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European Capital of Culture withdrawn from UK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 …
New CTG Business rates working group
The Charity Tax Group Management Committee has decided to set up a new Business Rates working group, in which members can share experiences of business rates with other charities. In the first instance, the group will only be open to charities – if you would …
Coventry to host UK City of Culture 2021
Coventry will host the prestigious title of UK City of Culture 2021. Coventry will take the title from Hull 2017, which has used City of Culture to transform its reputation as a destination for arts and culture both at home and abroad. It is estimated that …
Largest ever asset transfer of historic properties?
Coventry City Council will hand over the ownership of more than 25 historic buildings and sites to community heritage organisation the Historic Coventry Trust. The properties include the Charterhouse Heritage Park, Whitefriars Monastery and a row of shops in the Burges. A five-year £30m restoration and regeneration …