The new civil society strategy sets out how the Government will work with and support civil society to ‘build a country that works for everyone’. In the Strategy, civil society refers to individuals and organisations when they act with the primary purpose of creating social value, independent …
Charities that are connected with non-charitable organisations consultation response
The Charity Commission has published its response to its consultation on Charities that are connected with non-charitable organisations. It will publish guidance on this topic to help charities to better manage their valuable relationships with related organisations so that the interests of the charity are always protected. …
Heritage Lottery Fund National Heritage Memorial Fund annual report and accounts
The annual reports of the HLF and the National Heritage Memorial Fund have been published.
Museums and galleries monthly visits
In June 2018 there were a total of 3.9 million visits to the DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries. This is an increase of 9.3% (around 330,000 visits) compared with June 2017.
Historic England Planning Bulletin: August 2018
The Latest Historic England planning bulletin includes a Historic England briefing on the new NPPF.
Archaeology and Planning Case Studies – launch of a new project
Many thousands of archaeological sites are affected by proposed development every year. Since the introduction of Planning Policy Guidance 16 Archaeology and Planning in 1990 the routine assessment of the potential impact of such development, and the funding of archaeological investigations by developers, has ensured …
Calling all heritage enthusiasts and photographers
Entries are open for Historic England’s new ‘English History’ competition category as part of Historic Photographer of the Year, which celebrates our unique historic environment. Both amateur and professional photographers are invited to enter. Entering is easy. Simply upload your image and complete the short application form. …
Funding announced for new collaborative Centre for Cultural Value
The Arts and Humanities Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation, has announced new funding for the creation of a collaborative Centre for Cultural Value, the first of its kind in the UK. The term ‘cultural value’ includes all the societal benefits that arts and culture …
Heritage Trust Network’s historic building project Toolkit
Non-members can now explore the Heritage Trust Network’s [Alliance member] online guidance platform to discover the resources available, discounted services and key areas to improve their project management. If new to, or working with, a historic building project Toolkit will guide you. “The HTN toolkit really is …
Supreme Court may consider ‘setting’ issues
Keddlestone Voice has decided to seek permission to proceed to the Supreme Court, if the funding can be raised, regarding the definition of ‘setting’ and the subsequent potential damage to the setting of Kedleston Hall that will occur if development is allowed to go ahead.
Revised London Plan?
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has written to the Mayor of London on the need for a revised London Plan that meets London’s housing needs. The revised National Planning Policy Framework published on 24 July 2018 sets out that the Government expects …
Dickens’ desk at risk of leaving the UK
A study table used by Charles Dickens, one of Britain’s most famous novelists, is at risk of being exported from the UK unless a buyer can be found to match the asking price of £67,600.