Forestry Commission England- Non-Executive Commissioners

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Defra and the Forestry Commission is running a campaign to recruit up to five new forestry commissioners. The Forestry Commission (FC) is a non-Ministerial Government department, headed by a Board of Commissioners. Its mission is to protect and expand England’s forests and woodlands and increase …

Student Placement: Institute of Historical Research Wohl Library

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Layers of London is a map-based history project from the Institute of Historical Research, University of London which allows users to contribute stories, memories and research to map to create a unique historical research. The site also allows users to layer historical maps to compare …

Chair of the Board: Museum of London Archaeology

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Due to the retirement of MOLA’s current Chair, the organisation is searching for a dynamic individual who will lead the MOLA Board of Trustees in the oversight of the delivery of their ambitious new Strategic Plan, to increase MOLA’s financial performance and geographical expansion and ensure it …

Historic Houses: Design & Brand Officer

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Location: London (Central), London (Greater) Salary: £30,000 Closing date: 12th September 2018 Ref: DBO18 Historic Houses are looking for a smart, creative designer with an eye for story-telling to join their in-house marketing and development team and help raise the profile of their organisation and its individual …

Historic Houses: Digital & Marketing Officer

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Location: London (Central), London (Greater) Salary: £30,000 Closing date: 12th September 2018 Ref: DMO18 Historic Houses are looking for a bright, pro-active person with technical savvy and marketing nous to join their in-house marketing and development team and help maintain their current rapid rate of membership growth. …

Environment Projects Manager (Heritage)

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County Hall, Norwich £34,995 – £39,000 per annum 37 hours per week Temporary contract until 31 March 2020 Norfolk County Council are looking for an effective and adaptable manager to deliver, monitor and supervise a variety of heritage-based projects. Work will cover both the historic …

Air quality: using cleaner fuels for domestic burning

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The Government is consulting on using cleaner fuels for domestic burning. The changes proposed include only allowing the sale of Government-deemed cleaner solid fuels. Such proposals apply to England only. The deadline to respond is 11:45pm on 12th October 2018.

Use of receipts from right to buy sales

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The Government is seeking views on ways to reform rules on using Right to Buy receipts from sold council homes, and on reforming the national one-for-one replacement commitment. This consultation was published with the Social Housing Green Paper and closes on 9th October 2018.

Social Housing Green Paper

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On 14th August the Government published a Green Paper on Social Housing for consultation closing on 6th November 2018. The social housing green paper proposes fundamental reform which is intended to ensure social homes provide an essential, safe, well managed service for all those who need it.’ …

Open consultations

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Consultations/surveys which are currently open include: Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) Conduct Consultation. Closes September 4th 2018. Consultation on Society Lotteries. Closes 7th September 2018. Fisheries white paper consultation – ‘Sustainable fisheries for future generations’. Closes 12th September 2018 Independent review of planning appeal inquiries. Closes …

Defend England’s Castles #LoveCastles

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English Heritage have launched a funding appeal to help restore and maintain castles in need of urgent repair across England. Invasive plants, severe weather and pollution are threatening walls that have stood for centuries. Without expert conservation some of Britain’s national treasures could crumble, irrevocably changing our …