Monthly Archives: November 2016

A new set of funding from the carrier bag levy in Northern Ireland has been launched by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) , with a call for proposals from not-for-profit organisations delivering projects which aim … Continue reading →

The Local Authority for Sheerness Thamesteel plant have granted planning permission for a revised proposal, which incorporated protection of the historic garrison. Peel Ports writes: Planning permission to develop the former Thamesteel site at Peel Ports Sheerness has been granted … Continue reading →

Former servicemen and women have been offered new opportunities as part of the ‘heritage heroes’ project operated by the Canal and River Trust and Help for Heroes, as part of funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery. The Canal and River … Continue reading →

The Welsh Government has allocated £532,000 for 2016/2017 for improvements to access within historic landscape areas, which is the first time that Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) have received such funding. The Welsh Government writes: Visitors and local communities … Continue reading →

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCLG) has called for communities to engage with the Local Charities Day concept, on 16 December, as an opportunity to increase civic engagement and highlight the work which local groups do.  The Office … Continue reading →

A proposed 19 storey development on Liverpool’s historic waterfront has been scaled back from earlier plans for a 25-storey scheme amid fears that it could detract from the prominence of the Three Graces. Read more on at Insider

The Victorian Society has become the largest amenity society on Twitter following the Top Ten. The Society can be found on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN. See more at http://www.victoriansociety.org.uk