Monthly Archives: July 2020

Founding signatories to UK Contractors Declare – including BAM,Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska UK, Willmott Dixon – have called for more contractors and builders to recognise and respond to the twin crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss, as buildings and … Continue reading →

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new £2bn Green Homes Grant to retrofit homes and buildings across the country, part of a £3bn green investment package.

Ulster Architectural Heritage (UAH) is delighted to announce support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of for an exciting new 3 year project, ‘Hands-On Heritage’. image: UAH

CITB is working with government to understand the support that industry needs to decarbonise the built environment and we will publish our findings and recommendations later in the year.

The Art Fund’s ‘Respond and reimagine’ grants – which offer funding from £10,000 to £50,000 – aim to help museums, galleries and cultural organisations respond to immediate challenges connected to the Covid-19 crisis, with the next round closing on 17 … Continue reading →

In a new report published today, the independent environmental think-tank Green Alliance sets out a vision for the UK’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic that puts people, climate and nature at its heart.

The Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals to join its Advisory Board in September 2020 or September 2021.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published Policy and Guidance for the reopening of the properties in its care, as the organisation announced plans for the phased reopening of some of Scotland’s most iconic historic attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle … Continue reading →

As the Prime Minister set out his ambition for the country’s recovery in the West Midlands last week, the National Trust, the Mayor of the West Midlands, Sustrans, Create Streets and local council leaders have written to him urging a … Continue reading →

Europa Nostra is now calling for entries for the 2021 Awards – with the UK eligible for all the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards this year, including the second and final year of the Ilucidare prizes – with … Continue reading →

What may be the largest prehistoric monument in the entire United Kingdom has been uncovered, and it’s just a stone’s throw away from Stonehenge.

The Arts and Humanity Research Council (AHRC) Heritage Priority Area has launched a new international design competition which aims to reimagine the role of museums to help society transform to a low carbon future, adapt to the impacts of climate … Continue reading →

Anyone can immerse themselves in Scotland’s history from home by exploring the interactive 3D models of towers, tombs, brochs and standing stones from Historic Environment Scotland (HES). image: HES website

Historic England (HE) has awarded West Dean College of Arts and Conservation – part of The Edward James Foundation – a grant of £47,564 to fund a pilot of courses that blend online and on-site approaches to learning, ‘to make … Continue reading →

Read our response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of ‘Project Speed’ and changes to the UK planning system.

A total of £7.7 million has been awarded to the first 3 winning organisations in the Whole House Retrofit competition.