The Prime Minister has set out her plan to help people achieve ‘the British dream’ in her speech to the Conservative party conference. The Prime Minister explicitly referenced the importance of the north’s industrial heritage – stating ‘Cities like Manchester were the pioneers that fired …
Prime Minster sets out Brexit vision in Florence
Speaking about her Brexit plan in Florence the Prime Minister made a commitment to continue working in ways “that promote the long-term economic development of the continent”. To this end, she said the UK would want to continue to take part in specific policies and …
Heritage Counts: Heritage and the Economy published
Heritage Counts has published Heritage and the Economy. This summarises findings from studies on heritage and economic activity and also introduces new research: the Heritage Economic Impact Indicator Workbook 2017. The findings have also been summarised in a set of regional heritage economy documents: Headline …
Wellbeing Inequality report
What Works Wellbeing has published Drivers of wellbeing inequality. A briefing summarises the key points. Although the research wasn’t specifically looking for a link between heritage and wellbeing, it found one. The report has important findings for the sector: “Higher levels of engagement in heritage …
European Commission proposes far-reaching reform of the EU VAT system
The European Commission has launched plans for the biggest reform of EU VAT rules in a quarter of a century. The Commission proposes to fundamentally change the current VAT system by taxing sales of goods from one EU country to another in the same way …
Celebrating 50 years of conservation areas
September 28th marked 50 years since the very first conservation area came into being in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Five decades on, there are now 10,000 conservation areas in England; at least one in every local authority. To mark this special anniversary, Historic England is carrying out …
Natural Capital Committee advice on government’s 25 year environment plan
The Natural Capital Committee has published its advice and recommendations on what the Government should consider in developing their 25 year environment plan. It includes the NCC’s thoughts on what the plan should aim to achieve, how it will do that and what success will …
New report on farming post Brexit
The Wildlife and Countryside Link coalition of 27 organisations, including the National Trust and CPRE [Alliance members] have argued that the current rules (CAP), are outdated and over-complicated. They fail to adequately support and reward farmers for managing land in a way that benefits wildlife, …
Latest taking part survey results published
The latest results from the Taking Part adult and child surveys were published on 28th September 2017. These statistics cover the period April 2016 to March 2017. Adult Report In 2016/17, 74% of adults had visited a heritage site and 52% had been to a …
Civic Voice calls for an end to the cutting of local conservation staff
Conservation Areas are as much a part of the fabric of this country as the Green Belt is in shaping our towns, cities and villages. London School of Economic Research shows that houses in conservation areas sell for a premium of 9% on average, after …
Independent review into the Creative Industries published.
The Heritage Alliance was pleased to attend the launch of the independent review of the creative industries at which the importance of place and identity, to which heritage is integral, were stressed by Business Secretary Greg Clark. The review, commissioned by the government and led …
Autumn Budget 2017 – CTG submission
The CTG has published its pre-Budget submission which identifies four key areas in which Government can support the charity sector. Working with charities to ensure the VAT system is fit for the future; Extending the Making Tax Digital charity exemption to wholly-owned charity trading subsidiaries …