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- 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… 16/10/2026
- CLOSING SOON: IHBC’s first joint National-Branch CPD Partnership event – Bob Kindred MBE on ‘Enforcement…’, 27/10: In person in London, and Online (from £15-£50) 16/10/2026
- CLOSING SOON: IHBC’s WM Branch to join West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2026: ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals’, 21/10, Worcester Cathedral 16/10/2026
- CLOSING SOON: IHBC consults on ‘Corporate Plan 2026-30’ (‘CP30’): Feedback sought by 30 October 16/10/2026
- IHBC’s ‘History’ CPD Signpost: The Public Architect – A Five-Part Podcast Series now out from the SAHGB 16/10/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Government clears path for London’s City Plan 2040 as inspectors back City over HE approach to tall buildings 16/10/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £316K weekly costed works: Council seeks team for repairs to GI & Scheduled Monument to 29/10 @ £120K 16/10/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Bath could temporarily drop UNESCO World Heritage Site status 16/10/2026
- Major £41Mn drive to restore churches and revitalise heritage buildings in communities across England announced 16/10/2026
- Canal & River Trust: Britain’s canals could play an even bigger role in the nation’s water security 16/10/2026
- HES National Centre of Excellence for Canals & Traditional Skills gains new retrofit facility to become premiere heritage hub, with with 1Mn from RICHeS & UKRI, 16/10/2026
- Top heritage rail awards open for 2027: Deadline for entries (all categories) 9 November 2026. 16/10/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Funding shortages, Climate Change, and expertise gaps emerge as ‘Top Threats’ to Global Heritage Sites, WMF Warns 16/10/2026
- IHBC marks passing of Sir Donald Insall CBE, (IHBC 0876MEM LO): ‘Bring forth the best’ 13/10/2026
- IHBC Marsh Awards NOW OPEN: Nominate your ‘Successful learner’ (in Heritage Skills) or ‘Retired member’ (Community Contributions), to close 15 December 2026 13/10/2026
- IHBC welcomes RICHeS Access Fund second call: ‘access… cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, to £20K, for charities, social enterprises, commercial companies etc. 13/10/2026
- Join in IHBC-sponsored SAHGB’s 3rd Mark Girouard symposium : ‘Untold Tales: Women Pioneers in British and Irish Architectural History’, 14 November 13/10/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD spotlight: Government publishes reports on improving building safety 13/10/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD spotlight: Carbon Literacy, and ‘Building Sustainability Capability Across Your Organisation’ 13/10/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: Partners SPAB & Owlsworth celebrate as ‘Chapel wins Architects’ Journal Retrofit Award’ 13/10/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Restoration of Hull’s blitz-bombed National Picture Theatre is complete… 13/10/2026
- Scotland’s national centre gains new retrofit facility to become premiere heritage hub, courtesy RICHeS & UKRI 13/10/2026
- Skills England launches Skills For Work programme consultation: to 16 October 13/10/2026
- ‘Strengthening local building control capacity, capability and financial sustainability’ in England – a Letter from the government to LA CEs 13/10/2026
- 35 New Training Bursaries awarded by Heritage Crafts 13/10/2026
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IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD Signpost: Scotland’s heritage delivers benefits far beyond tourism, new evidence shows
image for illustration: Mallaig by Bradscorner, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit 2026 highlights the contribution Scotland’s historic environment makes to the economy, communities, wellbeing and sustainable places
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Government commitment to deliver for rural communities
A new Future of Rural England report, published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government, sets out how to ensure government policy delivers for rural communities, with six critical themes: economic growth & productivity; infrastructure & housing; skills & … Continue reading
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Heritage delivers for England’s economy, new HE data shows: £39.4bn, c.56o,ooo jobs, & each pound adds £1.51 to economy (ests. for 2024)
The latest Heritage Counts analysis from Historic England (HE), uses a revised methodology to better highlight the economic contribution and resilience of England’s heritage sector, as employment continues to grow – supporting an estimated 251,000 jobs in 2024 – reinforcing … Continue reading
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Northern Ireland’s Heritage Delivers – an alliance of heritage organisations -on ‘Prosperity Progress Personality -Treasure the Past Enrich the Future’
An alliance of Northern Ireland’s heritage organisations, Heritage Delivers believes that ‘protecting and investing in our heritage is essential to creating a better future… Our heritage supports our prosperity, strengthens our society, and shapes our character.’
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Respublica reports on ‘A Modest Proposal for the Restoration of Neighbourhoods’
Research & policy body Respublica has issued a report offering ‘A Modest Proposal for the Restoration of Neighbourhoods’.
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Tagged civic, economy, neighbourhoods, policy, research
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IHBC welcomes National Apprenticeship Week: to 15/02
The IHBC has welcomed National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), the week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
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New paper from Creative UK: UK Government asked to recognise how culture is ‘key to sustainable economic growth’
A new paper from Creative UK calls on the UK Government to recognise how culture is ‘key to sustainable economic growth, healthy communities and a confident national story’
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Chancellor appoints infrastructure and planning adviser to clear path for new investments
Leading lawyer Catherine Howard has appointed to advise the Chancellor on the next phase of planning and infrastructure reforms as she vows to ‘do what it takes to get Britain building’.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Major new study to reveal the value of the UK’s UNESCO sites
image for illustration: Stonehenge by Sumit Surai – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 A major new study, announced today, will measure the economic and non-economic value of the UK’s UNESCO sites. From the world-renowned Stonehenge, Tower of London and the … Continue reading
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New Towns Taskforce: Report to government published
Government UK has issued the ‘Independent report: New Towns Taskforce: Report to government’.
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Tagged building, community, economy, environment, government, planning, urban
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IHBC’s ‘Professional’ Signpost: Submit representations to HM Treasury on Autumn Budget 2025, by 15 October
HM Treasury ‘welcomes representations as part of the policy-making process…’ they may be made on the Autumn Budget 2025 by October 15. as a written submission, commenting on government policy or suggesting new policy ideas to be considered in the … Continue reading
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Welsh Planning Reforms to ‘…. speed up infrastructure decisions and create jobs..’, to make ‘… Wales the fastest country in the UK for determining planning applications’
Reforms aimed at making Wales the fastest country in the UK for determining planning applications, creating new jobs and driving economic growth have been unveiled.
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England’s Dormant Assets Scheme: Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive
The England’s first ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440 million funding.
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Investing in community regeneration in Scotland – Projects to unlock economic growth and tackle poverty
Projects across Scotland will benefit from Scottish Government investment to help regenerate communities and drive economic growth. image for illustration: Fiona Newton
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Wales to get £100 million to restore pride in neighbourhoods and boost growth
Wales to receive £100 million creating local growth and opportunities through new Plan for Neighbourhoods.
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IHBC looks ahead to 2025 No.17, featuring ‘Heritage from the (BID) doorstep’: From the home of #IHBCShrewsbury2025 – Shrewsbury’s BID High Street award said to boost trade and pride
image for illustration: Shrewsbury by Angharad Hart Shrewsbury’s Business Improvement District (BID) has said being named home of Britain’s best high street will bring in more visitors and create local pride, another reason to join IHBC’s 2025 Annual School – … Continue reading
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HE on ‘Contribution of the Heritage Sector to the Visitor Economy’
image for illustration: the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site by Seán O’Reilly Historic England (HE) has published its report on the ‘Contribution of the Heritage Sector to the Visitor Economy’
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IHBC’s ‘Finance and Economics’ Signpost: HE on ‘Heritage-led tourism supporting England’s economy’
image for illustration: Ironbridge, Shropshire by Seán O’Reilly Historic England’s (HE) new Heritage Counts Report on Tourism has been launched, underpinning the case that heritage tourism supports thousands of jobs and makes a substantial contribution to the Gross Value Added … Continue reading
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