We have some free 2017 Hudson’s Heritage Guides which weren’t delivered in time for #HeritageDay. Drop by our Westminster office to collect one (please call in advance). They make a perfect Christmas gift.
Bates Wells Braithwaite joins the Heritage Alliance as a legal partner
The Heritage Alliance is delighted to welcome Bates Wells Braithwaite (BWB) as a legal partner. BWB is one of the UK’s leading law firms for charities and social enterprises, ranked in the top tier nationally by legal directories Chambers UK and Legal 500. BWB is …
Eight new Heritage Action Zones announced at Heritage Day
John Glen, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, today announced in a speech the latest historic places that are set to be revived through the Heritage Action Zone scheme, include Grimsby, once the largest fishing port in the world, Rochdale, the birthplace of the modern …
Heritage Counts 2017 released!
Heritage Counts 2017 is the 16th annual survey of the state of England’s historic environment. It is produced by Historic England on behalf of the Historic Environment Forum for which the Heritage Alliance provides the secretariat. Each year, Heritage Counts provides new insights, key statistics, and …
European Capital of Culture withdrawn from UK
The UK was scheduled to host the European Capital of Culture in 2023, building on the success of previous title-holders Glasgow and Liverpool. However, on 22 November, the European Commission wrote to DCMS stating that, in light of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, …
Spring Statement 2018 date confirmed
The Government will publish its Spring Statement on Tuesday 13 March 2018. Following the Chancellor’s announcement at Autumn Statement 2016, there will now only be one major fiscal event in each year, held in the Autumn.
Hilary McGrady appointed new Director-General of the National Trust
The National Trust [Alliance member] has named Hilary McGrady as its new Director-General. Hilary, who is the conservation charity’s Chief Operating Officer, said she was ‘immensely proud’ after being appointed to the Trust’s most senior leadership role. She will officially take over on March 12, …
CIfA and FAME publish Archaeological Market Survey 2017 report
The latest Archaeological Market Survey report, produced by Landward Research on behalf of Historic England, the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers (FAME) and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) [Alliance member] is now available. Providing a unique analysis of the archaeological sector as part …
CIfA publish new minimum salary guidelines for April 2018
CIfA [Alliance member] has published its minimum salary recommendations for the 2018 financial year. It recommends that minimum salaries should increase from 1 April 2018 to PCIfA£ 18,600; ACIfA £ 21,700 and MCIfA £ 28,000.
Guidance on the Energy Performance Certificates regulations on construction, sale or rent
The CLA [Alliance member] sought clarity earlier this year on whether listed buildings are exempt from the legal requirement to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) upon sale or rent. From April 2018 it will be illegal for a private landlord to let a property with an …
Returns for good causes from National Lottery fall 4.7 per cent
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, has announced that ticket sales for the first half of the 2017/18 financial year were down by 3.2% on last year’s first-half performance to £3.2bn. As a result of this “disappointing sales performance” Camelot’s direct returns for good causes fell …
Terms of reference for the expert panel on fire safety published
Terms of reference of the expert panel appointed to advise on immediate safety action following the Grenfell Tower fire have been published. The panel’s recommendations have the potential to impact on heritage buildings. Among the terms of reference, the panel is asked to look at whether …