Daily Archives: 03/10/2025

Presidential invite to IHBC’s ‘members-only’ online Council Wednesday 8 October, 4.30pm, on ‘Heritage Skills & the Conservation Professional’, Charter explorations & more

IHBC members are receiving their invitation from our President, Rebecca Thompson, to join the next IHBC Council, from 4.30pm on 8 October, with a revised programme to reflect our Charter progress, with linked CPD on ‘Heritage Skills and the Conservation … Continue reading

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IHBC’s October ‘CPD Circular’: Accessible, cost-conscious learning, events & resources, with Branch events, CPD Partnerships, Lime, Lutyens & more

IHBC’s October CPD Circular lists accessible, cost-effective ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) opportunities, including priority IHBC CPD Branch Partnership events, CPD Provider and other network training, alongside our joint STBA/IHBC Autumn webinar series on Heritage Retrofit Methodology.

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IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: Free entry to Listed Property Show, Malvern, 10-11/10… just email Charlie, or bring your IHBC business card!

The Listed Property Owners’ Club (LPOC) is offering free entry for IHBC members to its 2-day exhibition and conference in Malvern, on 10-11 October, with members’ free by booking (email charlie@lpoc.co.uk) or business card presentation.

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IHBC’s Annual School ‘Save the Date’ notice & Home Page launch: IHBC’s 2026 Newcastle School, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ & up to 20 hours CPD – accessible, interdisciplinary, cost-effective

The IHBC is delighted to announce the launch of the Home Page of the 2026 Annual School, to take place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ and across up to 20 hours CPD.

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IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: West Dean’s 10% discount on specialist Conservation courses for IHBC members (all categories)

West Dean House by Charlesdrakew at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The IHBC is has agreed a 10% discount for all members on West Dean’s celebrated and specialist Conservation courses (see terms, conditions and code below).

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IHBC’s Professional Signpost: Historic Rochester Grade II listed bridge undergoes detailed principal inspection

image for illustration: Rochester Bridge by Chris Whippet, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Skilled rope access inspectors are at Rochester Old Bridge to carry out a detailed inspection that puts them within touching distance of all elements of the bridge. … Continue reading

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IHBC’s ‘Director’s pick’ from HESPR’s £87.5K+ weekly works: Social landlord seeks affordable housing services, to 10/10, £84K

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 comes from a social landlord seeking architectural services for … Continue reading

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Decision on plan for Glasgow’s iconic Barrowlands sign

image for illustration: The Barrowlands Ballroom by Rob Sinclair, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons A decision has been reached on a proposal for the famous Barrowland Ballroom facade in Glasgow.

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Housing Secretary issues ‘call to arms’ to ‘build, baby, build’

The new Housing Secretary has issued a ‘call to arms’ to leading developers and housebuilders following a roundtable held this week, reports Government UK.

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Parliamentary Inquiry: ‘The Environment in Focus’, open to suggestions to 10 Oct

The Environmental Audit Committee’s open call for potential topics of inquiry in the areas of climate change, the environment and nature and ‘invites proposals on what the Committee should investigate next and why, by 10 October.

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Surge in 18–25-year-old new members as National Trust annual report reveals growth of 39%

The number of new 18–25-year-olds choosing to join the National Trust grew 39% in the last year, the charity’s annual report, has revealed.

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Edinburgh’s Cockburn Association welcomes new Director, Rowan Brown

image for illustration: Fiona Newton The Cockburn Council of Trustees has welcomed Rowan Brown as its new Director.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Europa Nostra on ‘European Cultural Heritage Summit 2025’, Brussels 12-15 Oct – ‘Heritage Matters for Europe

The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2025 will take place from 12 to 15 October in Brussels, Belgium.

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