Two consultations for the next phase of High Speed Two (HS2), from Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds – known as Phase 2b. To prepare for the hybrid Bill, the Government has commissioned consultants to undertake an EIA and prepare an Environmental …
Interpretation learning and training survey
The Association for Heritage Interpretation [Alliance member] is interested in what you have to say about learning, training and development. We want to ensure that our training and development events and opportunities are the best they can be for our members and for the heritage …
Civil Society Futures review
The independent Civil Society Futures review has published four questions for consultation. What purpose does civil society fulfil now? What purpose will civil society need to fulfil in the future? What do you think they should/should not be doing? What is driving or inhibiting change in civil …
Committee seeks views on natural environment, rural communities and biodiversity
The Select Committee on the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 has published its Call for Evidence. Interested parties are invited to submit written evidence to the Committee by 11 September 2017. Lord Cameron of Dillington, who chairs the Committee, said: ‘The Natural Environment and …
Aviation Strategy Consultation
The Government is consulting on developing a new Aviation Strategy for the UK. This strategy will be very important for national and regional tourism growth. The strategy aims to set out aviation policy until at least 2050 and aims to ensure that the UK has a …
AHF appoints new CEO
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew McKeague as its new Chief Executive. Matthew will join the AHF from the Churches Conservation Trust where, as Director of Regeneration, he leads a highly successful team developing innovative new uses for …
Call for nominations to the UK Memory of the World Register
UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme seeks to encourage the preservation of, access to, and awareness of, the world’s documentary heritage. An important part of the Programme is its Registers, which recognise documentary heritage of outstanding significance. Nominations are now being invited for the UK Memory of …
Campaigning and political activity by charities prior to the 2017 General Election: Case Report
This case report contains an analysis of some of the key issues that the Charity Commission dealt with in cases relating to campaigning and political activity by charities in the run-up to the General Election, being: 1. Visits to charities by prospective parliamentary candidates 2. Publishing educational …
More Green Belt being lost without tackling housing crisis
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) [Alliance member] has revealed a significant increase in houses planned for the Green Belt, and yet most of these houses will be unaffordable to those who need them. CPRE’s annual Green Belt Under Siege report shows that more than 70% of houses …
HS2 details published
Secretary of State for Transport has set out the latest detail on HS2. The Phase 2a High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill seeks the powers to construct HS2 from the West Midlands to Crewe so that this important section, which links up to the …
It’s nationwide Church Tourism Week
National heritage charity The Churches Conservation Trust [Alliance member] is running Church Tourism Week, an annual celebration of historic churches, takes place nationwide this week. The week-long programme of events and activities for all ages is a celebration of our outstanding architectural heritage and an invitation …
Five point plan to secure the future of the UK’s church buildings
A five point plan to secure the future of the UK’s church buildings has been set out by the National Churches Trust [Alliance member]. The main features of the National Churches Trust’s plan, published in its Annual Review are: 1. Prioritise the maintenance of church buildings. It …