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- Presidential invite to IHBC’s ‘members-only’ online Council Wednesday 8 October, 4.30pm, on ‘Heritage Skills & the Conservation Professional’, Charter explorations & more 07/10/2025
- IHBC’s CPD Blog from #IHBCShrewsbury2025: Some ‘Academic Reflections on the IHBC Annual School… and participation’ from Dr Alison McCandlish IHBC, University of Glasgow 07/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: Free entry to Listed Property Show, Malvern, 10-11/10… just email Charlie, or bring your IHBC business card! 07/10/2025
- IHBC launches FREE ‘Events Calendar’ submission form – with potential for inclusion in our celebrated monthly CPD Circular 07/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost ‘The Big Think’ UK Heritage Pulse update – Sector-wide collaboration and relevance 07/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ Signpost looks back: Why Foxglove and Global Action Plan are opposing the Woodlands data centre 07/10/2025
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: BD on regen in Newcastle – UK Design Capital of the Year & IHBC 2026 School Venue 07/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Victorian engine found in attic of former Scots jail ‘one of three in world’ 07/10/2025
- 2024 ICOMOS Annual Report now available 07/10/2025
- C20 welcomes listing of Sir David Chipperfield’s first UK building (1987-89), 1 Cobham Mews Studios in Camden 07/10/2025
- From the Carbon Trust’s Insight Series: New draft Net Zero Standard version 2.0, and ‘What it means for corporates’ 07/10/2025
- Adults’ People and Nature Survey Results Released 07/10/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Climate Heritage Network ‘Refresher on the Global Call to Put Culture at the heart of Climate Action’ 07/10/2025
- Presidential invite to IHBC’s ‘members-only’ online Council Wednesday 8 October, 4.30pm, on ‘Heritage Skills & the Conservation Professional’, Charter explorations & more 03/10/2025
- IHBC’s October ‘CPD Circular’: Accessible, cost-conscious learning, events & resources, with Branch events, CPD Partnerships, Lime, Lutyens & more 03/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: Free entry to Listed Property Show, Malvern, 10-11/10… just email Charlie, or bring your IHBC business card! 03/10/2025
- IHBC’s Annual School ‘Save the Date’ notice & Home Page launch: IHBC’s 2026 Newcastle School, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ & up to 20 hours CPD – accessible, interdisciplinary, cost-effective 03/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: West Dean’s 10% discount on specialist Conservation courses for IHBC members (all categories) 03/10/2025
- IHBC’s Professional Signpost: Historic Rochester Grade II listed bridge undergoes detailed principal inspection 03/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Director’s pick’ from HESPR’s £87.5K+ weekly works: Social landlord seeks affordable housing services, to 10/10, £84K 03/10/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Decision on plan for Glasgow’s iconic Barrowlands sign 03/10/2025
- Housing Secretary issues ‘call to arms’ to ‘build, baby, build’ 03/10/2025
- Parliamentary Inquiry: ‘The Environment in Focus’, open to suggestions to 10 Oct 03/10/2025
- Surge in 18–25-year-old new members as National Trust annual report reveals growth of 39% 03/10/2025
- Edinburgh’s Cockburn Association welcomes new Director, Rowan Brown 03/10/2025
IHBC’s ‘Top HESPR tender picks’: Review Historic England written advice and guidance, closing 28 Feb, at £20,000-25,000
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IHBC consultation response update: Each Home Counts (the ‘Bonfield Review’)
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy consulted on these proposals but the IHBC Consultation Panel found that Each Home Counts fails to consider traditional buildings, especially those with solid walls, which is a serious omission as these represent almost a quarter of the UK’s building stock.
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IHBC Chair’s short journey through French architecture
James Caird reflects on the history of French architecture and the tussle between attracting visitors while maintaining heritage sites.
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Baroness Andrews leading debate on Built Environment Report in House of Lords: 24 January
Following on from the publication last year of the report of the Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment, it was debated in the House of Lords on Tuesday 24 January, with Baroness Andrews leading discussions.
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Construction sector loses momentum in January ‘17
Figures from Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index show that industry had the weakest activity growth since the recovery began in September 2016, while job creation hit an eight-month peak but there was the strongest input cost inflation since August 2008.
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SPAB’s 2017 John Betjeman Award: closing 21 February
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is inviting entries for its annual Award given in honour of Sir John Betjeman (closing date 21 February 2017).
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Hull’s Blade needs planning permission
As part of Hull’s City of Culture celebrations, the 75-metre, 25-tonne offshore wind turbine blade had been installed in the city’s Victoria Square without planning permission, according to the Hull Daily Mail.
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New fund for cultural learning in English schools: Closing 15 Feb
A new partnership between the RSA and the Education Endowment Foundation will evaluate cultural learning projects in English schools to help understand how cultural learning activity improves educational outcomes, in particular for disadvantaged children, with a closing date of 15 February.
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IHBC welcomes HE consultation on ‘LB and Curtilage’ Advice Note for 2017: Closing 24 March
The IHBC has welcomed Historic England’s consultation on a revised version of an updated version of their ‘Listed Buildings and Curtilage’ Advice Note from 2016, with a closing date of Friday 24 March 2017, with plans for linked engagement events to be announced.
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IHBC highlights international RMI: Eiffel Tower to receive €300m, 15-year revamp
The Mayor of Paris has proposed a Repair, Maintenance and Improvement (RMI) programme to help care for the fabric of this iconic structural masterpiece as well improve security, reduce queues and protect visitors from adverse weather. Continue reading
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IHBC consultation response: Call for Evidence for the English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review
The Department of Energy & Climate Change consulted on these proposals and the IHBC Consultation Panel found that many churches rely on external funding support to operate sustainably and an important challenge is reconciling community aspirations and needs with the development of a sustainable business model.
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IHBC consultation response: Proposal for regulations required by the HE (Wales) Act 2016 and guidance documents
The Welsh Government consulted on these proposals and the IHBC Consultation Panel found that while the imposition of costs might deter unreasonable behaviour in designation reviews, those in receipt of the designation on their property may not understand that it will only apply where they have acted unreasonably.
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IHBC Context CPD boost: A revolutionary window mechanism – Learning lessons from traditional skills
The repair of a set of sash-and-case windows in Aberdeen’s west end highlights 19th-century ingenuity and the need to take care of what might be lost when replacing windows, says Douglas Campbell in his recent article in IHBC’s Context No 147.
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Nominations open for 2018 World Monuments Watch, closes 1 March
The World Monuments Fund is now accepting nominations for the 2018 World Monuments Watch (closing date 1 March 2017).
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From a water chute to a ‘Lego’ building – England’s ‘21 unusual places listed in 2016’
Historic England (HE) has published 21 Fascinating Places Listed in 2016 to celebrate some of the more unusual or surprising places listed last year.
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National Trust and LGIU evidence suggests lack of democracy in local planning
The National Trust and the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) have launched new evidence pointing to a lack of local democracy in the English planning system.
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New guidance for NI legislative requirements and the use of planning agreements
Northern Ireland’s (NI) Department for Infrastructure has issued Development Management Practice Note 21: Section 76 Planning Agreements, which is designed to guide planning officers and relevant users through the legislative requirements relating to the use of planning agreements and deals primarily with procedures as well as good practice.
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HES and the Community Empowerment Act (2015)
From 23 January, Part 5 of The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 came into force, which relates to Asset Transfer Requests. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is included in the Act as a public body with delegated responsibility for properties in care of Scottish Ministers.
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£4 million grants for England’s heritage institutions, including buildings
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund will allow institutions across England to increase access, improve displays and enhance public spaces.
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SPAB launches Historic Floors Guidance Note
A new Note from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), developed jointly with ChurchCare, addresses the issues surrounding the appropriate care of historic floors.
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IHBC welcomes Historic England’s withdrawal of Curtilage Advice Note pending imminent consultation
Following an extensive process of discussion and advice, the IHBC has welcomed Historic England’s withdrawal of its Advice Note on Curtilage, pending imminent consultation on a revised version.
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IHBC consultation response: Proposals to amend the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy consulted on these proposals and the IHBC Consultation Panel welcomed the reduction in the U-values for solid wall construction but suggested that old buildings may need to be treated differently to modern constructions.
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IHBC’s ‘Top HESPR tender picks’: 2 for 1 – Survey of HMS Victory and Watford BC’s condition survey, both closing Feb
The IHBC’s commercial conservation services listing, HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers members weekly HESPR Bulletins that bring tender opportunities together into one handy resource, and the Director’s top pick for IHBC members this week features a ‘2 for 1’ offer this week that recognises the diversity of skills across the IHBC’s membership, with a call for a whole ship survey of HMS Victory and, from Watford Borough Council (BC), for a survey and specifications relating to a Grade II building, both closing in February.
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HE debate No 2: The Northern Powerhouse (and don’t forget the IHBC’s 2017 School in Manchester – transport infrastructure, 22-24 June)
In its second debate on topical subjects, Historic England (HE) asks how heritage can strengthen the delivery of the Northern Powerhouse objectives, a theme especially close to the IHBC just now as members await the launch of the 2017 School, in Manchester , inspired by the Powerhouse in its exploration of historic transport infrastructure and how best to sustain and gain from it?
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Baroness Andrews OBE lodges conservation-friendly amendment to the Neighbourhood Planning Bill
Baroness Andrews, past-Chair of English Heritage, has lodged an amendment to England’s Neighbourhood Planning Bill that, in the right circumstances would require a local authority ‘exercise its powers to compulsorily acquire the relevant building’
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