IHBC’s newest CPD Circular, which lists accessible and cost-effective ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) opportunities on our networks, has been simplified, with tighter ties to our Events Calendar, colour coding of provider categories.
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IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly said: ‘Our officers and consultants have put lots of work into refining and improving one of our most prestigious publications. It should be said too that this work also substantially reduces the cost to us of this free, open access and sector-wide service.’
‘I’m delighted that in this first sortie in the new style it has so much to offer, and even more delighted to thank those involved for their hard work in helping make this new format so engaging.’
‘And whether you are mostly a CPD provider or a user, all – including the ‘Director’s Spotlight’– can help streamline your CPD planning. So please do take a look right across the new copy, from stylish format to the Terms and Conditions, and off your feedback to us HERE!’
IHBC writes:
This month two IHBC Branches are holding their AGM’s linked to a day of valuable structured CPD opportunity.
On Friday 13th March, IHBC South-East Branch are holding their Annual School and AGM, entitled Concrete and candy floss: Seaside structures of the 20th century. The full day includes presentations from eminent professionals on the challenges of conserving our iconic seaside heritage with a focus on reinforced concrete repair and conservation, including case studies of Saltdean Lido and the De La Warr Pavilion. There will also be guided tours of the De La Warr Pavilion, followed by optional networking at the Picture Playhouse.
Later in the month on the 26 March, IHBC West Midlands Branch are holding their AGM at Walsall Council House, Walsall. They have coordinated the AGM with a timely CPD Event focused on Planning Balance and Heritage Law. Speakers include Michael Brereton, Director of Development and Regulation and Dr Ashley Bowes, Barrister, Landmark Chambers. During the lunch break in the Town Hall, there will be the option to tour the tower with Ian Lister, or listen to an organ recital.
Other branch events include the IHBC South Branch Spring event on 20 March. The CPD day will be spent at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and The Victory Live Conservation Project. It will cover all IHBC Competencies with a guided tour of the historic Dockyard by Dr Ann Coates, discussion of the consent and decision-making process with Rosemary Thornber, Principal Heritage Advisor, HMS Victory, and a guided visit on the scaffold of The HMS Victory with a specialist Shipwright discussing the ongoing repairs to the ship.
IHBC Virtual Council – Wednesday 8 April
FREE member-led Council CPD
IHBC President’s ‘Members only’ Invitation to next Virtual Council: Online, 8 April 2026, from 4.30pm – Scoping ‘Investigation’ of conservation in local government, with a call for suggestions etc.
IHBC members should have received their invitation from our President, Rebecca Thompson, to join in our new-style and ‘members-only’ online Council from 4.30pm on 8 April, when, as well as Charters & much more, we start to ‘investigate conservation roles and services in local government’ – part of our 3rd Parliamentary Commitment.
IHBC President Rebecca Thompson writes: Please do join us at our next virtual IHBC Council, on Wednesday 8 April from c.4.30pm for more of our exclusive, unique and member-led Council CPD.
This Council sees the opening of our response to the 3rd of our Parliamentary ‘5 Commitments to Help Heritage Skills in Conservation…’ presented in Westminster last November. It opens our ‘investigation’ of heritage management in regulatory contexts, starting with a light-touch scoping of issues around local Conservation Officers and Services across the UK. Some 5 or so short, member-led presentations on topical issues will frame our initial planning and future investigations, all also informed by your contributions online and apart.
For this April Council too there are even more opportunities for updates, queries and discussions. As members, you can help shape the debate and content in advance through the ‘Suggestions Form’ linked below, as we call on you to tell us what you want to hear about or explore, whether as advice, thoughts or guidance, both for this Council and for the future!
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Nominations for the IHBC Marsh Awards close on 31 March 2026
The annual IHBC Marsh Awards help thank and celebrate practitioners.
The award for Successful Learning in Heritage Skills is designed to recognise the contribution of an individual for their significant learning in traditional building activities and craft skills. Applicants can be any age and may have changed career paths.
The Community Contribution (Retired Member) award is to recognise the invaluable work of retired conservation professionals giving back to their local communities.
Nominate them NOW for an IHBC-MARSH Award to celebrate their contributions!
The deadline of 31 March is approaching for nominations!
Both awards support the IHBC’s work as we help keep the essential conservation skills and knowledge alive through training, teaching, shared experience and example.
See more and nominate at IHBC-MARSH Award
See more on background on the 2025 Award successes on IHBC’s NewsBlog HERE
See more on IHBC’s 2026 Newcastle School, on 18-20 June.
DIRECTOR’S SPOTLIGHT
Spotlighting learning in the spirit of IHBC events and our CPD Circular:
‘Cost-effective, topical and ‘hard-to-reach’ CPD’
ICOMOS-CIF 2026 SYMPOSIUM: ‘LEARNING FROM GRANADA’
Virtual places still available on 11 March
Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA):At Futurebuild 2026, 3 – 5 March – Free
FuturHist & INTBAU: From Heritage to Energy Transition:
Passive and Active Solutions for Historic Buildings 17 – 24 March
See our CPD Circular HERE
Do you have an event planned?
If you an existing IHBC Recognised CPD Provider, or a CPD provider in the wider Heritage Network, with an event you would like us to feature please complete the submission form HERE (subject to T&Cs*)
For Branch events please complete the submission form HERE
View and review in full IHBC’s new-style CPD Circular format
If you have feedback on new CPD Circular please complete the form HERE
See more on IHBC CPD Branch Partnership events HERE: ‘IHBC’s nationwide priority CPD, in Branches’
See our Events Calendar
See more IHBC ‘CPD and Learning’ QUICK LINKS
See more on the IHBC’s MATE service supporting applicants seeking conservation accreditation from the IHBC
Sign up for your CPD Circular HERE
