Monthly Archives: January 2017

More than half of heritage sites and monuments managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) are at risk, according to a recent report, as analysis of 352 historic sites and monuments found 89 per cent were exposed to ‘damaging’ environmental effects, … Continue reading →

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) will carry out a review of a range of aspects of VAT in order to consider whether the VAT system is ‘working appropriately in today’s economy and to identify simplification opportunities’, with an update … Continue reading →

The Helping Great Britain Work Well strategy from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) sets out how everyone who undertakes or influences workplace activities can contribute to the ambition of improving Great Britain’s health and safety record.

A new Facebook-like social platform and smartphone applications (apps) will be developed by a European consortium to enable people to document Europe’s cultural heritage.

The National Lottery funds will revitalise 13 public parks across the UK, including five situated in coastal communities.

Lord Prior of Brampton replaces Jesse Norman, who has become energy minister after just six months in the construction role.

A boat that saved the lives of 600 stranded Allied troops at Dunkirk and a former prisoner of war camp will receive more than £1m for restoration work from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the BBC reports.

Plans to demolish a 1920s theatre have been approved by councillors amid an angry protest by more than 100 campaigners, according to the BBC.

Arts Council England reports that private investment in arts and culture has grown over the last three years and appears to be becoming less reliant on public funding.

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) has issued its 2015-16 annual report and highlights progress on its projects and its reform programme, which aims to reduce costs and strengthen its governance.

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) report Countries of Culture: Funding and support for the arts outside London says that cultural projects support other policy areas and that best practice should be shared between local authorities.

Professional services consultancy WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has been awarded the programme, project and cost management role for Parliament’s Northern Estate Programme (NEP).

Across the country, architectural gems are being bought by developers to help cash-strapped local authorities, according to the Guardian.

The seventh annual BIM survey from the NBS, the construction specification organisation, allows respondents to comment on the introduction of the Government’s 2016 BIM mandate, while no closing date is stated.

New report from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport provides advice to help English libraries make better use of their buildings and create a sustainable sector.

The Scottish Government has issued its Scottish House Condition Survey 2015 that also found that 52% of Scotland’s homes have disrepair to critical elements and 44% of all dwellings failed to meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS).

Historic England (HE) has begun a new series where conservation and heritage experts can debate topical subjects.