{"id":28503,"date":"2020-12-04T17:36:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T17:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=28503"},"modified":"2020-12-04T17:36:13","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T17:36:13","slug":"parliamentary-conservation-places-and-people-appg-cpp-appg-launches-first-inquiry-as-it-probes-regeneration-of-historic-places-call-closes-29-01-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=28503","title":{"rendered":"Parliamentary \u2018Conservation, Places and People\u2019 APPG (CPP APPG) launches first Inquiry as it \u2018\u2026 Probes Regeneration Of Historic Places\u2019: Call closes 29\/01\/2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Westminster\u2019s new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on \u2018Conservation, Places and People<\/a>\u2019, formally established in September and chaired by Layla Moran MP, with the IHBC as its Secretariat, has embarked on a first public inquiry into the \u2018regeneration of historic places\u2019, with the call for evidence closing on 29 January 2021.<\/h3>\n

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… just how valuable heritage can be in helping to regenerate…<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Layla Moran MP, Chair of the APPG, said: \u2018I\u2019m looking forward to making a start with this inquiry. Like many MPs, I\u2019m aware of just how valuable heritage can be in helping to regenerate our towns and high streets.\u2019<\/p>\n

… viable and sustainable future for historic places …<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

David McDonald, Chair of the IHBC, said: \u2018The formation of the APPG is timely indeed. As we see a glimmer of light at the end of the Covid tunnel, our historic buildings and areas are in a fragile state. The APPG has the potential to be a powerful force in showing that there is a viable and sustainable future for historic places.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00a0… first public inquiry … pandemic hit high streets will be under the spotlight …<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

David Blackman, CPP APPG<\/a> lead consultant for the IHBC as its Secretariat, writes on behalf of the APPG:<\/p>\n

Preserving and regenerating our most treasured neighbourhoods and pandemic hit high streets will be under the spotlight as a new all-party parliamentary group (APPG) embarks on its first public inquiry.<\/p>\n

The APPG on Conservation, Places and People<\/a>, which was formally launched in September and is chaired by Layla Moran MP, has announced its inaugural inquiry into how heritage can promote growth and regeneration.<\/p>\n

High streets have suffered particularly badly during the Covid-19 pandemic, deserted by office workers and shoppers alike due to social distancing. Many of these neighbourhoods, which form the historic hearts of our towns and cities, were already under pressure before the pandemic struck though.<\/p>\n

… an initial call for written evidence … submitted by Friday, January 29th… followed by a series of virtual oral hearings …<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

The APPG\u2019s new inquiry will explore how restoring and finding new uses for prized local landmarks can help to regenerate surrounding communities and enhance a sense of place increasingly valued following this year\u2019s lockdowns.<\/p>\n

The inquiry will probe the financial and policy barriers thwarting the reuse and regeneration of historic buildings and areas, including whether the UK\u2019s exit from the EU offers the government an opportunity to cut the VAT rate for refurbishment projects. The inquiry into the value of heritage will conduct an initial call for written evidence.\u00a0 This will be followed by a series of virtual oral hearings, led by members of the APPG, to cross examine invited experts and key stakeholders.<\/p>\n

… how restoring and finding new uses for prized local landmarks can help to regenerate surrounding communities…<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

The terms of reference are available on the website of the APPG on Conservation, Places and People at conservationplacespeople.appg.info<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Responses to the call for evidence should be submitted by Friday, January 29th, 2021<\/strong> to contact@appg.info<\/a>. The inquiry\u2019s call for evidence is being launched as the APPG on Conservation, Places and People held its first Parliamentary briefing yesterday, Wednesday, December 2nd<\/sup>\u2026<\/p>\n

Layla Moran MP, Chair of the APPG, said: \u2018I\u2019m looking forward to making a start with this inquiry. Like many MPs, I\u2019m aware of just how valuable heritage can be in helping to regenerate our towns and high streets\u2026.\u2019<\/p>\n

David McDonald, Chair of the IHBC, said: \u2018The formation of the APPG is timely indeed. As we see a glimmer of light at the end of the Covid tunnel, our historic buildings and areas are in a fragile state. The APPG has the potential to be a powerful force in showing that there is a viable and sustainable future for historic places.\u2019<\/p>\n

The APPG has been established to support efforts to use regeneration of the historic environment to help deliver thriving and sustainable places.<\/p>\n

The APPG is supported by the IHBC, which is the professional body for heritage practitioners.<\/p>\n

For more details about the inquiry and the briefing, contact David Blackman at the APPG\u2019s Secretariat on 07748 165852 or at contact@appg.info<\/a>…<\/p>\n

View and download the Inquiry Call<\/a><\/p>\n

View and dowbload the Press Release<\/a><\/p>\n

See more background to the CPP APPG<\/a><\/p>\n

See more background from the IHBC on the CPP APPG<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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