Monthly Archives: July 2014

Dame Jenny Abramsky, 67, is stepping down after six years as chair of the Lottery Fund and in an interview with the Telegraph says that “heritage is so much more than beautiful buildings.” The Telegraph writes: The headquarters of the Heritage … Continue reading →

British high streets’ study shows how town centres have risen to the challenge of online shopping and out-of-town retailers. UK Gov writes: Researchers at the University of Southampton reveal how ‘fundamental’ changes to Britain’s ‘convenience culture’ are transforming the way … Continue reading →

English Heritage is asking the public to help with an on-line archive of aerial photographs (Britain from Above) showing the impact of the First World War on British soil. English Heritage writes: Temporary First World War buildings in St James’s … Continue reading →

English Heritage has announced details of a survey which it undertook to discover which historical events Britain would most like to witness, with the construction of Stonehenge being the most popular choice, and 68% of respondants wishing to learn more … Continue reading →

Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, visits the Glasgow School of Art to see how £5 million of UK Government funding will help in its restoration. DCMS writes: The fire at the school on 23 May … Continue reading →

Silvertown Quays regeneration to form part of the development of the Royal Docks into a ‘vibrant destination‘. Royal Docks website writes: Plans have been submitted for the £3.5bn transformation of Silvertown Quays into a new piece of London, creating an … Continue reading →

The local project, led by the Annaclone Historical Society,  will map the history and major stories of Annaclone over thousands of years HLF writes: A local heritage project will map the history and major stories of Annaclone over thousands of … Continue reading →

A recent inspectors decision regarding the refusal of the siting of two wind turbines near Flodden Battlefield and Flodden Monument in Northumberland (within an area of landscape value) has been upheld by the Secretary of State. The decision notice states … Continue reading →

A new digital campaign has been launched by CPRE, calling on the public to identify and share the location of brownfield sites which may be suitable for housing. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) writes: Countryside campaigners are calling … Continue reading →

The first application to be decided under planning performance measures was refused this week, relating to a proposed housing site in Leicestershire. Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows applications for planning permission and reserved matters … Continue reading →

The 2013 annual report of the National Heritage Memorial Fund has been released this week, and offers highlights of projects supported by NHMF. Chair, Dame Jenny Abramsky, writes in the foreword to the report, ‘When it comes to national heritage … Continue reading →

DCMS and HCA announced details of the affordable homes programme this week, with 165,000 affordable homes planned from 2015. DCMS and HCA write: The government’s Affordable Homes Programme will change the way homes are built in Britain, Chief Secretary to … Continue reading →

A new report has been issued this week by the European Commission, calling for an integrated European approach to Cultural Heritage using the funding programmes available and making increased use of digital technology. The European Commission writes: Cultural heritage organisations … Continue reading →

EH has announced that five London war memorials have been upgraded in their listing status, and is seeking nominations from the public for listing of memorials England wide. English Heritage writes: On the day that Helen Grant MP, Minister for … Continue reading →

The final stages of a £150 million project to stabilize underground workings in Bath and provide new housing and a heritage centre have been concluded this week. The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) writes: City leaders joined supporters and people … Continue reading →

The major redevelopment and repair project to the Grade II* listed Chichester Festival Theatre has concluded this month, with new energy efficient power systems installed and improvements to the facilities under the RENEW project programme. Chichester Festival Theatre writes: Chichester … Continue reading →

A new project exploring multicultural heritage and the diversity of communities in North East England has been awarded funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Heritage Lottery Fund writes: The BAM! Sistahood! Project is an intergenerational project that will focus … Continue reading →

English Heritage (EH) has released a call for proposals for a stage of local testing of an online training tool and framework for condition surveys for Grade II listed buildings, with the closing date for applications of 11.59pm on Friday … Continue reading →

The recent Heritage Exchange conference (held in London last week, and streamed live online) has released the papers from the conference. The papers available are: A place for heritage Impact in the heritage sector The (heritage) elephant in the room … Continue reading →

The Heritage Alliance (THA) has launched a manifesto for heritage, calling on all politicians to consider the socio-economic importance of heritage and fully acknowledge the educational and environmental contributions made through the maintenance and promotion of heritage. THA writes: The … Continue reading →

English Heritage (EH) has announced that the 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England will continue to benefit from a joint working agreement with National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NAAONB).  EH writes: English Heritage and … Continue reading →

Details of Local Growth Fund allocations in England have been announced, with funding for infrastructure projects, training and business throughout English regions, bringing together funding which was previously in different budgets.  The Government Press Release states: The first £6 billion … Continue reading →