Volunteers at the Leighton Buzzard Railway have taken delivery of the Heritage Railway Association’s [Alliance member] Peter Manisty Award plaque. The Leighton Buzzard Railway had received the occasional award for ‘an outstanding contribution to preservation’. What impressed the judging panel was that the Leighton Buzzard Railway had delivered …
New National Trust Arts and Crafts attractions
A five year restoration project at one of the country’s most important Arts and Crafts gardens has been completed at the National Trust’s [Alliance member] Standen in West Sussex. The impressive house at Standen was designed for James Beale in the late 19th century by leading …
Nominations open for The Victorian Society’s Top 10 Endangered Buildings
Do you know a Victorian building you feel is under threat? Is there something you wish you could do to help secure its future? Nominations are open for The Victorian Society’s [Alliance member] Top 10 Endangered Buildings 2017 until 5pm on Friday 7th July. Buildings must …
Gary Kemp among new trustees of the Theatres Trust
Pam Bone, Paul Cartwright, David Ian, Gary Kemp, Richard Johnston and Simon Ricketts have been appointed to the board of the Theatres Trust [Alliance member] for three year terms from 1st July 2017.
‘Free’ tours
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against companies advertising “free guided tours” where there is an expectation that the tourists will be pay for the tour by tipping the guide. The guidance informs advertisers that to avoid breaking the advertising rules and falling foul of an …
In Harm’s Way
The British Council has published ‘In Harm’s Way’ to offer a brief introduction to current thinking within the field of cultural protection, by expert authors commissioned by the British Council. These include Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport, Tourism and Heritage, Tracey Crouch.
S.215 notice not correct way to require repainting of house
Zipporah Lisle-Mainwaring who painted her west London house in red and white stripes has successfully challenged the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s use of a S.215 notice requiring her to repaint it. The court concluded that Parliament has not sought to prevent landowners, including those in …
Heritage statistics: diversity and museum and galleries
The Taking Part survey results for April 2017 on diversity trends and museums and galleries have been published. Diversity Trends, 2005/06 to 2015/16 reveals significant increases in heritage engagement across almost all demographic groups. Engagement levels are higher for white people, the upper socio-economic group and for those without …
Museums and galleries tax relief postponed
The museums and galleries tax relief was due to be legislated in the Finance (No.2) Bill 2016-17. Due to the election the Financial Secretary to the Treasury has announced that, as is usual at this stage before an election to allow it to pass Parliament …
Historic England Angel Awards now open for nominations
Since 2011, the Historic England Angel Awards have recognised the efforts of local people and groups who go to great lengths to preserve their heritage. The 2017 Angel Awards are now open for applications. You can apply for yourself, or you can nominate another person or group. There …
New website for the museum and heritage sector
The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) [Alliance member] has launched a new website with free resources and publications, including a section for heritage trustees and event listings. The website includes AIM’s own online content combined with new and useful sections such as case studies from …
Guidance: Brownfield registers and permission in principle
The Government has published Guidance for local authorities in their implementation of new brownfield registers of land suitable for housing. Sites entered on Part 2 of the new brownfield registers will be granted permission in principle. The proposals came in to force in mid April 2017 and local …