Daily Archives: 04/09/2026

IHBC’s new CPD Circular: Your user-friendly ‘What’s on’ guide to heritage learning, networking and experiences, in Branches – from ambling at Amberley to linking in Lincoln & networking in NI – CPD Providers & more…

IHBC’s new CPD Circular lists current accessible & cost-effective ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) including in local Branches: SE (Amberley picnic, & on 23/09 ‘Placemaking & Design…’ Day); WM, ‘translocation’ in Dudley; LO, tour & AGM; WA, informal networking, & NI … Continue reading

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IHBC welcomes RICHeS Access Fund second call, opening 14/09 – ‘access… cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, to £20K, for charities, social enterprises, commercial companies etc.

Save the date and register for the ‘RICHeS Access Fund Second Call’, opening 14/09, with Applicant Webinar, 21 October & further information and next steps (guidance being refreshed).

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IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services

The IHBC is delighted to announce the launch of a new Early Career Network, to support the next generation of heritage and conservation practitioners, players and professionals, inspired by a new Early Career Working Group initiative. SIGN UP HERE for … Continue reading

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Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits

If you are an IHBC Full Member you can help evaluate the next generation of professionals, maintain our high standards, and earn valuable CPD along the way, by joining us as an IHBC Membership Assessor. Please submit your Expression of … Continue reading

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IHBC NI’s update on hosting a stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09, at Heritage Network’s Conference

image for illustration: #IHBCBelfast2018 Following the inclusion of Belfast’s Assembly Rooms on the 2025 World Monuments Watch, WMF Britain celebrates Belfast City Council’s commitment to the Rooms as a major step forward in ‘safeguarding this significant historic asset and reimagining … Continue reading

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IHBC sponsors Gardens Trust on ‘New Town Landscapes: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future’, 23-24/09, Milton Keynes

image for illustration: Campbell Park, Milton Keynes by Paul Capewell, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The IHBC is delighted to help sponsor The Gardens Trust exploration of ‘New Town Landscapes: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future’ which will … Continue reading

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REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses

The IHBC has launched its call to register ‘Interest’ in our new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’, for service leads in built and historic environment conservation-led learning & training programmes & courses, with resources allocated, advocacy a priority, and … Continue reading

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IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: Professional standards and ethical uses of AI, from the RTPI

Mark Hand, RTPI’s Director of Profession, International, Cymru and Northern Ireland offers the fourth in an RTPI series of monthly blogs that highlight its shared role in upholding professional standards.

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IHBC Director’ from HESPR’s £40K+ costed works this week: Cultural centre seeks feasibility study to strengthen role, to 23/09

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – sends members exclusive ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with the Director’s top taster for NewsBlog readers this week a call by a cultural centre … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Network Rail begins £3.6m restoration of historic Avon Viaduct

image: Richard Webb / River Avon from Linlithgow Bridge. / CC BY-SA 2.0 Network Rail has begun a major £3.6 million refurbishment project on the historic Avon Viaduct near Linlithgow, safeguarding the future of one of Scotland’s most significant railway structures, reports Rail Technology … Continue reading

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HE announces further round of two major grant schemes: HAR Capital and POW Renewal (18/09 & 02/10)

Historic England (HE) has opened new Expressions of Interest for The Heritage at Risk (HAR) Capital Fund and the Places of Worship (POW) Renewal Fund (to 18/09 & 02/10).

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HES confirms to BEFS plans to refresh Planning Advice for Archaeology and Conservation Areas

Following the Planning and Architecture Publications Declutter statement by the Scottish Government in 2025, which explained removing what it termed, ‘all dated national planning advice’, Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) has been actively engaging with networks on the implications.

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HE etc. announce Collaborative Doctoral Opportunities

The AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Landscape Award call for expressions of interest 2026 from Historic England and the English Heritage Trust has been announced. SEE THE CALL HERE FOR SUPERVISORS ONLY

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AHF & Govan Workspace shortlisted for ‘Social Investment Deal of the Year’

image: Stephencdickson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is delighted to have been shortlisted alongside Govan Workspace for Social Investment Deal of the Year at the Social Enterprise Scotland Awards 2026, which celebrates the vital … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: COP31 International Sustainable Buildings Competition, to 1 October 2026

The COP31 International Sustainable Buildings Competition brings together governments, industry leaders, and practitioners to showcase and accelerate best practices across the entire building lifecycle, with a deadline of 1 October 2026.

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