Yesterday, DCMS announced that £4 million in small grants will be awarded for projects alleviating loneliness as part of the #LetsTalkLoneliness campaign. This funding will be available to small charities and community groups tackling isolation and loneliness will be open for applications from 5 January 2021.
Visa Applications Open
The Government has opened the visa application process for people wanting to come and work in the UK under the new points-based system, including the Skilled Worker route. Guidance for UK visa sponsorship for employers can be found here and you can access the online application portal …
New Funding Announced for the Culture Recovery Fund
The Government has announced a second round of funding from the Culture Recovery Fund. £400 million of the £1.57 billion Fund, which was held back in the previous round, will soon be open for applications. £300 million in grants and £100 million in loans will …
The Long-Term Future of the Heritage Sector
The COVID-19 pandemic is having and will continue to have, a significant impact on the heritage sector. This brief covers some of the key issues around the long-term sustainability of the heritage sector and highlights where the government can support us. In this document, we …
COVID-19 Update and Support
The current coronavirus outbreak is understandably causing concern amongst our membership and the sector more widely. We are doing everything we can to advocate on behalf of the sector at this challenging time, including through regular meetings and communications with DCMS. We continue to update …
DCMS Announces Launch of £250m Cultural Investment Fund
A new £250 million Culture Investment Fund (CIF) will be introduced to “drive local growth, support young people, and reinforce culture’s role at the heart of communities.”, as announced by DCMS during the weekend. This new fund will benefit the culture and creative sectors, including providing …
Government Releases No Deal Brexit Preparedness Guidance
As 31 October (the date on which the Government has said it will leave the EU) approaches, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his proposals for a deal with the EU. This comes with further guidance from Government on Brexit preparedness in the event …
Housing Secretary Announces Plans to Reform Planning System
The Housing Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has unveiled a new green standard for building homes, which the Government says: “will bring an environmental revolution to home building – tackling climate change while keeping household bills low.” The Future Homes Standard will see polluting fossil …
MHCLG – Changes to Future Homes Standard
This consultation sets out the Government’s plans for the Future Homes Standard, including proposed options to increase the energy efficiency requirements for new homes in 2020. The Future Homes Standard will require new build homes to be future-proofed with low carbon heating and world-leading levels …
Ofqual – Amending the ‘Taking Regulatory Action’ policy and Consultation on changes to the Conditions of Recognition
The Government is proposing amendments to their policy Taking Regulatory Action (the TRA policy) which explains how they use their powers to take regulatory action in respect of awarding organisations. The proposed amendments are to bring the policy up to date, to reflect the Government’s regulatory strategy …
DEFRA – Highly Protected Marine Areas review: call for evidence
The Government is asking for evidence that can be considered in an independent review into Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). In particular, they want views and evidence on: what the aims, opportunities and challenges would be; how sites could be selected; how they could be …
Proposed reforms to permitted development rights to support the deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage
This consultation seek views on the principle of amending permitted development rights for operators with rights under the Electronic Communications Code (Code Operators) to support deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage, and the circumstances in which it would be appropriate to do so. The …