Following the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017, the Government took steps to enhance safety measures in buildings. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has established the ‘Building Safety Programme‘ especially to cover high-rise residential buildings over 18 metres.

“Fly-tipping is an unacceptable blight on our landscapes” said Environment minister Thérèse Coffey. Seeing the worrying increase of waste crime, the Government is taking measures about it by introducing new penalties and updating the guidance for councils (the Government has recently responded to the consultation), in the wider framework of …

EU Ministers of Culture have adopted conclusions on the Work Plan for Culture 2019-2022, stressing the importance of sustaining the legacy of the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH) 2018. Ministers acknowledged that “the European Year of Cultural Heritage […] has considerably raised public and political awareness …

As the Italian writer Umberto Eco said “Erasmus has created the first generation of young Europeans”, thanks to the long-lasting relationships created though this exchange programme. Indeed, Erasmus has proved to be so successful in the last 30 years that the Council of the EU re-stated …

The EU funding programme Creative Europe has opened a call to provide support for the development of European video games. Eligible applicants are European companies, in particular video game production companies, which have been legally constituted for at least 12 months prior to the submission date …

Ecclesiastical is inviting everyone to help them spread some Christmas cheer to those in need by nominating their favourite charity in their 12 Days of Giving campaign. You can nominate any UK or Irish registered charity each weekday from 6th to 21st December, 10 winners …

On 27 November Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has released its report on the Scrutiny of the Agriculture Bill. Louise Sampson, Advocacy Officer of the National Trust [Alliance member], responded to the report pointing out that “The Bill provides powers to the Government, but places few duties on …

At the Annual General Meeting of Historic Houses [Alliance member], the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Michael Ellis gave a speech on the contribution of property owners in the protection of British historic environment. Historic buildings also contribute significantly to UK economy especially because of tourism …

MaintenanceBooker, the new website that makes it easy to keep churches in good repair is now available to historic buildings in England and Wales. Using the website www.maintenancebooker.org.uk anyone looking after a historic building can book gutter clearance and repairs, lightning protection inspection, tree surveys and maintenance …

The Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College [Alliance member] announces the appointment of three new trustees, Vice Admiral Adrian Johns KCB CBE DL, Laura Whyte and Will Bax. Read more here.

On 19 November the Guardian published an article accusing the National Trust [Alliance member] of investing funding in oil, gas and mining firms. National Trust responded strongly to this critique. The National Trust reiterated its commitment to reduce carbon emissions and the use of fossil fuels, and denied its …

The Civil Society Futures inquiry has spent two years investigating the future of civil society in England. The inquiry concluded that “civil society must reinvent itself and break from the status quo in order to tackle urgent social, political and environmental challenges”. The inquiry’s final report offers an analysis …