We have informed you previously about the planned installation of the new Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in Victoria Tower Gardens, as announced by Government. Since then, the Alliance members London Parks and Gardens Trust and The Gardens Trust have come forward and expressed their objections against this project and the …

West Dean College of Arts and Conservation [Alliance member] in West Sussex has announced additional bursaries to help make study possible for potential students – application deadline is Friday, 21 June 2019. The bursaries are available to help potential students to embark on an FdA (Degree) in …

The Conservation, Protection and Use Call will support research into strategies, methodologies and tools to safeguard and use the physical components of our cultural heritage. It invites research projects that take a global approach to preserving Europe’s heritage and which result in a better understanding of our …

Wessex Archaeology [Alliance member] have discovered an Underground Monitoring Post (UGMP) in Arborfield dating back to the Cold War, while working on behalf of Balfour Beatty as part of Wokingham Borough Council’s Major Highways Project. The site was first used as an above-ground observation post …

The results of the 2019 National Cost of Ownership Survey have been announced by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs [Alliance member]. The summary results were revealed at a press conference within the Houses of Parliament on 14 May. Headlines include: • Number of …

A Round Table on Reforming Heritage Maintenance Funds was held by Historic Houses’ [Alliance member] in Parliament on 21 May. The round table was part of their campaign which calls on Government to reduce income tax on Heritage Maintenance Funds (HMFs) to 20%, so that they can work harder for conservation and …

As part of Churches Conservation Trust’s [Alliance member] 50th anniversary celebrations, Peter Aiers, Chief Executive, will be undertaking an epic challenge: to visit 50 CCT churches in 50 hours! The Great National Steeple Chase will be taking place from 25th – 27th July. Peter will start his journey in …

The winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2019, Europe’s most prestigious honour in the field, funded by the Creative Europe programme, were announced by the European Commission and Europa Nostra, the leading European heritage network. The 25 laureates from 16 countries …

Operators of historic vessels could be sunk by requirements costing up to £250,000 per boat, The Guardian reported. Under new safety proposals, passengers will be barred on such historic boats unless their owners make costly changes to the design. While boat owners agree that safety …

Allchurches Trust [Alliance member] has launched a new grants programme – Growing Lives – aimed at helping churches and Christian organisations throughout the UK and Ireland to connect with children and young people and forge lasting links with families in their local area. Grants of up to …

Building Digital UK (BDUK), part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, is planning the delivery of superfast broadband and local full fibre networks to the nation. The Government: is supporting investment to provide superfast broadband coverage to as many premises as possible …

Government has issued their progress report on the 25 Year Environment Plan. The report sets out the progress made since the plan was published in January 2018. The 25 Year Environment Plan set out the Government’s goals for improving the environment, within a generation. It showed …