The future of the European Social Fund inquiry

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The House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee has published a report following its The future of the European Social Fund inquiry. The report recommends that the Government proceed urgently with detailed design of a successor to the European Social Fund so that there is no …

DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund 2018-20

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The DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund ​2018-20 is now accepting applications for capital projects at eligible organisations. Guidance documents and terms and conditions can be found in the attachment. All applications must be submitted to dcmswolfsonfund@culture.gov.uk by 31st August 2018

April letter to chief planning officers

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MHCLG has published its April letter to chief planning officers of local planning authorities in England, providing guidance about various aspects of the planning system. This notes that the Government plans to publish the final NPPF in the summer.

House of Lords Library report: European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

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This House of Lords Library briefing was prepared for the report stage in the House of Lords of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, which started on 18 April 2018. It summarises areas of the Bill which the Government indicated during committee proceedings it would look at again. …

Independent review of MHCLG’s governance of the business rates system

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Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid, has announced details of an independent review of the processes and procedures that underpin the Ministry’s governance of the business rates system. The Alliance has previously raised concerns over the impact of business rate re-evaluations on heritage attractions.

Government to professionalise the estate agent market

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New measures will be introduced to professionalise the estate agent market, driving up standards. As the Alliance argued in our consultation response this has the potential to make buyers better aware of obligations relating to listed buildings and conservation areas, among other historic environment issues. Estate agents will now …

£1.6 Million for the Heritage Schools Programme

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The Department for Education has announced £1.6 million for Historic England’s award-winning Heritage Schools programme, allowing the scheme to continue for the next two years. Thanks to Heritage Schools, half a million children have already taken part in a range of stimulating projects including creating local heritage …

Caudwell’s Mill Trust: Manager Heritage Project

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Rowsley, Derbyshire Permanent; Full Time The Caudwell’s Mill Trust, an established heritage charity with its own trading company, is seeking to appoint a mill manager. Caudwell’s Mill is a grade ll* water powered roller flour and provender mill built in 1874 on the River Wye …

Old Royal Naval College: Project Interpretation Manager (Maternity Cover)

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The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is looking for a talented and innovative Project Interpretation Manager (Maternity Cover). This is a key delivery role, leading the interpretation project and managing the relationship with Interpretation Design Consultants to ensure the proposed interpretative scheme meets the …