The Department of Communities and Local Government has been renamed the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Sajid Javid MP, now the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, said: ‘The name change for the department reflects this government’s renewed focus to …
European Commission proposals on VAT rates published
The Charity Tax group has summarised the EU’s proposed changes to VAT. In addition to keeping a standard VAT rate of minimum 15% the European Commission has proposed that Member States be now able to put in place: two separate reduced rates of between 5% …
Revised Historic England Good Practice Advice Note ‘The Setting of Heritage Assets’
This new second edition also replaces the former Historic England advice on views (which was contained in Seeing the History in the View, 2011). The revision aims to clarify the relationship between setting and views, to make clear that the heritage interest in views is …
Strengthened planning rules to protect music venues and their neighbours
Housing developers building new homes near music venues, many of which will be in historic buildings, should be responsible for addressing noise issues in a move to protect both music venues and their neighbours, the Housing Secretary has said. The National Planning Policy Framework, will …
Inquiry into the social impact of participation in culture and sport launched
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has launched an inquiry into the social impact of participation in culture and sport. It is expecting to focus on five main themes, taking evidence on social mobility, health, crime reduction, education, community engagement and diversity. The Committee …
25-year environment plan published
Heritage Alliance CEO, Lizzie Glithero- West attended the launch of DEFRA’s 25 Year Plan with the Prime Minister and Michael Gove. The Prime Minister’s speech is here. Following a positive meeting that Loyd and Lizzie held with Michael Gove in autumn the Alliance has been …
HLF changes for 2018 and consultation plans for Strategic Funding Framework 2019-2024
The Heritage Lottery Fund [Alliance member] has released more information on its plans for the future, which Chief Executive Ros Kerslake outlined at Heritage Day in December. The HLF is expected to begin consulting next week on how it should use National Lottery Good Causes …
Good news for the historic environment: Sky signals the end of the satellite dish
Sky plans to make all its channels and content available online, giving customers the option of doing away with a satellite dish. However, it will surely take many decades before we see dishes removed everywhere.
Charter of Turin Handbook
The Charter of Turin Handbook is a guide providing practical advice on the delicate subject of restoration and maintenance of historic vehicles. It aims to preserve and safeguard the history of vehicles including their engineering, their form, functions and documented histories as well as their …
Entries close for the 19th annual Charity Awards close soon
Civil Society Media’s annual awards provide an opportunity for you to propel your charity’s work into the spotlight. Submitting an entry is free, and can support your organisation’s efforts to influence policy-makers and funders and boost the morale of your staff and stakeholders. Visit the …
UK Parliament and Royal Holloway celebrate 100 years of votes for women with free online course
UK Parliament has partnered with Alliance member Royal Holloway University of London to launch the new free online course ‘Beyond the Ballot: Women’s Rights and Suffrage from 1866 to Today’. The new and exciting course will transport learners back to the 19th century, where they …
NCVO guidance on volunteers and the law
The NCVO has published guidance to help you understand your legal rights and obligations when managing volunteers. This content has been reviewed by Heritage Alliance legal partner Bates Wells Braithwaite, a professional services firm providing specialised legal advice to the voluntary sector.