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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 2021 Day School (18 June) base fee rises to £30 from June – and with places limited book now to secure low-cost access during or after the School, or consider the MarketPlace option!
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IHBC Secretariat to ‘Conservation, Places and People APPG’ issues first Newsletter: Updates range from launch Inquiry and White Paper to briefing on levelling-up
The IHBC Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Conservation, Places and People (CPP APPG) has issued its first Newsletter, with updates ranging from progress in the first Inquiry, video discussions on matters such as new members, England’s Planning White Paper Briefing, and a new Briefing on levelling up, so do sign up to the CPP APPG network if you’ve not received yours!
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IHBC Director’s ‘BEFS Blog’ explains how shared ambitions for inclusion and connection shaped access priorities for the IHBC’s 2021 Virtual School’s MarketPlace, on 18 June
In a new blog for Scotland’s BEFS, IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly explains how
inclusion and accessibility shaped the 2021 School Heritage MarketPlace, with low entry fees and virtual platforms that mean community and voluntary sector can more easily reach practitioners and regulators outside planning issues – though a legacy of barriers means that IHBC and BEFS still need to show leadership on connecting across any divides.
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Signposting advocacy at IHBC’s School MarketPlace: Cockburn Association Stallholder on Scottish planning system’s short-term fixes with long-term consequences
The Cockburn Association, an IHBC MarketPlace Stallholder, has been reading – and reacting to – official communications from Scotland’s Chief Planner.
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £400K+ costed works this week: Council seeks support for public realm improvements, closing 07/06, valued @120K
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick features this week features a Council’s call for services on ‘public realm improvements, closing 07/06 and valued at £120K.
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Oriel College decision on ‘Cecil Rhodes’ Independent Commission recommendations
The independent Commission established by the Governing Body of Oriel College on the memorials and legacy of Cecil Rhodes, has reported, and the Governing Body accepted a number recommendations but ‘decided not to begin the legal process for relocation of the memorials [and] Instead… focus… on delivering the report’s recommendations around the contextualisation of the College’s relationship with Rhodes’.
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Westminster Uni & Arup report: Queering public spaces will make them more inclusive
The University of Westminster and the global engineering and design firm Arup have published a new report today exploring the relationship between queer communities and public spaces.
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Call for LBs to be exempt from government’s zero emissions target – from the AHSS via Scottish Construction Now
Listed buildings (LBs) and conservation areas could suffer damage to their quality and character unless great care is taken with plans to reduce carbon emissions, according to the Architectural History Society of Scotland (AHSS), and as reported by Scottish Construction Now.
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UKRI funding supports engaging young people with climate research, closing 10/6
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a new public engagement fund which supports researchers in engaging young people in climate research, closing 10 June.
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Prime minister appoints Tory MP as a levelling up adviser
Boris Johnson has appointed Neil O’Brien as his levelling up adviser to work with a new Number 10-Cabinet Office unit on the programme.
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Ecclesiastical Insurance bursary supports student on UCL’s IHBC-recognised MSc
An Ecclesiastical Insurance Bursary is available to enable heritage professionals to study on the Sustainable Heritage MSc, offering up to £23,000 (to cover the cost of fees and a stipend) for UK applicants who have the offer of a place: programme application deadline 31/05; Scholarship application 16/07.
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IHBC’s 2021 School CPD Circular Special Edition: Plan your learning across our versatile programme and platforms – Secure your low-cost CPD ASAP, even for viewing later, as fees rise soon!
The 2021 School, brighton2021.ihbc.org.uk, CPD Circular special edition is out, summarising the School’s flexible content across 17-18 June so members can best prioritise learning opportunities and live participation, and as numbers are limited and fees rise, best secure your place now!
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IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Awards now out: Successful topics from retrofit and CPs to carbon and landscapes, as 2020 winner Felix Charteris examines ‘Retrofitting Democracy’
The winner of the IHBC Gus Astley Student Award for 2020 has been offered to Felix Charteris from York’s IHBC-Recognised conservation course and all awardees will receive a cheque, certificate, and a free place on the IHBC’s 2021 Brighton Virtual School on 17-18 June, supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: SCN on how ‘Scotland + Venice = Dundee’!
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and this week features a post From Scottish Construction Now on a ‘Scotland + Venice commission to debut at V&A Dundee’.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Owner of listed building in Margate fined £3k for painting it dark blue
The owner of a historic building in Trinity Square, Margate has landed himself in court after painting the outside of it dark blue without permission, reports KentOnline.
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BEFS welcomes new Director Ailsa Macfarlane into post
BEFS is delighted to welcome new Director Ailsa Macfarlane into post, succeeding Euan Leitch who is taking up a new role as Chief Executive of SURF.
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Platt’s Eyot fire: River Thames GII boatyards destroyed
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UKRI ‘Embedded researcher’ opportunity on UK climate resilience: Closing 22 July
Apply to UKRI (United Kingdom Research and Innovation) for funding to do an ‘embedded researcher’ project – a research placement at a non-academic organisation – closing 22 July.
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Framework to guide the development of Glasgow city centre until 2050 adopted
The Strategic Development Framework (SDF) for Glasgow city centre – the document that will help guide the area’s development over the next three decades – has been adopted by Glasgow City Council after approval from the Scottish Government.
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Rail heritage campaigners get backing from MPs
Railway heritage campaigners have secured support from backbench MPs in their campaign to protect disused structures from Highways England’s wrecking ball, reports The Construction Index.
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IHBC’s signpost to Homes England: ‘…considers tough new green building standards’
Housing quango director says a ‘live conversation’ is underway about bringing in energy efficiency rules, as Homes England is considering bringing in tough new sustainability standards for the homes produced by its partners or on its land.
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Welcome to new School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ Stallholders: ‘Risk’ with HTN; ‘Construction’ with DBW; ‘Politics’ via new APPG, & ‘private practice’ from Barton Willmore … all enjoying ‘Billboard’ listing too, from only c.£100+VAT (includes Day School)
The IHBC is delighted to welcome another round of stall listings to the 2021 Brighton School’s ‘Heritage MarketPlace’, which offers stallholders access to the IHBC’s School networks, promotion and learning for 6+ months (inc. Day School places) for only c.£100+VAT!
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The IHBC’s CPD Circular for May is out: Accessible cross-sector support, with free sign up/events listings!
The IHBC’s regular May CPD Circular is out, offering members and their networks up-to-date information on learning opportunities and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), free to non-members and with free events postings too!
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REMEMBER TO BOOK for #IHBCBrighton2021 Day School ‘catch up’: ‘Making changes’, anchored by Jan Gehl; ‘Examining changes’, led by Donovan Rypkema – BOOK NOW to ensure your access to our School’s unique learning and resources
The IHBC has posted the latest update on its virtual Brighton Day School virtual sessions, which offer a one-time-only suite of expertise on our ‘People Places’ theme – though as numbers and post-event access are limited, delegates should secure their place now by booking as soon as possible!
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £4.5M+ costed works: DC seeks support for bid to Levelling Up Fund, closed 11/05
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick this week features a call from a District Council (DC) for support to deliver a bid to the Levelling Up Fund, closed 11 May.
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