Reggae has been added to a list of international cultural treasures which the United Nations has deemed worthy of protecting and promoting. The music was added to the collection due to its “intangible cultural heritage”. Reggae is “cerebral, socio-political, sensual and spiritual,” said Unesco.

Arts Council England has undertaken an assessment of the current evidence base around the place of arts and culture in health and wellbeing and in the criminal justice system. The key themes this review explores are: can arts and culture make a contribution to reducing …

In October 2018 there were a total of 4.4 million visits to the DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries. This is an increase of 8.3% (around 341,000 visits) compared with October 2017.

Alison Richmond, the outgoing CEO of Icon (the Institute of Conservation) [Alliance member] has become a newly elected Trustee of The Edward James Foundation [Alliance member] – the charity responsible for West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. Alison brings a wealth of experience to the Foundation. …

This year’s Weston Charity Awards have opened for applications. The Awards celebrate and support great front-line charities in the North of England, the Midlands and Wales working in the fields of youth, welfare and community with incomes under £5m. The awards are run by the Garfield …

DEFRA is consulting on plans to require developers to deliver a ‘biodiversity net gain’ when building new housing or commercial development – meaning habitats for wildlife must be enhanced and left in a measurably better state than they were pre-development. The consultation will run until 10 February. …

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s approach to delivering energy efficiency improvements to buildings.The Committee is inviting written submissions on points including: • Overarching approach: Who should have responsibility to pay for energy efficiency? Should energy efficiency …

Following the award of an HLF Your Heritage grant for Development Funding, the PCC for Newport Minster is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Development Phase through to Second Round application.  This includes procuring consultants, reporting to funders, managing all aspects of the project, …

Ely Cathedral is a thriving, busy building offering daily worship as well as being a high profile visitor attraction welcoming over 250,000 people every year. We are looking for a dynamic Visitor Experience Manager who will bring a fresh perspective to the Cathedral’s evolving front …

  Our Media Officer is responsible for publicising the work and role of the Victorian Society in a wide variety of media, and also for engaging communities in campaigns to save Victorian and Edwardian buildings and landscapes threatened by demolition or insensitive development. You’ll need …

The Events Programme Manager will be required to deliver a professional organised programme of events across just over 100 gardens in the Inner London Borough, coordinating the efforts of hundreds of volunteers and site managers, concentrated on the weekend of 8 and 9 June 2019. …

Area: Development Team Status: Part-time – 3 days per week Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 pa, pro-rata Annual Leave: 25 days, pro-rata, exclusive of Bank Holidays Location: Greenwich, London SE10 Hours: Normal office hours, between 9am – 5pm. This role is required 3 days (21 hours) …