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‘Signs and Stuff’
This blog has been written by Anita Kerwin-Nye, Executive Director of Strategy, Engagement and Commercial at YHA [Alliance member] – an accomplished charity leader, author and expert in education and inclusion. With every one of my hats ...
Spring Statement – Summary for Heritage
The Heritage Alliance team has worked to summarise the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, highlighting key changes for the heritage sector. On 23 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the Spring Statement to the House of Commons. ...
The Threat to Ukraine’s Heritage – An Open Letter
The Threat to Ukraine’s Heritage. An Open Letter sent to the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Olga Borisovna Lyubimova. The full letter is available to download via the links here in PDF format in English, Ukrainian and Rus...
Heritage Heroes Awards 2021
Two Heritage Heroes have been recognised for their exceptional service to the UK’s heritage sector. Volunteers are vital for the protection of England’s heritage. From caring for rural heritage sites to engaging the next generation o...
Levelling Up White Paper – Summary for Heritage
The UK Government has published its long-awaited Levelling Up White Paper. The White Paper sets out various next steps for Government activity, as well as summarising activity across departments related to the Levelling Up agenda. The W...
New Year Honours List 2022 – Recognition of Cultural Professionals
Here is our summary of the heritage and cultural professionals that have been awarded honours in the New Year Honours List for 2022. Congratulations to all those who received recognition for their achievements and service. The full list ...
Government News
Our Summary of the Recent Planning Announcements
At a ‘Building Beautiful Places’ event on 20 July, the Government launched new planning measures, through which it aims to improve local infrastructure, help the environment, champion neighbourhood design and boost health and wellbeing a...
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...
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
‘Signs and Stuff’
This blog has been written by Anita Kerwin-Nye, Executive Director of Strategy, Engagement and Commercial at YHA [Alliance member] – an accomplished charity leader, author and expert in education and inclusion. With every one of my hats ...
Service Support Technician – National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance Member] is currently recruiting for a full or part time Service Support Technician on a fixed term contract until March 2023 based remotely in the UK, excluding London. Location: Any of The F...
Investment Manager (London & South) – National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance Member] is currently recruiting for a full time Investment Manager on a permanent contract based in the London and South area. The primary purpose of this post is to assess and manage grants, ...
Engagement Manager (Wales) – National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance Member] is currently recruiting for a full time Engagement Manager on a fixed term contract (up to 31st December 2022) based in Wales (location flexible within Wales). For more information, ho...
Head of Museums, Libraries & Archives Policy – National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance Member] is recruiting for a full time Head of Museums, Libraries and Archives Policy on a permanent contract based in any of the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s offices across the UK. Loca...
Business Delivery Assistant – National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance Member] is recruiting for a full-time Business Delivery Assistant on a permanent contract, based in Scotland. Location: EdinburghSalary: £18,180 to £22,470Closing...
Vacancies
‘Signs and Stuff’
This blog has been written by Anita Kerwin-Nye, Executive Director of Strategy, Engagement and Commercial at YHA [Alliance member] – an accomplished charity leader, author and expert in education and inclusion. With every one of my hats ...
Service Support Technician – National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance Member] is currently recruiting for a full or part time Service Support Technician on a fixed term contract until March 2023 based remotely in the UK, excluding London. Location: Any of The F...
Investment Manager (London & South) – National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance Member] is currently recruiting for a full time Investment Manager on a permanent contract based in the London and South area. The primary purpose of this post is to assess and manage grants, ...