Monthly Archives: September 2015

The passenger railway service between Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders was re-opened this month, with its first passenger services in over 50 years now running. The Scottish Government writes: The first passenger trains in almost half a century are now … Continue reading →

The Local Government Association (LGA) has issued a warning that Local Authority reserves would be spent in only three years if Councils used these to react to planned central government funding cuts. The LGA writes: Council reserves would be fully … Continue reading →

After a four year journey, campaigners fighting to save Ancoats Dispensary were ecstatic and relieved as the group formally took ownership of the iconic and much-loved 140 year old former hospital, while Ancoats Dispensary Trust CEO Karen Houghton highlighted the … Continue reading →

A court ruling in Northern Ireland (NI) has clarified the definition of what constitutes ‘treasure’ under archaeological investigations. DoENI writes: An inquest was held today in Belfast Coroner’s Court about the ring which is believed to date from the 10th-12th … Continue reading →

A new scheme in Worcestershire and Warwickshire, the ‘One Public Estate programme’ will unite ‘three councils, two police forces and the fire service’, aiming to raise £75 million by selling off property which is no longer required by the public … Continue reading →

Decisions on six proposed energy infrastructure proposals which were dealt with at a combined public inquiry due to call in by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change have been announced this week, with four onshore wind farms … Continue reading →

The Open University is offering studentships for full time PhD study in the Business School’s Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership, starting in February 2016 with a stipend of circa £14,000 per year. The Open University writes: The Open University Business … Continue reading →

The annual Canal and River Trust report into heritage projects has been published, offering an insight into heritage highlights from the last year, including the work of heritage trainees. The Canal and River Trust writes: Each year we produce a … Continue reading →

The Civic Trust Cymru has announced that the new Patron is to be HRH The Prince of Wales. Civic Trust Cymru writes: Civic Trust Cymru is delighted to announce that HRH The Prince of Wales has accepted its invitation to … Continue reading →

The BBC has reported on the secret tunnels beneath Liverpool and the archaeological finds recording process for the 200 year old Williamson Tunnels. Find out what lies under the city of Liverpool, why they might have been built, what volunteers … Continue reading →

The Scottish Government has published new guidance which seeks to promote the refurbishment of schools estates, including case studies of listed buildings and information on how their refurbishment contributes towards community regeneration. Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS) writes: Guidance to … Continue reading →

Four new academic studies have received funding from the ESRC to examine challenges faced by cities, under the Urban Transformations portfolio. The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) writes: Four new studies to help us better understand cities and the … Continue reading →

New funding has been announced by the Big Lottery and HLF for parks, with an additional £30 million available under the Parks for People programme. The Big Lottery fund writes: Today, the Big Lottery Fund announced it will invest a … Continue reading →

Following recent news that the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) will lose core funding from CITB, the construction sector’s training body, new opportunities for NHTG general manager Cathie Clarke mean that the Group can continue with its planned strategy of … Continue reading →

Historic Environment Scotland (HES), the new national heritage body for Scotland, has been granted charitable status by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Historic Scotland writes: The new national heritage body for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has … Continue reading →

The Members of the European Parliament met this week and agreed that 2018 is to be designated as European Year of Cultural Heritage and approved new policy recommendations for funding and management of European cultural heritage, including heritage impact assessment … Continue reading →

The Data Team in the Historic England (HE) Listing Group have processed the 25,000th change in its fast-track correction process for small errors in List entries, or ‘Minor Amendments’ to the National Heritage List for England. Marion Page (Data Team … Continue reading →

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) blog contains information about the planned white paper for a new cultural programme, over four themes, and urges people to contribute to the debate on how culture and heritage should be addressed … Continue reading →

The winners of this year’s Heritage Angel awards in England have been announced, with an award ceremony last week that celebrated 16 year old Emma Dawson, and successes in rescuing an impressive series landmark heritage buildings including: St Giles House … Continue reading →

Coastal Communities in England have only one week left to place applications for the Coastal Revival fund, which can benefit historic buildings and structures. DCLG writes: As the summer season comes to an end, seaside communities are being given the … Continue reading →

Abellio-Scotrail and Transport Scotland are advertising a new fund for railway stations which allows applications for structural work, physical repair and the re-use of vacant station facilities for community benefit (deadline 31 March 2016). ScotRail and Transport Scotland write: ScotRail … Continue reading →