Monthly Archives: August 2016

Historic England has called on the Communities Secretary to call-in proposals for a 25-storey residential tower at Somers Town near St Pancras Railway Station – a scheme already approved by Camden Council and the London mayor – which the heritage … Continue reading →

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has suggested that the timescale for implementation of the new apprenticeship levy should be reconsidered. The CBI writes: Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, said: ‘We welcome the Government’s focus on growing investment in apprenticeships, and … Continue reading →

The latest recipients of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) funding have been revealed, they include UK’s only surviving gas-lit cinema and Kelmscott Manor. HLF writes: The investment is set to secure a bright future for some much-loved heritage, boost tourism and create … Continue reading →

The People’s Postcode Lottery has launched the 2017 round of its Dream Fund, with a closing date of September 15- heritage engagement is eligible for up to £1m funding The People’s Postcode Lottery writes: The Dream Fund gives organisations the … Continue reading →

The thirtieth annual awards of Arts & Business Scotland are open for entries (closing date 30 September); Place, Placemaking and museums are included as categories, why not enter? Arts & Business Scotland writes: Arts & Business Scotland is inviting nominations … Continue reading →

A historic Welsh canal route is being revitalised with the help of an engineer who was originally involved in filling in the canal in the 1970’s. The Canal and River Trust writes: Volunteers working to restore lost sections of the … Continue reading →

Three historic shipwrecks in South West England have been given protection by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of Historic England.  Historic England writes: Shipwrecks have been a source of inspiration to English writers, artists … Continue reading →

Deep budget cuts and continual changes in planning policy have stripped public sector planners of the powers and resources to perform leadership and coordinating roles, according to report… Strategic leadership from local authority planners to spur public sector-led development is … Continue reading →

Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark has highlighted the role of local growth and the importance of ‘place’ in developing and delivering the government’s industrial strategy, during a visit to Northern Ireland (NI). The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial … Continue reading →

England’s Department for Education has published for consultation proposals for a new funding model for apprenticeships and further details on the apprenticeship levy as £2.5 billion will be invested in apprenticeship training in England by 2020 under plans recently unveiled. … Continue reading →

A new programme has been launched by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) called ‘heritage endowments’ aiming to help organisations create a regular annual income. The HLF writes: Helping people explore, enjoy and share their heritage, in all its diversity, is … Continue reading →

The Birmingham Post has reported on recent issues in Birmingham city, claiming that ‘the historic fabric of some areas is now ‘in crisis’ as the authority has been forced to scrap several conservation areas because it cannot enforce regulations within … Continue reading →

The Welsh government has started consulting on proposed changes to the planning appeals regime, including updates to standard daily amounts charged by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of Welsh ministers and updated guidance for awards of costs, all with a … Continue reading →

Three pilot programmes have been announced by Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) relating to the Cultural Citizens Programme which aims to help disadvantaged children access cultural opportunities, including work under Historic England through heritage schools. DCMS writes: Six … Continue reading →

Jewish Heritage UK has published a new report into state of repair of synagogues has concluded that general improvements have been made overall in their condition, and flagship projects have helped repair those most at risk, however falls in membership … Continue reading →

The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against a scheme as Rother District Council had implied that the Victorian Society had had no comment when it had not in fact been consulted, so the Court of Appeal held that … Continue reading →

HES (Historic Environment Scotland) has announced details of the 12 latest people to be commemorated under the commemorative plaque scheme, including entertainer Stan Laurel, Sarah Siddons Mair, early 20th century campaigner for women’s education and suffrage and Sir Nigel Gresley, … Continue reading →

The Twentieth Century Society (C20) has released a congratulatory commentary on the recent Getty Grant ‘Keeping it Modern’ awards, which offers grants to significant C20th buildings, noting that previous winners have recently attended their conservation management and planning sessions on … Continue reading →

Sarah McLeod, Arkwright Society Chief Executive, has written a blog for the Heritage Lottery Fund which demonstrates the lessons learned through the Cromford Mills industrial heritage regeneration project. The blog explains the project planning and management process, highlighting issues encountered along … Continue reading →

Details of the housing proposed for the site of the Brutalist Robin Hood Gardens in London have been announced, designed by Haworth Tompkins and Metropolitan Workshop. Swan Housing Association writes: Swan Housing Association has submitted a planning application to Tower Hamlets … Continue reading →