The Agriculture Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday 12th September 2018, with its second due on the 10th October 2018. The Bill represents a major success for the Heritage Alliance and others, as in Part 1.1.1 it states that: …

The new report from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has made a number of immigration policy recommendations for the Government. If implemented, there may be negative consequences for the heritage sector’s ability to access skilled and seasonal workers following our departure from the EU. Among …

The Listed Property Owners’ Club has successfully reached over 6000 signatures on its petition to reduce VAT to 5% on repairs and alterations for listed buildings. With 98% of listed buildings in the UK owned privately, the campaign is continuing to work towards its goal …

From 3 to 9 December 2018, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and National Lottery operator Camelot will again be running a Christmas campaign to say thank you to National Lottery players. Last year more than 400 heritage visitor attractions from across the UK – all …

Following the release of the revised NPPF in July, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has made the following adjustments and revisions to sections of their Planning Practice Guidance: new Plan-making guidance a revised edition of the Housing Need Assessment new paragraphs added …

Speaking in the Commons on 12th September Chris Skidmore, Vice-Chair of the Conservative Party, lamented the lack of protection for historic battlefields. He stated that it was bizarre “we are now about to tarmac over part of the battle of Bosworth” especially considering the amount …

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for DCMS, Michael Ellis, responded to questions in the House last week concerning female representation stating that Historic England had been working to address this ‘through their Immortalised and HerStories seasons.’ In addition to this there has been a relisting of sites …

With the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s sailing taking place on 16th September 2020, it has been announced that the official Commemorations led by Plymouth will receive an additional £250,000 grant. The Commemorations will consist of a year-long programme of cultural events and activities across …

The Victorian Society [Alliance member] has released its annual Top 10 Endangered Buildings List which recognises at-risk Victorian and Edwardian buildings and structures throughout England and Wales. The buildings this year include a Victorian seaside winter gardens, a set of seven London gasholders, a Victorian …

The Government has announced funding which may this may offer opportunities for the conversion of difficult derelict heritage buildings into new housing. To achieve the Government’s commitment to deliver 300,000 new homes by the mid-2020s, 2 new streams of investment – the Land Assembly Fund …

As of the 12th September 2018 Oxfordshire planning authorities have been given certain planning flexibilities as part of its £215 million project to deliver 100,000 by 2031. Under the changes, flexibility has been granted concerning the National Planning Policy Framework’s policy for maintaining a 5 …

Applications are now open for the latest round of the Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant – a scheme which provides up to £6,800 per hectare to help farmers, foresters and landowners tap into the environmental and financial benefits of tree planting. To encourage more projects …