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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: 06/08/2024
DON’T FORGET: SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2024 celebrates ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’, enter work from 2022 by 1/09 2024
The IHBC is delighted to announce the opening of the 2024 joint Heritage Research Award with the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) to celebrate ‘the quality of architectural-historical research.. in heritage and conservation practice’, with submissions welcomed … Continue reading
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IHBC launches Affiliate Fast-Track Pilot for Local Authority conservation staff (with personal guidance too): Open to applicants from 15/07 to 30/08/2024, so pass the word!
The IHBC has launched a new Affiliate Fast-Track Pilot – developed from recent pilots – specifically aimed at helping existing Local Authority heritage, planning and conservation staff progress from Supporter to Affiliate membership, and maybe beyond, with applications closing 30 … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Practice’ signpost: New playbook on AI in construction, from CIOB
image for illustration A new playbook on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the construction industry has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Digital and Innovation Advisory Panel.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: BD on ‘Resurrecting Gaudi’s vision’
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’s special news features Building Design (BD) ‘Resurrecting Gaudi’s vision’.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Council) doorstep’: Consultation on Tall Buildings in Glasgow begins
image: Open Government Licence v3.0 A public consultation on Tall Buildings in Glasgow began on 8 July in response to the increasing number of these being built and planned, especially in the city centre and on its fringes.
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Celebrating 40 years of Cadw: Caring for our precious Heritage, Discovery and Learning
This year marks a significant milestone for Cadw as it celebrates its 40th anniversary and continues on its mission to care for Wales’ historic places while inspiring current and future generations to connect with the nation’s rich cultural heritage.
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New Barker review of housing makes initial recommendations
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Twenty years after her landmark Review of Housing Supply in the UK, Dame Kate Barker has written a public memorandum to the incoming Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook MP, setting out the initial recommendations … Continue reading
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Heritage Fund: £150Mn to enhance and protect the UK’s world-class landscapes
image for illustration The Heritage Fund has announced its strategic initiative, ‘Landscape Connections’, to support long-term projects to boost nature recovery and connect more people to our most treasured landscapes.
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Housebuilders commit to make Homes for Nature
image for illustration UK homebuilders have signed up to a major new initiative to support wildlife on their new developments.
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CIC makes 56 recommendations for a better built environment…
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published a set of policy recommendations for the new Government.
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Grenfell Tower Memorial design team selection process launched
The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission will ensure that the bereaved families, survivors and North Kensington residents lead decision-making on the long-term future of the Grenfell Tower site as the design team selection process is launched.
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Letter from Deputy Prime Minister and Defra Secretary of State to environmental NGOs on planning and infrastructure bill
The Deputy Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have written to eNGOs about using the value gained from enabling development to proceed quickly and smoothly to support nature recovery.
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UK Green Building Council appoints Judith Everett as Chair of the Board of Trustees
Judith Everett has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Trustees at The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) following election by members at the Annual General Meeting on 23rd July, 2024.
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