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- IHBC takes key step forward in Parliamentary ‘5 Commitments’ delivery, joining National Federation of Builders’ National Heritage Skills Forum 10/11/2026
- IHBC Marsh Awards OPEN: Nominate your ‘Successful learner’ (in Heritage Skills) or ‘Retired member’ (Community Contributions), to close 15 December 2026 10/11/2026
- Save the Date for #IHBCBristolBath2027 – Accessible, Certified CPD on ‘Climate Change & Significance’, June 10-12 2027: IHBC’s Annual School, with online options, free pre-conference webinars & more… 10/11/2026
- Bursaries now open for IHBC Annual School 2027: Accessible, certified CPD on Climate Change & Significance 10/11/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD signpost: Deregulated housing conversions linked to poor health and wellbeing, from UCL 10/11/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: The Guardian on Clifton Suspension Bridge… ‘A big responsibility’ 10/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Back on track as Leas Lift carriages return home 10/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: New Visitor Levy fund to help futureproof Edinburgh’s cultural and heritage buildings 10/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: National Railway Museum celebrates start of construction on… the Porterbrook gallery 10/11/2026
- Nominate a building for the 20th edition of the Victorian Society’s Top Ten Endangered Buildings list, before 4 January 10/11/2026
- National Trust: ‘Landmark act of generosity secures home of London’s oldest restaurant for the future’ 10/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: ‘Preserving Legacies Climate Heritage Cohort Program’, open to 8 January, ‘…work with a place that is culturally significant to your community’ 10/11/2026
- IHBC offers advice and support in roll out of ‘Historic Environment Policy for Northern Ireland’ 06/11/2026
- IHBC’s November CPD Circular: Your user-friendly ‘What’s on’ guide to heritage learning, networking and experiences, from Branches to ‘CPD Providers’ & beyond… 06/11/2026
- IHBC Marsh Awards OPEN: Nominate your ‘Successful learner’ (in Heritage Skills) or ‘Retired member’ (Community Contributions), to close 15 December 2026 06/11/2026
- Bursaries now open for IHBC Annual School 2027: Accessible, certified CPD on Climate Change & Significance 06/11/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD signpost: RICHeS Access Fund 2nd call opens, to £20K & 15/12, to access ‘cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, for charities, social enterprises, commercial companies etc. 06/11/2026
- IHBC Director’s top pick from HESPR’s £68M+ works: BID seeks multidisciplinary team to study local retail areas, to 20/11 and £40K 06/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (builders) doorstep’: Budget measures welcomed, but much more work left to do – industry warns 06/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Castle Eden bridge demolition plans withdrawn by Stockton Borough Council 06/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Westminster honours engineer who helped inspire the world of James Bond 06/11/2026
- Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 06/11/2026
- Local History Hub launches new School & Heritage Consultancy pilot 06/11/2026
- AHF awards new grants through the Heritage Revival Fund 06/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: First Joint Transnational Call of the ‘Resilient Cultural Heritage Partnership’ to 11 January 2027 06/11/2026
IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: DB double-up features link diversity – IHBC’s themed Context and APM on end user fitness
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: HE wades into Oasis debate and why it should stay
Swindon’s swimming pool heritage has been lauded by Historic England which is why it has welcomed new Oasis restoration plans, reports the Swindon Advertiser.
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Civic Voice urges the new Secretary of State to reaffirm his commitment to ‘Pride of Place’
Civic Voice has urged the new Secretary of State to reaffirm his commitment to ‘Pride of Place’ and invites submissions of examples of civic societies demonstrating pride of place.
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English Heritage on ‘Climate change risk to coastal castles’
Castles that have stood for hundreds of years are at risk of being damaged by climate change, conservation charity English Heritage warns.
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Oxford Preservation Trust buys a new piece of land to fill in another piece of the ‘jigsaw’
Oxford Preservation Trust (OPT) buys a new 10 acre piece of land with fabulous views looking out to the dreaming spires at Harcourt Hill to the West of Oxford.
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CIfA Client Guide 2022 now available
CIfA – the Chartered Institute for Archaeology – has published its annual guide for clients.
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CITB provides major investment for rural Scotland to reduce skills gap
The Scottish Academy for Construction Opportunities (SACO) commission supported by The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) – has progressed two successful bids, awarding a total of £1.3m across the Highlands and Islands.
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National Churches Trust new Chairman: Sir Philip Rutnam
Sir Philip Rutnam has become the new Chairman of the National Churches Trust, succeeding Luke March who served as Chairman since 2012.
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IMHO via AJ: Jessica Toale on why ‘M&S can still be true to its brand and change course on Oxford Street’
As the public inquiry into the Pilbrow & Partners-designed scheme gets under way, Westminster councillor Jessica Toale tells the Architects’ Journal (AJ) why the retailer should retrofit it, not raze it.
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IHBC Student Award judge welcomed: ICOMOS-UK President Clara Arokiasamy OBE to select next ‘Gus Astley’ winner – £500 & Swansea School 2023!
The IHBC is delighted to welcome Clara Arokiasamy, President of ICOMOS-UK, as the guest judge on the 2021 IHBC Gus Astley Student Award, with winners receiving certificates and cash prizes up to £500 plus a free place at the IHBC’s 2023 Swansea School (21-24 June).
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IHBC signpost to COP27: CHN on ‘5 Ways for Arts, Culture and Heritage Voices to Engage’
Egypt is hosting the 2022 UN Climate Change conference, also known as COP27, in the red sea city of Sharm el-Sheikh, from 6-18 November and Climate Heritage Network (CHN) offers ‘5 Ways for Arts, Culture and Heritage Voices to Engage’.
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £1.2M+ costed works: heritage body seeks design code service, £45K, to 15/11
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick for this week is a call from a national heritage body for a design code service, closing 15/11, valued £45K.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Scarborough BC’s commitment to graveyard safety after resident complaints
Scarborough Borough Council (BC) has reiterated its commitment to check headstone safety at the borough’s graveyards after concerns were raised by residents, reports The Scarborough News.
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Historic High Court ruling finds UK government’s climate strategy ‘unlawful’
In a landmark victory for climate justice… the High Court has ruled that the government’s Net Zero Strategy breaches the Climate Change Act.
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European Heritage Europa Nostra Awards 2023 now open: Webinar 7/11
The Call for Entries for the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2023 is now open with webinar guidance on 7/11.
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Towards a Better Balance between Heritage and Growth: A report from HTVF, ACT etc
The Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF), the Alliance of Historic Cathedral Cities and Towns (ACT) and Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners have launched their Historic England-funded research study on growth in historic towns in England.
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HES: Responsible Tourism Framework seeks feedback by 30/11
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has opened a consultation on a ‘responsible tourism framework’ and relate documents, closing 30 November.
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National Highways abandons controversial plan to infill another historic bridge
National Highways has abandoned its plans to infill a 156-year-old disused rail bridge in the South Downs National Park.
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Join The Heritage Alliance Board
The Heritage Alliance (THA) is searching for new Trustees for its Board.
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IWA launches Waterways for Today and vision for the future
Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has launched its ‘Waterways for Today’ report and its vision for the future of the Waterways Network.
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NHIG Award: First ever winners announced for Heritage Metalwork Conservation
The National Heritage Ironwork Group (NHIG) is delighted to announce the first ever winners of the NHIG Award for Heritage Metalwork Conservation.
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Airbnb donates £1.25M to EH to support heritage tourism in England
Airbnb’s donation to English Heritage (EH) will support the conservation of historic sites across England in a boost to heritage tourism, as in the UK historical home bookings on Airbnb approximately doubled in the first half of 2022 compared to 2019.
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IHBC’s latest Council concludes ‘successful and worthwhile training’ with insights etc. into trustee & director roles and duties
The IHBC’s Council, the Institute’s inclusive advisory and training body with training at its heart, held its fourth online meeting on 19 October offered customised training on charity leadership and serving as a charity trustee and company director.
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IHBC welcomes new Education, Training and Application Support Officer Angharad (Anna) Hart – just email training@ihbc.org.uk
The IHBC is delighted to welcome Angharad (Anna) Hart, IHBC, as the institute’s new lead supporting and developing training – UK-wide and across Branches – while also helping to refine our application processes.
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REMINDER on #IHBC25: 25 years since we turned professional – with ideas invited on marking our heritage and while looking ahead
Our new subscription year – April 2022 to March 2023 – will see the IHBC mark a quarter of a century since our incorporation as a professional body supporting and accrediting built and historic environment conservation specialists, so we’re kick-starting it by launching the logo inviting your ideas on how to mark this special year!
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