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- Spotlighting IHBC’s latest Council: A paper you might have missed… Adam Dyer on ‘Green upgrades for London’s heritage homes’ 17/04/2026
- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 17/04/2026
- IHBC ‘Intervention’ Signpost: SAVE Britain’s Heritage Buildings at Risk Register 17/04/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £2.4M costed works: Public body seeks Heritage etc. consultant for iconic project, to 16/04 & £1.3+Mn 17/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (valued?) doorstep’: Edinburgh’s Argyle House qualifies for listed status – but won’t get it 17/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (under-valued?) doorstep’: Developer fights to keep new features on church 17/04/2026
- Launch of new fund with ‘more flexible terms’ in AHF’s 50th year of lending: inaugurated by Cadw with £500K 17/04/2026
- HSE: ‘Consultation on the Control of Lead at Work Regulations’ to 24 May 17/04/2026
- Icon launches Conservation Skills at Risk project 17/04/2026
- AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) opportunity on ‘Spaces of Health: Connecting Past and Present Experiences of Health and Wellbeing in Heritage’, open to 1 May 17/04/2026
- Local people take the lead in ‘Pride in Place’ across 40 more communities 17/04/2026
- Join the ‘Inclusive European Heritage Residency 2026’ in Malta | Apply by 15 May 17/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump’s White House ballroom 17/04/2026
- WM Branch’s ‘CPD Competence Suite No.2’ on IHBC’s YouTube: ‘The Conservation Hour: Series 2’ – Competence-based learning (open to non-members) with thoughts sought on a Series 3 14/04/2026
- Top marks for IHBC’s latest Council as LA Conservation service talks, papers & film get 10/10 from nearly 20% of 120+ delegates, shaping the survey for our new parliamentary push 14/04/2026
- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 14/04/2026
- IHBC opens Corporate Plan 2026-30 (‘CP30’) development with CP25 consultation, noting Charter, Parliamentary 5 Commitments, volunteer investment & more – to 28/02 & after 14/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Philosophy’ CPD Signpost: The UK Stained Glass Repository… finding stained glass windows new homes 14/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ CPD Signpost: HE launches two short films that explain the role of the HERs 14/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (community) doorstep’: Some half of homes with planning permission since 2012-13 not yet built says Local Councils Network. 14/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Church) doorstep’: Catholic Bishops Conference welcomes £400K to unlock historic potential of former Catholic seminary 14/04/2026
- Museum of London demolition legal challenge dismissed in court 14/04/2026
- Government Publishes ‘partial response’ to Energy Performance of Buildings Consultation 14/04/2026
- APPGEBE: ‘Government must not sacrifice quality in drive to build 1.5 million homes’ 14/04/2026
- DWP consults on merger of training bodies 14/04/2026
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CPRE: Fixes for England land use crisis ‘already exist but… fragmented and…neglected’ argues report
A new CPRE report warns that the government’s Land Use Framework will not solve the fundamental question of what gets built where, arguing that policy tools to guide better land-use decisions already exist but remain fragmented and largely neglected.
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IHBC’s new ‘CPD Circular’: ‘Colour coding’, simpler format, Awards, CPD Spotlights, Branch AGMs, Marsh Awards & more
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. SIGN UP FOR IHBC’S FREE CDP RESOURCES
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IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03
image for illustration: De La Warr Pavilion, Alan Stanton, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Booking is open for IHBC’s South East Branch (SE Branch) Day School and AGM on ‘Seaside structures of the 20th century’, Bexhill-on-Sea’s De La Warr … Continue reading
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IHBC’s new ‘CPD Circular’: ‘Colour coding’, simpler format, Awards, CPD Spotlights, Branch AGMs, Marsh Awards & more
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. SIGN UP FOR IHBC’S FREE CDP RESOURCES
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IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03
image for illustration: De La Warr Pavilion, Alan Stanton, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Booking is open for IHBC’s South East Branch (SE Branch) Day School and AGM on ‘Seaside structures of the 20th century’, Bexhill-on-Sea’s De La Warr … Continue reading
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IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03
image for illustration: De La Warr Pavilion, Alan Stanton, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Booking is open for IHBC’s South East Branch (SE Branch) Day School and AGM on ‘Seaside structures of the 20th century’, Bexhill-on-Sea’s De La Warr … Continue reading
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IHBC SE Branch Day School + AGM – ‘Concrete and candyfloss: Seaside structures of the 20th century’, De La Warr Pavilion, 13/03
image for illustration: De La Warr Pavilion, Alan Stanton, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Booking is open for IHBC’s South East Branch (SE Branch) Day School and AGM on ‘Seaside structures of the 20th century’, Bexhill-on-Sea’s De La Warr … Continue reading
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IHBC’s 2026 AGM concludes successfully: All nominations ratified resolutions adopted, including talks, thanks, Charter progress, elections, congratulations and more
The IHBC’s January 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) saw trustees appointed; approval for IHBC’s Charter plans, among other business, all bookended by Claudia Kenyatta, Historic England’s New Co-Chief Executive, and post-AGM discussions ranging from housing to congratulations to IHBC’s Chair … Continue reading
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IHBC Chair updates on 2026 AGM, calls for proxy vote (accredited members only) ASAP & booking – 7 January 2026, featuring HE’s co-CEO Claudia Kenyatta CBE, from 5.30pm, with 6pm AGM
IHBC Chair David McDonald OBE has updated IHBC members further on plans for the 2026 AGM, on 7 January, opening with Historic England’s Co-Chief Executive Claudia Kenyatta CBE on ‘… roles and priorities – Growth, Place, and the Heritage Sector’ … Continue reading
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REMINDER: Lodge your IHBC proxy vote (accredited members only) ASAP & book your online place (members only) for IHBC’s 2026 AGM, 7 January 2026, featuring HE’s co-CEO, from 5.30pm, with 6pm AGM
IHBC Chair David McDonald has updated IHBC members on plans for the 2026 AGM, on 7 January, opening with Historic England’s Co-Chief Executive on ‘… roles and priorities – Growth, Place, and the Heritage Sector’ from 5.30pm.
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Lodge your IHBC proxy vote (accredited members only) ASAP & book your online place (members only) for IHBC’s 2026 AGM, 7 January 2026, featuring HE’s co-CEO, from 5.30pm, with 6pm AGM
IHBC Chair David McDonald has updated IHBC members on plans for the 2026 AGM, on 7 January, opening with Historic England’s Co-Chief Executive on ‘… roles and priorities – Growth, Place, and the Heritage Sector’ from 5.30pm.
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IHBC issues formal notice for 2026 AGM, online on 7 January 2026, from 5.30pm (with special presentation!) for 6pm start
IHBC AGM WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY 2026 ONLINE:Presentation from 5.30pm and AGM from 6.00pmAGM FOR IHBC MEMBERS ONLY
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Lodge your IHBC proxy vote (accredited members only) ASAP & book your online place (members only) for IHBC’s 2026 AGM, 7 January 2026, featuring HE’s co-CEO, from 5.30pm, with 6pm AGM
IHBC Chair David McDonald has updated IHBC members on plans for the 2026 AGM, on 7 January, opening with Historic England’s Co-Chief Executive on ‘… roles and priorities – Growth, Place, and the Heritage Sector’ from 5.30pm.
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Lodge your IHBC proxy vote (accredited members only) ASAP & book your online place (members only) for IHBC’s 2026 AGM, 7 January 2026, featuring HE’s co-CEO, from 5.30pm, with 6.00pm AGM
IHBC Chair David McDonald has updated IHBC members on plans for the 2026 AGM, on 7 January, opening with Historic England’s Co-Chief Executive on ‘… roles and priorities – Growth, Place, and the Heritage Sector’ from 5.30pm.
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Tagged AGM, building, climate change, conservation, environment, expertise, government, heritage, IHBC, members, nature, planning, skills
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IHBC issues formal notice for 2026 AGM, online on 7 January 2026, from 5.30pm (with special presentation!) for 6pm start
IHBC AGM WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY 2026 ONLINE:Presentation from 5.30pm and AGM from 6.00pmAGM FOR IHBC MEMBERS ONLY
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IHBC issues formal notice to all IHBC Members for 2026 AGM, online on 7 January 2026, from 5.30pm (with special presentation!) for 6pm start
IHBC AGM WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY 2026 ONLINE:Presentation from 5.30pm and AGM from 6.00pmAGM FOR IHBC MEMBERS ONLY
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IHBC’s December ‘CPD Circular’ now out: Accessible, cost-conscious learning, events & resources, with Branch & National AGMs, Surgeries, CPD Partnerships & more
IHBC’s newest CPD Circular lists accessible, cost-effective ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD), from priority Branch Partnership events to Branch and National AGMs and more.
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IHBC’s November ‘CPD Circular’ now out: Accessible, cost-conscious learning, events & resources, with Branch AGMs, CPD Partnerships, BS 40104 (Domestic Retrofit Assessment) & more
IHBC’s newest CPD Circular lists accessible, cost-effective ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD), from priority Branch Partnership events to AGMs and our joint STBA/IHBC webinar on ‘BS 40104: Domestic Retrofit Assessment – implications for traditional and heritage buildings’.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: German Woman Returns Ancient Greek Column Fragment after 50+ Years
A fragment from an ancient column in the Leonidaion at Ancient Olympia that had been illegally removed in the 1960s was returned to Greece in a repatriation ceremony as a woman from Münster, Germany, returned the fragment more than 50 … Continue reading
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IHBC‘s ‘Research’ Signpost: HE/EH/AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership – ‘Call for Proposals 2025’, from mediaeval fragments & Roman life to wellbeing, inclusion & labour, to 28/11
image for illustration: Whitby Abbey by Peter Badcock Historic England (HE) and English Heritage (EH) have launched their call for proposals for AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership projects, with Studentship proposals to be aligned with one of their five Priority Research … Continue reading
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IHBC’s 2025 AGM concludes, featuring Griff Rhys Jones on #IHBCShrewsbury2025, new trustees (and old), a ‘stop-press’ update on our Charter-linked Memorandum and much more…
The IHBC’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) saw new (and old) trustees appointed; confirmation of the IHBC’s Charter Memorandum submission on May 13@14:15, and other business, all bookended by Griff Rhys Jones on our 2025 Annual School, #IHBCShrewsbury2025, and Tim … Continue reading
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IHBC’s 2025 AGM concludes, featuring Griff Rhys Jones on #IHBCShrewsbury2025, new trustees (and old), a ‘stop-press’ update on our Charter-linked Memorandum and much more…
The IHBC’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) saw new (and old) trustees appointed; confirmation of the IHBC’s Charter Memorandum submission on May 13@14:15, and other business, all bookended by Griff Rhys Jones on our 2025 Annual School, #IHBCShrewsbury2025, and Tim … Continue reading
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LAST CHANCE: IHBC issues 2025 AGM reminder to voting members: Please ‘complete your proxy form’
The IHBC has issued its regular reminder to our voting members (Full, Associate and Retired) that proxy voting in advance of our Annual General meetings (AGM) is strongly encouraged, not least to minimise costs, ensure quorum and make the best … Continue reading
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IHBC issues AGM update on new speaker with encouragement for proxy votes – online from 5.30pm, 13 May – members only, booking essential
The IHBC has updated the 2025 AGM’s formal notice – for 13 May, with online proceedings from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start – which includes a new pre-AGM talk, by Tim Greensmith and entitled ‘Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings – Back from … Continue reading
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IHBC issues 2025 AGM reminder to voting members: Please ‘complete your proxy form’
The IHBC has issued its regular reminder to our voting members (Full, Associate and Retired) that proxy voting in advance of our Annual General meetings (AGM) is strongly encouraged, not least to minimise costs, ensure quorum and make the best … Continue reading
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