The Bolton News reports that plans to tear down the grade II listed Beehive Mills, in Great Lever, and built up to 121 homes in their place were expected to be the subject of a Government inquiry later this year. However, it was revealed last …
Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant opens in two months.
Farmers, foresters and landowners are being encouraged to plan ahead for the next round of funding for woodland creation, which opens for applications in just two months. From 2 January 2018, landowners can apply for up to £6,800 per hectare to plant and protect more …
Creative Industries federation ‘Global Talent Report’
The Creative Industries Federation’s has published its ‘Global Talent Report’. It outlines the crucial role that international talent plays in the UK’s creative industries and why we must have access to the brightest and best from around the world if we are to remain the …
Pay in museums is 7% below the market average
Research carried out for the Museums Association’s (MA) Salary Guidelines 2017 has found that pay in museums is 7% below the market average. In particular, junior roles are significantly behind comparator roles outside the sector. Assistants in the curator and collections management job area lag …
New Consultation on Quinquennial Inspection system
The Church Buildings Council (CofE) has been working with dioceses and with external partners to produce new draft guidance on: The commissioning of Quinquennial Inspection reports A model scheme for dioceses A new online template to be hosted on the Church Heritage Record You can …
Protect your charity from fraud
The Charity Commission is asking the sector to help reduce insider fraud by sharing experiences through a short survey. Estimates of the scale of charity fraud in recent years have varied between nearly £150 million and almost £2 billion per year. It is clear that …
Consultation on Banning UK sales of ivory
The Government is consulting on its proposed total ban on UK sales of ivory that could contribute either directly or indirectly to the continued poaching of elephants. The ban will be subject to some strictly defined exemptions. We want evidence about the scope of the …
Public consultation on Europeana Digital Platform for Cultural Heritage
The European Commission is consulting on the role of Europeana for the digital access, visibility and use of European cultural heritage. The consultation results will contribute to the evaluation of Europeana and will help direct its future development. Europeana is Europe’s digital platform for cultural …
The Prince’s Regeneration Trust announces its final three BRICK workshops of 2017
The workshops will focus on topics relating to governance, procurement, project management, funding, training and education for heritage projects – all essential to the proper planning for saving and reusing historic buildings. Throughout the BRICK workshops, experts from the heritage sector will be on hand …
AIM Launches New ‘Preparing to Prosper’ Publication At Winter Events
Since 2015, museums across the UK have been using the AIM Hallmarks of Prospering Museums to make a big difference to their success. The ‘AIM Hallmarks of Prospering Museums’ are a framework to help museums and heritage organisations throughout the UK. The Hallmarks identify characteristics …
Lake District World Heritage Site Coordinator
The English Lake District is the UK’s newest World Heritage Site (WHS). We are the UK’s first national park to be recognised as a WHS and are visited by over 18million people every year. We are recruiting a new World Heritage Coordinator to help provide …
AHF: Team Coordinator and Administrator
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per year, depending on experience Duration: Full-time, permanent contract Location: London (Spitalfields) The AHF wishes to achieve greater reach and impact so we can continue to be the organisation of choice for communities that wish to make better use of their …