedback, learning lessons as we shape our staff survey for a new parliamentary push 22/05/2026
- EARLY NOTICE: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ soon to seek ‘Interest’ from leads in relevant conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 22/05/2026
- Hear more from the RTPI , IHBC’s Newcastle School ‘Friends’ – as IHBC-member rates on offer to RTPI members for our Virtual Day School, 19/06 22/05/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 School FREE pre-conference webinars: Accessible learning for all (& excellent CPD too!) 29/05 (… intervention in international contexts), 05/06 (… skills… for Adaptive Reuse, a planning take with the RTPI, 2026 School Friend) 22/05/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ and ‘Research’ Signpost: Call to help Scottish survey of heritage-related content in construction education 22/05/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity, new report shows 22/05/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £486K+ costed works this week: Trust seeks accredited lead for feasibility etc work on listed property, to £28K+ 22/05/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (risky) doorstep’: Shakespeare Birthplace Trust places Hall’s Croft on HE’s at Risk Register 22/05/2026
- CPRE launches urban countryside campaign: ‘On the Edge 22/05/2026
- Public Practice Recruitment & Skills Report 2025 22/05/2026
Daily Archives: 14/05/2024
IHBC’s FREE Pre-Conference CPD webinar series for #IHBCReading2024 School continues: Munstead Wood (16/05) & Reading’s conservation and development (24/05)
The IHBC looks forward to 2 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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IHBC’s Technical Panel Chair appointed to STBA Board: ‘… strengthening ties between the two organisations..’
The IHBC is delighted to announce that the Chair of our Technical Panel, Professor John Edwards, has been appointed to the Board of the Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA), strengthening ties between the two organisations.
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IHBC’s Reading 2024 School CPD Circular now out: Still places left on Full School (12/13-15 June), Day (14/06) & Virtual, from only £30+VAT, with free pre-School webinars too
IHBC’s newest 2024 Reading School CPD Circular offers dedicated guidance on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and resources, for interdisciplinary conservation professionals especially, in and around #IHBCReading2024 reading2024.ihbc.org.uk.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: AJ on ‘architects without CSCS ‘skills’ card…’
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 Architects’ Journal (AJ) reporting on a call: ‘Don’t ban … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Proposals for ‘bonkers’ Broad Street skyscraper over listed building refused
Proposals for ‘bonkers’ Broad Street skyscraper over listed building refused and one Birmingham councillor described the proposed development as ‘frankly ludicrous’, reports Birmingham Live. image for illustration: Broad Street Birmingham Public Domain Commons Wikimedia
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Policy Exchange: New report shows that building more tall buildings is not the solution to the housing crisis
A new report for Policy Exchange, on ‘Tall Buildings: A Policy Framework for Responsible High-Rise and Better Density’, argues that the unplanned proliferation of tall buildings has not delivered the housing Britain needs and calls for a more responsible approach … Continue reading
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New guide on how to create 20-minute neighbourhood launched in Dundee
A new guide outlining how the concept of a 20-minute neighbourhood can be applied in practice has been created by an urban design expert at the University of Dundee. © The Authors 2024. This work is openly licensed via CC … Continue reading
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Trinity research on Valentia Slate results in its designation as a Heritage Stone
The natural stone, Valentia Slate, only occurs in Co. Kerry and which has been used since at least 1816, has recently been awarded the Status of ‘International Union of Geological Sciences Heritage Stone’, a coveted award exclusive to stones with … Continue reading
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England’s new policy paper on ‘Apprenticeship Funding’
UK Government publishes new paper which sets out the policy for apprenticeship funding in England, for new starts from 1 April 2024. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0
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Investing in Planning: A consultation on resourcing Scotland’s planning system, to 31/05
A Scottish Government consultation explores a range of solutions to support resourcing of the planning system while acknowledging that ‘We live in financially constrained times’.
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Clarice Cliff, 20th century ceramicist known for colourful designs, honoured in Blue Plaque Scheme, Design category
From teenage factory girl to one of the most recognised ceramic designers of the 20th century, the success story of Clarice Cliff (1899 to 1972) is rooted in the heart of the Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent and a Blue Plaque has … Continue reading
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