Daily Archives: 14/04/2026

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

As part of its support for local, cost-effective Branch-based training, advice and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), the IHBC has posted West Midlands (WM) Branch’s celebrated suite of webinars, ‘The Conservation Hour: Series 2’, and seeks thoughts on a possible Series … Continue reading

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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

IHBC’s latest Council received impressively positive feedback, as we advance the 3rd of our Parliamentary ‘5 Commitments to Help Heritage Skills in Conservation…’, and ‘Investigate the complex challenges in heritage management processes and skills…’– here focussed on helping Local Authority … Continue reading

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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!

The IHBC has recently secured permission to seek a Charter while delivery of our 5 Parliamentary Commitments is under way and Branch Consultants are in place, and much more too, so we’re now calling for volunteers to help, and grow … Continue reading

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IHBC opens Corporate Plan 2026-30 (‘CP30’) development with CP25 consultation, noting Charter, Parliamentary 5 Commitments, volunteer investment & more – to 28/02 & after

IHBC’s members and prospective members are asked to feed back on the summary review of our Corporate Plan for 2020-25  – ‘CP25’ – presented at our September Council, to help inform plans for our Corporate Plan for 2026-30 (CP30), with … Continue reading

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IHBC’s ‘Philosophy’ CPD Signpost:  The UK Stained Glass Repository… finding stained glass windows new homes

Image for illustration: Jules & Jenny from Lincoln, UK, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons The Stained Glass Repository rescue stained glass windows from being lost, holding the windows temporarily in its repository before relocating them to be enjoyed by … Continue reading

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IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ CPD Signpost: HE launches two short films that explain the role of the HERs

Historic England (HE) has launched two films that explain the vital role Historic Environment Records (HERs) play for our heritage, including Victorian buildings and monuments.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (community) doorstep’:  Some half of homes with planning permission since 2012-13 not yet built says Local Councils Network.

Data from 62 councils showed permission was granted for 633,010 homes over the period, but only 331,300 were completed, suggesting a build-out rate of 52%, with four out of five councils surveyed reporting the number of unbuilt homes exceeds that … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Church) doorstep’: Catholic Bishops Conference welcomes £400K to unlock historic potential of former Catholic seminary

image for illustration: Rob Farrow / Ushaw – “Georgian house” main building via Wikimedia Commons Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens has been awarded £400,000 to secure its long-term future as a heritage destination, conserve its architecturally and historically significant assets, and … Continue reading

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Museum of London demolition legal challenge dismissed in court

image for illustration: Museum of London, Barbican (2010) by Jim Linwood from London, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons A legal challenge contesting plans to demolish the former Museum of London and nearby buildings to create office blocks has been … Continue reading

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Government Publishes ‘partial response’ to Energy Performance of Buildings Consultation

The Government has issued a ‘partial response’ to its consultation on ‘Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime’, exploring ‘proposals on what reformed Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will measure and when EPCs will be required’.

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APPGEBE: ‘Government must not sacrifice quality in drive to build 1.5 million homes’

image for illustration: housing development, Chichester by ITookSomePhotos, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has reported on the ‘Proud to call home’ report which sets out measures to raise standards in housebuilding and placemaking as … Continue reading

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DWP consults on merger of training bodies

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an open consultation on `Industry Training Board Reform’, including the merger of training bodies.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: European Heritage Hub launches ‘Open Call’ for articles under In Varietate Concordia Columns initiative

The European Heritage Hub launched a new Open Call for opinion articles and columns through its In Varietate Concordia initiative, inviting Europe’s cultural and intellectual community to share insights.

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