{"id":47394,"date":"2026-07-17T15:49:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=47394"},"modified":"2026-07-17T15:49:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:49:30","slug":"final-20-july-close-for-ihbcs-initial-quick-query-to-help-local-government-conservation-services-still-time-to-shape-our-high-level-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=47394","title":{"rendered":"FINAL 20 July close for IHBC\u2019s initial \u2018quick query\u2019 to help local government conservation services: \u2018\u2026 still time to shape our high-level advocacy\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IHBC\u2019s \u2018quick query\u2019 to Local Government conservation Officers and services for <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/ihbc\/survey-la-conservation-services?e=4961664373\">\u2018advice, input and suggestions\u2019 <\/a>on possible improvements that we can pass on to UK Governments as part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=44756\">\u20185 Commitments to Parliament\u2019<\/a> has had its closing date extended to 20 July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IHBC Director Se\u00e1n O\u2019Reilly said: \u2018We\u2019ve been bowled over by the remarkable response already, so huge thanks to all who\u2019ve helped to date.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018But we\u2019ve concluded it\u2019s best to extend the date, so there\u2019s still time to shape our high-level advocacy.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018This way we can make sure those still keen to contribute can join in, promote and advance this critical initiative\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">_____________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IF YOU ARE A CONSERVATION SERVICE OFFICER, ADVISER OR PROVIDER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PLEASE HELP US:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you offer advice on conservation matters in local government please complete the form linked below. If you know of anyone who offers advice on conservation matters in local government please forward this message to them so they can complete the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.wufoo.com\/forms\/m149tchi1o338w2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>COMPLETE THE FORM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/ihbc\/survey-la-conservation-services?e=4961664373\"><strong>SEE &#8211; AND CIRCULATE &#8211; THE CALL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IHBC Officers write:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IHBC wants to support our local government conservation services by offering some useful suggestions for improvements to governments across the UK, to help both service users and local government conservation officers and advisers. So we need your advice, input and suggestions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We plan to promote these services, and their potential, to the highest levels of UK governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want to call for changes that can support you in making these services better for users, as well as for Officers and advisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most helpful ideas for now will be practical, cost-conscious and manageable, but we are open to ALL suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We need your proposals and suggestions to help us help you, and help conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Remember:<\/u><\/strong><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The survey is open to all who offer advice on behalf of local government conservation services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The form is short and quick to fill, so please do send us your thoughts: that input is essential!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The survey is confidential and may be completed anonymously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will follow up on findings in the late Summer, before presenting to a Preliminary Briefing in Westminster in the Autumn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u>This is a short, scoping survey\u2026<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>As this initiative will continue, the survey will remain open to contributions after our first call closes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your input and thoughts are very much appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any queries please email Sarah Homer at <a href=\"mailto:support@ihbc.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support@ihbc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>CONTEXT:<\/u><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The IHBC launched this initiative in October 2025 with a briefing in Westminster outlined <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=44686\">HERE<\/a>, linked to our 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Commitment, to \u2018<em>Investigate the complex challenges in heritage management processes and skills\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We continued the discussion by targeting this most critical and threatened part of conservation care, the UK\u2019s conservation services in local government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We first explored issues and ideas in our members-only Council on 8 April 2026, with initial outcomes reported <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46336\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This survey marks the next stage, as we seek suggestions for better services from the \u2018coal face\u2019 of conservation, possibly the very first time this has been raised in a UK-wide survey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more background to the call <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=47199\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IHBC\u2019s \u2018quick query\u2019 to Local Government conservation Officers and services for \u2018advice, input and suggestions\u2019 on possible improvements that we can pass on to UK Governments as part of our \u20185 Commitments to Parliament\u2019 has had its closing date extended &hellip; 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