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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: 23/08/2024
Serious about your career? Stay ahead and sign up to IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ service, for roles across diverse disciplines, specialisms & levels: architectural technology, churches, councils & more
To help connect employers’ needs and practitioners’ skills, the IHBC regularly updates NewsBlog readers on the wide-ranging opportunities on our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, so be sure to sign up for free alerts and ‘stay ahead’ with the our unique … Continue reading
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IHBC North Branch CPD: RETROFIT FOR THE FUTURE, A Day School for Building Conservation Professionals, 19/09 Durham
‘Retrofit For The Future’ on 19 September next, is a new ‘Day School for Building Conservation Professionals’, including and optional Building Tour of Dunelm House, hosted by the IHBC’s North Branch, and led by Prof. John Edwards, Director of Edwards … Continue reading
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SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2024 now open: Celebrating ‘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 2024 Student Award UPDATE – New closing date, 30 September: Seeks relevant coursework ‘written, designed or made’… to win £500 & free #IHBCShrewsbury2025 School place
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 September this year, so if you have submitted relevant coursework on a UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, whether ‘written, designed or made’ – over the two years … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Professional’ spotlight: HE Inclusive Heritage Advice Hub
The Inclusive Heritage Advice Hub, part of Historic England’s commitment to supporting the heritage sector to become more diverse, offers dedicated resources and guidance for practitioners.
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IHBC’s ‘Director’s pick’ from HESPR’s £300K of works this week: Council seeks architect for barn project, to £200K, closed 12/09
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick this week is a call from a Council for a heritage … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (CIAT) doorstep’: 18th-century hospital in York to become sustainable homes
image for illustration: York by DACP, CC BY-SA 2.0 A former mental health establishment founded by a Quaker in 1792 is to be converted into 120 energy-efficient homes in York, reports Architectural Technology.
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NCT: Nominate your church, chapel or meeting house for the National Church Awards, to 31/08
image for illustration Submit your nomination for your church, chapel or meeting house by Saturday 31 August 2024 for the National Church awards.
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Expert taskforce to spearhead a new generation of England’s new towns, governed under ‘New Towns Code’
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Expert taskforce to spearhead a new generation of new towns to kickstart economic growth and get Britain building again.
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Board of Portsmouth Historic Quarter regen charity seeks new chair, closing 9am, 09/09
The Board of Portsmouth Historic Quarter – a charity regenerating and breathing life into an integral part of England’s naval and maritime history seeks new chair, to 9 a.m. Monday 9th September.
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The arts and humanities need you! Join AHRC’s Advisory Board
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is inviting applications to join its Advisory Board, inviting applications from across the arts and humanities communities, representing different career stages, sectors, and disciplines.
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Artwork safe as Somerset House fire contained
image for illustration: IHBC Context A fire at Somerset House in central London has been contained after around 125 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze.
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Survey input sought: on Nature-based activities, interventions and practices in the historic built environment
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The Oxford Resilient Buildings and Landscapes (OXRBL) group is seeks input to a short (15-20 minute) survey on the opportunities and challenges of nature-based activities, practices and interventions in the historic built environment.
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