A huge hoard of silver coins dating back to the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings could be declared as treasure. The 2,528 silver coins were found in the Chew Valley, north-east Somerset, by a group of metal detectorists. The British Museum said it was …
Competition launch to boost broadband connectivity
£250,000 of funding will be awarded to venues across the UK to improve their broadband connectivity to help them attract more events. The event venues applying will have to have conference facilities that bid for events which attract international delegates. The average value per project …
Councils invited to apply for the Local Digital Fund
The next round of applications for the Local Digital Fund, which helps boost services has opened. The funding is used to improve public services for residents through innovative uses of digital technology. Councils are expected to work together to do this. The opening of the …
Call for Migrant Workers Programme & Ethnic Minority Support Programme
The Government is making a call to run a project to support the skills development of employed migrants and of Black and Minority Ethnic participants. Both the Migrant Workers Programme and the Ethnic Minority Support Programme would have approximately £2 million funding each from the …
£30 million competition to help rural Britain utilise 5G
The Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan has launched a competition to test the applications of 5G technology in rural areas. Up to ten rural locations will be chosen to run innovative trials of 5G applications and stimulate commercial investment in 5G technology. The Digital Secretary said: …
Alliance Member Images – Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers (ALGAO)
The Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers (ALGAO) provides a forum representing archaeologists working for local authorities and national parks throughout the UK. Its members are professional archaeologists employed by local authorities to provide advice on archaeological conservation and management. The head page photograph in this …
Assistant Architectural Adviser for Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust
35 hours per week Hampstead £28-34,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust was set up in 1968, on the initiative of residents, to maintain and preserve the character and amenities of the Suburb. It does this principally through its ownership of …
Canal & River Trust- Business & Corporate Engagement Partner
£36,680 inclusive of car cash allowance Based Gloucester Docks The Canal & River Trust believe that life is better by water. Set up in 2012 to care for historic waterways across England and Wales, the organisation aims to transform our canals and rivers into spaces …
Canal & River Trust- Communications & Campaigns Manager
Circa £30,000 + contributory pension, generous holiday allowance and other benefits Gloucester Docks The Canal & River Trust is one of the UK’s largest and newest charities, having been set up in 2012 to care for 2,000 miles of historic inland waterways. Now, less than …
Canal and River Trust- Enterprise Manager
£40,100 inclusive of car cash allowance Gloucester The Canal & River Trust believe that life is better by water. Set up in 2012 to care for historic waterways across England and Wales, the organisation aims to transform our canals and rivers into spaces where local …
Historic England Launches Two Consultations
The first, ‘Energy Efficiency and Traditional Homes’, considers energy efficiency improvements in traditional homes from a planning system perspective. The consultation will be open until 13 September 2019. All responses should be sent to governmentadvice@HistoricEngland.org.uk The second is ‘Managing Lithic Scatters and Sites: archaeological guidance …
Oxford University Supporting Leadership Digital Consultation
Oxford University’s [Alliance Member] Gardens, Libraries & Museums has published a call for information about individuals working in an organisation and their experiences with or as members of executive and administrative support staff and about training and development opportunities for this staff group. Three different …