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- 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… 04/09/2026
- 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. 04/09/2026
- IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services 04/09/2026
- Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits 04/09/2026
- IHBC NI’s update on hosting a stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09, at Heritage Network’s Conference 04/09/2026
- IHBC sponsors Gardens Trust on ‘New Town Landscapes: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future’, 23-24/09, Milton Keynes 04/09/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 04/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: Professional standards and ethical uses of AI, from the RTPI 04/09/2026
- IHBC Director’ from HESPR’s £40K+ costed works this week: Cultural centre seeks feasibility study to strengthen role, to 23/09 04/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Network Rail begins £3.6m restoration of historic Avon Viaduct 04/09/2026
- HE announces further round of two major grant schemes: HAR Capital and POW Renewal (18/09 & 02/10) 04/09/2026
- HES confirms to BEFS plans to refresh Planning Advice for Archaeology and Conservation Areas 04/09/2026
- HE etc. announce Collaborative Doctoral Opportunities 04/09/2026
- AHF & Govan Workspace shortlisted for ‘Social Investment Deal of the Year’ 04/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: COP31 International Sustainable Buildings Competition, to 1 October 2026 04/09/2026
- IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services 01/09/2026
- IHBC ‘Members with benefits’ : Invitation to ‘The Historic Buildings, Parks & Gardens Event’, London, 13/11, with Historic Houses, exhibitors, speakers and more 31/08/2026
- IHBC’s WM Branch to join West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2026: ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals’, 21/10, Worcester Cathedral 31/08/2026
- IHBC members with benefits 1: ‘Lutyens & Liverpool’, 6-7 Nov, Lutyens Trust member rates for IHBC, with options for Full (£120), Day (£100), Talk, Walk, Student and more 31/08/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training; learning programmes; courses 31/08/2026
- IHBC NI’s update on hosting a stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09, at Heritage Network’s Conference 31/08/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: HE Research on ‘Effect of the Historic Built Environment on Local Economic Growth in England: An Instrumental Variable Approach’ 31/08/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’! IHBC calls for member assessors & Building on ‘Plymouth – UK Design Capital shortlist’ 31/08/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Parish priest speaks of ‘Blitz spirit’ after fire devastates Leicester church 31/08/2026
- Public Consultation on Historic Environment Policy for NI, to 23/10 31/08/2026
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AHRC (HE & EH) Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Call for Proposals 2024 open to 29/11, on digital, paint, paths, open spaces & compounded climate change hazards
Historic England (HE) and English Heritage (EH) have announced their 2024 Call for Proposals for Round 4 of their AHRC funded Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) programme, open to 29 November and targeting digital heritage, paint, paths, open spaces and compounded … Continue reading
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BEFS Director Ailsa Macfarlane stands down in July, with interim Director Hazel Johnson from August
In mid-July, BEFS will bid farewell to Director Ailsa Macfarlane as she takes up a new role as Head of National and International Partnerships for National Museums Scotland. BEFS writes: … During her 7 years at BEFS, first in Policy … Continue reading
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IHBC’s new CPD Circular, out since 01/03: Easy access to training, awards & more – from Branch AGMS & events (Cob & Earth; HSHAZs & Dundee), & networks too
IHBC’s CPD Circular for March has been issued, offering low-cost training and upskilling opportunities to help guide on all IHBC-networked and notable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and more.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (local govt.) doorstep’: Council thanks HE etc. for historic shopfronts’ new life via Lincoln’s HAZ
The Mayor, staff and members of the City of Lincoln Council are celebrating the completion of historic shopfront restorations as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ). image: Lincoln City Council
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IHBC SW Branch FREE CPD on HAZ practice + AGM: Gloucester, 6/10, from 12 noon – Book before 10.00am Monday, 3/10
The IHBC’s South West (SW) Branch will hold an afternoon networking, Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) study and AGM in Gloucester, from noon on 6 October, with all members and membership interests welcome. image: North Warehouse, Gloucester by Nilfanion, CC BY-SA … Continue reading
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HE updates on HAZ: ‘Successful Heritage Regeneration… Revived Historic Towns’
Historic England (HE) has shared successes from the 10 Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) projects, funded since 2016/17, which helped breathe new life into historic places in needing an investment boost.
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick: Council partnership call for HAZ completion lead, closes 01/06
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 from the HESPR News and Tender Alert email for this week … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR tender throwback: Director’s selection of tenders from just one week in February, with £377K+ of work across Festivals, Churches, HAzs and more
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, while the Director’s new occasional ‘throwback’ listing boasts an impressive suite of opportunities.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Gateway to historic town centre re-opened following improvement works, as what ‘WAS’ becomes ‘HAZ’
Works to improve part of Ormskirk’s historic Wheatsheaf Walk are now complete, providing an improved public square for residents, businesses and visitors.
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HE, HAZ and more: 10 new films imagine the future of the High Street, from 2 March
Commissioned as part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HAZ) Cultural Programme, led by Historic England (HE), ten new films created by contemporary filmmakers in collaboration with young creatives, exploring what the future of the high street could be, … Continue reading
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Serious about your staffing plans or career direction? Stay ahead with ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’, with interdisciplinary conservation roles from design to churches, listing (HE), HAZs and much more!
To help heritage and conservation employers and practitioners across the UK, the IHBC regularly updates NewsBlog readers about the diverse career opportunities advertised on our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, while recent posts include roles from Conservation and Design (maternity cover), … Continue reading
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Serious about your staffing plans or career direction? Stay ahead with our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, with conservation roles from listing and HAZs to surveying, architecture and more
To help heritage and conservation employers and practitioners across the UK, the IHBC regularly updates NewsBlog readers about the diverse career opportunities posted on our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, with recent offerings including proactive roles delivering direct benefits locally, in … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR pick this week from £2.9M+ costed works: Council seeks consultancy for works to HAZ, closing 19/10 and valued at £184K
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services working to the IHBC’s standards – emails its members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick this … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR pick this week: English BC seeks HAZ related (Technical Design) services, closing 13/04, valued £5000
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services working to the IHBC’s standards – emails its members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick this … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Redruth HAZ high street funding
Redruth town centre could be set to get a welcome boost thanks to millions of pounds to help breathe life into historic buildings, as the Falmouth Packet outlines the town’s ambitions around the Heritage Action Zone (HAZ).
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More Ramsgate signpost to IHBC’s 2020 Brighton School: A bookish background to the IHBC SE Branch Ramsgate, HAZ and AGM Day (and Brighton 2020 ‘pre-School’), March 13
Kent’s Ramsgate, designated a Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) by Historic England and the focus of the IHBC’s South East (SE) Branch’s day conference and AGM on 13 March – a Brighton 2020 ‘pre-School’ event – also is the focus of … Continue reading
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IHBC’s 2-for-1, as SE Branch Day Conference is also a Brighton 2020 ‘Pre-School’ event: Ramsgate – Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) and local projects, 13 March, BOOK NOW
The IHBC South East Branch Day School and AGM in Ramsgate on 13 March also serves as an introduction to IHBC’s theme for the 2020 Annual School in June.
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IHBC SE’s day conference and AGM (and Brighton 2020 ‘Pre-School’): Ramsgate – Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) and local projects
Book Now for the IHBC’s South East (SE) Branch’s annual own day conference and AGM on 13 March in Ramsgate, a ‘pre-School’ event, as the topic – Ramsgate Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) and local projects – is linked to the … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Breathing new life into Swindon’s historic railway buildings… with a HAZ!
The Swindon Advertiser writes has reported on how when, in 1840, Daniel Gooch as superintendent for the Great Western Railway, penned a letter to the chief engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, putting Swindon forward as the ideal location for the GWR’s … Continue reading
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NCT urges churches to participate in High Streets HAZs scheme
Churches are being urged by the National Churches Trust (NCT) to take part in new Heritage Action Zones (HAZs) scheme to help historic high streets. image: Ledbury by Joanna Theobald
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IHBC’s HESPR top pick from £55K+ costed work this week: Historic England seeks Surveys and Statements for HAZ-related Bishop Auckland buildings, closing 29/11, £13-15K value
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers from the issue this week features a call from … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Architect dubs Rochdale the ‘Venice of the North’ as part of HAZ-related training
Rochdale on Line has celebrated Rochdale’s comparison to Venice (and Vicenza), linked to part of a student project looking to bring fresh ideas to key areas around Rochdale’s Heritage Action Zone: ‘Rochdale by way of Venice’. Venice image from IHBC … Continue reading
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HE welcomes Budget’s £40M to work with LPAs on successful HAZ initiatives
Historic England’s successful Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) initiative has welcomed a £40M boost in the budget, to help work with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) in the regeneration of historic high streets that are struggling with economic and social pressures. image … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Appleby’s HAZ is in the news thanks to Cumbria Crack…
A traditional building in the Appleby Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) is filming its ‘work in progress’ as part of work grant aided by Historic England, posted on YouTube, as reported by Cumbria Crack!
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IHBC’s heritage ‘from the doorstep’: Historic Lowestoft chosen for heritage transformation – from ‘at risk’ to regeneration vis HAZ
An ‘at risk’ part of historic Lowestoft, linking the town to the original fishing village, has now the subject of a major regeneration project supported by its designation as a Heritage Action Zone (HAZ), as The Lowestoft Journal reports. image … Continue reading
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