We are looking for a new Chair. Are YOU a strategic thinker, an experienced leader, passionate about green spaces and shaping development in London? We are seeking a new Chair to take over from the current postholder, John Croxen, who steps down in 2019 – …

Chawton House is inviting applications for the new role of Chief Executive Location:  Hampshire based, but may involve some travel Salary: up to £55,000 Chawton House, Hampshire is a registered charity caring for the Grade 2* Elizabethan manor house and estate once owned by Jane …

Ecclesiastical’s Heritage Heroes Award is the Heritage Alliance’s celebration of the amazing achievements of volunteers. The award is a wonderful way to raise awareness of the generosity of the sector’s volunteers and to say thank you where they have far exceeded expectations. Nominate a volunteer …

Please join us for an evening of lively debate followed by drinks and a buffet reception in the Waldorf’s beautiful Palm Court. Tuesday 23 October 2018, 6-9:30pm This years’ debate, generously sponsored by Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, will be centred around the challenge ‘how do we …

We are delighted to welcome The National Federation of Builders (NFB) as the newest members of the Heritage Alliance. The NFB represents small to medium-sized builders, contractors and house builders across England and Wales. As one of the UK’s longest standing trade bodies, it was …

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 …