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The Heritage Alliance News
The Queen’s Speech May 2021 – Our Summary
Our summary of the 2021 Queen’s Speech, for the heritage sector. The Queen’s Speech, delivered on 11 May, set out the Government’s agenda for 2021. Key news for heritage centred around the Government’s plans for ‘levelling up...
Peter Ainsworth
On behalf of the Chief Executives and Boards of the Churches Conservation Trust and the Heritage Alliance, we are very sad to have to announce the sudden passing of our Chair of Trustees, Peter Ainsworth. He has been a passionate advocat...
Theatres Trust – Chair & Trustees
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is seeking to appoint an individual with the experience and skills to Chair the active and engaged Board of the Theatres Trust [Alliance Member], the UK’s national advisory b...
The Canal & River Trust – Museums/Collections Engagement Consultant
The Canal & River Trust are looking for a consultant with Museums/Collections engagement experience to work up heritage engagement project(s) for which our fundraising team can seek external funding. Applications should be...
GEM – Communications Manager (Extended)
GEM [Alliance Member] has extended the application deadline for its part-time role of Communications Manager (Parental Leave Cover).The GEM Communications Manager is responsible for leading on GEM’s communications, digital...
Heritage & Sustainability in Action: SPAB Online CPD Series
The SPAB [Alliance Member] is holding as series of online CPD sessions will explore how to implement sustainable approaches to traditionally constructed buildings. The series features four sessions with one-hour lectures and 30 minutes Q...
Government News
Call for Nature’s Recovery by 2030
Wildlife and Countryside Link, supported by a long list of organisations including The National Trust and CPRE [Alliance Members], have started a petition, calling on the Prime Minister to make sure the Environment Bill “sets a legally b...
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes Published for Museums APPG The minutes and attendance of the January 19th meeting of the APPG for Museums with Secretary of State Oliver Dowden have now been published on the group’s website. Meeting Minutes from the Last...
Brexit and Immigration – Latest Updates
Our Brexit Hub collates the latest Brexit guidance that is relevant to the heritage sector. Alliance Members can continue to inform us with your questions and concerns and the Brexit FAQ Trello Board from the Historic Environment Forum r...
Travel and Tourism
“We’re Good to Go” Links With “Safe Travels” VisitBritain has now linked it’s “We’re Good to Go” consumer confidence scheme with the World Travel & Tourism Council’s international “Safe Travels” scheme. Businesses ...
Funding – Latest Updates
There have been numerous updates to funding schemes with the recent Budget announcements. These include: Culture Recovery Fund – receiving a £300m to top up (totalling £1.87bn) A further £90m to support national museums and cultural b...
COVID-19 – Latest Updates
We are now past Step 1 of the Government’s 4-Step Roadmap out of lockdown with schools returning and 1:1 meet ups allowed in the open air for leisure as well as exercise. As heritage professionals and organisations prepare for the next s...
Parliamentary News
Debate on DCMS Spending
Yesterday, there was a debate in the House of Commons on DCMS spending. You can read the full debate here. There was agreement that the budget had brought some welcome initiatives and that the Culture Recovery Fund was to be welcomed,...
Environment Bill
The Environment Bill was due to have its report stage and third reading this Tuesday, but the government announced that the bill will again be delayed. It is now expected to return early in the next Parliamentary session and become law “...
Environment Bill
The Environment Bill is scheduled to report to the House of Commons on 2 December 2020. We continue to advocate for some small changes to the legislations to include the historic environment in the provisions for the Bill. You can see ou...
Research Paper on the Impact of COVID on Diversity in the Creative Industries’
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Creative Diversity and the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre have jointly released a paper looking at the impact of the pandemic on diversity in the creative sector. The research involve...
Fisheries Bill Receives Royal Assent
Last week, the Fisheries Bill received Royal Assent after 10 months in Parliament. The Fisheries Act 2020 gives the UK full control of its fishing waters for the first time since 1973. The Alliance is pleased the new Fisheries Act incl...
Heritage Alliance Members Discussed the future Environment Bill with DEFRA
Members of the Heritage Alliance’s Rural Heritage Advocacy Group (RHAG), alongside members of DCMS, met with DEFRA to discuss concerns about the exclusion of heritage from the remit of the draft Environment Bill, as outlined in our paper...
Sector News
The Queen’s Speech May 2021 – Our Summary
Our summary of the 2021 Queen’s Speech, for the heritage sector. The Queen’s Speech, delivered on 11 May, set out the Government’s agenda for 2021. Key news for heritage centred around the Government’s plans for ‘levelling up...
Peter Ainsworth
On behalf of the Chief Executives and Boards of the Churches Conservation Trust and the Heritage Alliance, we are very sad to have to announce the sudden passing of our Chair of Trustees, Peter Ainsworth. He has been a passionate advocat...
Theatres Trust – Chair & Trustees
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is seeking to appoint an individual with the experience and skills to Chair the active and engaged Board of the Theatres Trust [Alliance Member], the UK’s national advisory b...
The Canal & River Trust – Museums/Collections Engagement Consultant
The Canal & River Trust are looking for a consultant with Museums/Collections engagement experience to work up heritage engagement project(s) for which our fundraising team can seek external funding. Applications should be...
GEM – Communications Manager (Extended)
GEM [Alliance Member] has extended the application deadline for its part-time role of Communications Manager (Parental Leave Cover).The GEM Communications Manager is responsible for leading on GEM’s communications, digital...
Heritage & Sustainability in Action: SPAB Online CPD Series
The SPAB [Alliance Member] is holding as series of online CPD sessions will explore how to implement sustainable approaches to traditionally constructed buildings. The series features four sessions with one-hour lectures and 30 minutes Q...
Vacancies
Senior Estates Manager – English Heritage
Are you passionate about caring for some of London’s most important historical buildings and landmarks? If so, this is a great opportunity to join English Heritage Trust’s London based Estates Management team. The Building Services Manag...
Facilities & Maintenance Manager – Union Chapel Project
Union Chapel Project is seeking an enthusiastic, team player to join their dedicated Infrastructure Team and contribute to its exciting future as a leading ethical arts venue for all, where culture, community, heritage and social justice...
Heritage Architect – Le Lay Architects
Le Lay Architects [Alliance member] has a vacancy for a qualified architect to join their small team in Chelsea, London. This position is on a 13-month contract to cover a period of maternity leave. We are looking for a candidate with 2 ...