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The DCMS consultation on remodelling English Heritage has now opened. The 46 pagedocument outlines the vision, first introduced with the summer Spending Review, to separateof the National Heritage Collection from the statutory heritage protection services. The charity'English Heritage' will be responsible under licence for the 420 sites of the National HeritageCollection and should, according to the proposals, become self financing by 2023 with the help of a one off upfrontpayment from the Treasury of £80 million. On launching the publication on the 6th December, the Culture Secretaryannounced a further £5m to help create the charity.
A separate National Heritage Protection Service, called 'Historic England' will continue to act, under the HistoricBuildings and Monument Commission for England, as the statutory advisor to government on heritage matters. Theproposed timetable is: approval of the business case by Treasury in Spring 2014; confirmation of funding in theAutumn statement of 2014 and launch of the two new bodies in January 2015.
The consultation ends on the 7th February.
The Heritage Alliance welcomed the consultation as an opportunity to review the state'srole in securing our heritage, both the 420 sites and the wider historic environment. TheAlliance's aim to initiate and promote public debate started with a special session in its AGMon Heritage Day, when nearly 100 representatives from its 92 membership organisationsdiscussed the benefits and risk of these proposals.
A lively discussion signalled an eagerness to engage constructively in the consultation to ensure the best possibleoutcome for heritage. Open on the principle of separation, they were keen to see the new arrangements succeed.Government recognition of the need for the repair and maintenance of the National Heritage Collection was welcome.Concerns were raised in relation to the revenue projections for the charity and its governance. Members also raisedissues over the profile and funding of the proposed Historic England, including the risk to its services from futurepublic spending cuts. The financial relationship of the two bodies during the eight year transition period also cameunder scrutiny.
Loyd Grossman, Chairman of the Alliance, in his letter published in The Times on 11th December, expressed somedismay, "I fear that the dilatory way in which this consultation has been handled...indicates a shocking lack of
understanding of the importance of our historic environment...It is time that we plan for it in generational terms,rather than pandering to the short-termism of the electoral cycle."
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HEADLINES
New English Heritage model consultation launched
English Heritage consultation: The Heritage Alliance's initial response
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The National Trust have also issued an initial statement. Let us have your views too to air in the next HeritageUpdate or via Twitter! #NewEH @heritage_ngos.
Although George Osborne's 5th December Autumn Statement hit a tone of cautiousoptimism, reporting the deficit down and growth forecasts up, it also made clear "the hardtruth that the job is not yet done." The Chancellor emphasised that realising their ambition toend Government borrowing by 2018-19 "will only happen if we go on working through our longterm plan - delivering reductions in the deficit we plan this year, next year and the three yearsafter."
He announced a reduction in Departmental budgets of 1.1% in 2014-15 and 2015-16. This translates to a cut in theDCMS budget of £13m in 2014-15 and £12m in 2015-16. Other cultural announcements included:
A limited tax relief for commercial theatre productions and a targeted tax relief for theatres investing in newworks or touring productions to regional theatres.A continuation of funding for the GREAT tourism campaign in 2014-15 and 2015-16 with funding increased by50% to £45 million a year.Confirmation of the 4 year pilot of new operational freedoms for museums giving national museums autonomyover pay and procurement, access to finance, commercial revenues and philanthropic donations.
On the same day the National Campaign for the Arts published their Arts Index which found that governmentfunding for the arts has dropped by 21% in three years, local authority funding by 16% and business sponsorship by11%. At the same time contributions from trusts and foundations has risen by 18% and lottery funding by 17%.
The Alliance's Heritage Day on the 5th December was a resounding success, with changeat the top of the agenda for the 160 delegates in attendance. Proceedings started with a livelybut speculative discussion amongst Alliance members on the proposed new model forEnglish Heritage. The afternoon saw keynote speeches by Alliance Chair, Loyd Grossmanand HLF Chair, Dame Jenny Abramsky, followed by the announcement of the HeritageHeroes Awards 2013.
In his address, Loyd called on the sector to "turn up the volume" and mobilise its millions ofmembers to reassert the power of heritage as, "the theatre of emotion, enterprise andeducation." He said, "We must remind Government that the golden goose of heritage cannotcontinue to lay golden eggs if it is not fed...Government cannot reap the benefits without moresympathetic and supportive policies." He called for an escape from the short termism ofelectoral cycles to a generational vision of what our heritage should be like.
Dame Jenny's headline message was that the status quo is not an option. Acknowledging that cuts in public fundingwere the greatest challenge facing the sector, she called on the heritage community to embrace change, be morecreative with fundraising, more enterprising with business models and work in partnership. She said that HLF willuse the carrot of funding to encourage councils to invest in their historic assets and look at applicants track recordswhen considering applications. She concluded with optimism that with the public appetite for heritage never greater,the sector can face the future with confidence.
We are grateful to Ecclesiastical Insurance for their sponsorship of the event. Full details, including both speeches,are available on the Heritage Alliance website.
Derek Morton from the Portland Works in Sheffield and Chris White from the Bluebell Railway in Sussex were
both celebrated as outstanding volunteers at The Heritage Alliance Heroes Awards 2013ceremony. This is the fourth year of the Alliance's award scheme, sponsored byEcclesiastical as part of the Heritage Day programme.
Derek Morton took first prize at this year's awards thanks to his work rescuing PortlandWorks, a grade II listed building, site of the world's first stainless steel cutlery manufacture.
More cuts for Culture in Chancellor's Autumn Statement
Heritage Day heralds change
Heroic contribution of volunteers celebrated
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Works, a grade II listed building, site of the world's first stainless steel cutlery manufacture.He led fellow volunteers in a campaign to block the works conversion into flats and fundraiseover £250,000 to buy, manage and conserve the building.
Chris White was named runner up for his contribution as Infrastructure Director to the BluebellRailway and his role in its expansion from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead. The four year,£3.5 million project was delivered by volunteers.
Alliance Chair, Loyd Grossman, who presented the Awards said, "We want to celebrate our magnificent heritagevolunteers. They are the lifeblood of our sector."
Half of the 2.1 million people attracted by Heritage Opens Days 2013 were visiting for the firsttime, according to this years' recently published visitor evaluation. The bad weather didn'tdampen visitor's spirits either with 99% enjoying their visit and 66% feeling inspired to visitother heritage sites in the future. The 2013 figures confirm the HODs festival as England'smost popular grassroots cultural event.
The findings also echoed the local nature of the event with 85% of visitors living locally, 71% of volunteers did so tofeel part of their local community and 52% felt more pride in their local area and heritage, thanks to the four dayfestival.
Other headline figures include:
1,508 registering organisers,4,560 sites and events taking part,39,357 volunteers and 6,379 paid staff,12.6 million people were aware of the event.
Heritage Open Days will celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2014 and run from 11-14 September. More information onthis year's results and next year's plans can be found on the Heritage Open Days website.
As part of the Government's trade mission to China last week, Culture Secretary Maria Millerannounced an initiative to make Britain the most welcoming destination in Europe for Chinesevisitors. VisitBritain will launch 'China Welcome' in Spring 2014 in a bid to secure 650,000visits a year by 2020. It will work with tourism businesses to help them develop products andservices that appeal to the Chinese visitor. More information is available from the VisitBritainwebsite.
Maria Miller also signed a new cultural agreement with the Chinese Minister for Culture, Cai Wu, which set out aseries of commitments including a five year programme of cultural exchanges and a co-organised, co-funded trainingprogramme for Chinese museum managers, curators and conservationists. The full agreement is available online.
The Government published its National Infrastructure Plan 2013 last week, setting out an analysis of the UK's
current and future infrastructure needs as well as details of the Government's top 40 priority investments. The planincludes proposed changes to the planning system:
legislating to treat planning conditions as approved where a planning authority has failed to discharge aplanning condition on time;consulting on making it a statutory requirement for councils to put a 'Local Plan' in place, to ensure theyengage with local people about where homes, businesses and services are located;consulting on liberalising change of use from retail to restaurant or assembly and leisure uses.
NEWS
Heritage Open Days 2013 draws 1 million new visitors through the doors
Culture and Tourism feature in Cameron's trade mission to China
Proposals to 'streamline' planning in National Infrastructure Plan
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consulting on liberalising change of use from retail to restaurant or assembly and leisure uses.
Alongside the plan the DCLG published a consultation reviewing the national infrastructure planning regime, 5years after implementation through the Planning Act 2008. Responses will help to shape proposals for improvement,to be implemented from Spring 2015.
Heritage organisations are producing more work specifically for the digital environment thanmany of their cultural peers (57% for heritage compared to 47% across the whole arts andcultural sector). They were, however, less likely to report a major positive impact on theirrevenues from digital technologies (5% for heritage compared to 11% across the wholesector). These are the baseline findings of a new study of the use of new technologies by theArts and Cultural sector, commissioned by Nesta, ACE and AHRC.
The report found that digital technologies are delivering positive outcomes for manyorganisations in terms of audience development, creative output and operating efficiency - butlower impacts on revenues. Museums are less likely than the rest of the cultural sector to report positive impactsfrom digital technologies.
Organisations surveyed said they felt constrained in their digital activities by a lack of staff time and funding and alack of key technical skills such as data management. The most digitally successful organisations all make use ofa wide range of resources for advice and ideas, are more open to experimentation and have digital skills spreadthroughout their organisation rather than concentrated in one area.
The full report Digital Culture: How arts and cultural organisations in England use technology is availableonline.
The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) published a study into the capacityand operations of Scotland's Local Authority Conservation Services this week. Thereport, funded by Historic Scotland, found that services are contracting with 15% reductionsestimated over two years and more expected. However, the services continued to copethanks in large part to the dedication of staff.
The report also found that conservation service structures vary hugely across the 34 authorities from individualadvisers to multi-skilled teams. Three authorities are providing a planning service with no specialist conservationadvice but 78% of specialist conservation services are offered by staff with recognisable conservation skills.
IHBC Chair, Mike Brown said: "We think this is the most detailed national study of local conservation services yetcarried out in the UK....The report calls on partners...to work together so that we can all lead in planning how to helpconservation services address any new capacity reductions."
UNESCO has published a guidance manual on the care of World Heritage cultural properities. The document setsout how to comply with the requirements of the World Heritage Convention and includes a set of practicalappendices, for all those involved in heritage conservation and management, on how to put World Heritage
philosophies and mechanisms into practice.
UNESCO has also made its comprehensive database on the state of conservation of WorldHeritage properties publicly available. It can be searched using over 100 options giving easyaccess to exportable data in a number of ways, for example, geographically, chronologicallyor by nature of threat.
New digital technology report finds heritage creating content but not raising revenue
Scoping study on Scotland's Local Authority Conservation Services published
UNESCO advice on World Heritage Sites
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A judicial review by a cross-party group of councils challenging the Government's decision to allow developers toconvert workplaces into housing without the need for planning permissions, opened in court last week.
The London Boroughs of Islington, Richmond upon Thames and Lambeth, supported by Tower Hamlets and Suttonare challenging the revised General Permitted Development Order, introduced by the government in May, arguing itwill cost jobs and threaten future economic prospects.
"Councils cannot ensure that new housing created without planning permission is of adequate quality nor can theysecure any affordable housing for local residents," said a statement from Islington Council.
The Chair of Civic Voice, an Alliance member, Freddie Gick, welcomed the challenge, "We were against this policyfrom the start due to it undermining the local voice of communities and local government... We advocate thelocalising of permitted development rights to allow councils to set what is right for their area."
The Communities and Local Government Select Committee is expected to start a new investigation into England'sNational Planning Policy Framework in Spring next year, with a report due after the Summer recess.
The Chair of IHBC, an Alliance member, Mike Brown, welcomed the announcement: "It's going to be interesting tosee how the whole system for managing historic, design and architectural interests in our places is bearing up - if atall - not only under the new policy framework, but also given the damage caused by the swingeing cuts to our localconservation services over the last few years."
A call for evidence is expected in February or March 2014, according to committee Chair, Clive Betts.
National Historic Ships UK, in conjunction with the International Boatbuilding Training College,is offering a Level 3 BTEC in the Conservation of Historic Vessels. The course is availablefrom January 2014 and has been designed to offer practical hands-on training in the specialistskills required to build and conserve specialist wooden boats. The course is open to thosealready learning traditional skills in the maritime sector, and two £1000 bursaries are on offerfor the first year.
The Conference on Training in Architectural Conservation (COTAC) launched a new, free to access, educational
website this week - understanding conservation. The site, designed to be accessible topractitioners, students, clients and the general public, is based on the educational andtraining guidelines published by ICOMOS and supports all the professional body accreditationschemes. The learning material is structured in 5 units: cultural significance, aestheticqualities, investigation, materials and technology, social and financial issues andconservation works.
Council challenge to block office to housing planning deregulation
CLG Select Committee to review National Planning Policy Framework
ALSO THIS FORTNIGHT
New BTEC Diploma in Historic Vessel Conservation
COTAC launches new skills website
HAVE YOUR SAY
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December 2013
The Jurassic Coast Partnership is seeking views on the future management of the 95 mile World Heritage Site. Theconsultation is open until the 30th December.
February 2014
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport consultation on remodelling English Heritage is open until the 7thFebruary.
The Cabinet Office has launched a consultation on strengthening the powers of the Charity Commission andextending the range of criminal offences that disqualify people from being a charity trustee. The consultation isopen until the 12th February.
The Welsh Government has issued a draft Planning Bill and supporting consultation paper, 'Positive Planning:proposals to reform the planning system in Wales'. The consultation is open until the 26th February.
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on the Government's draft National Policy Statement forNational Networks. It sets out the government's policy on significant infrastructure projects on the road and railnetworks and includes guidance on how the impacts of developments are to be assessed and mitigated. Theconsultation is open until the 26th February 2014.
EVENTS
2013
17th December: Historic Towns Forum AGM, 50 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BL.
2014
27th January: The Social Media Exchange. A series of masterclasses and practical surgeries to help charitiesnavigate the new media landscape and maximise opportunities to tell their stories. London.
28th January: Free heritage conservation technical day, Window Repairs to Plain and Stain Glass LeadedLights, All Souls Church, Astley Street, Bolton, Lancashire.
12th February: The Garden History Society London Winter Lectures: The New English Garden, TimRichardson, Garden Writer. 6.30pm, 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ.
15th February: SPAB Old House Eco Course with Marianne Suhr and Roger Hunt. St Paul's Centre,
Hammersmith, London W6 9PJ.
18th February: Free heritage conservation technical day, Roofing (Sand Cast Lead and Diminishing StoneSlate) Repair, All Souls Church, Astley Street, Bolton, Lancashire.
22nd February: 12th Annual Garden History Society Lecture at the RHS: East of Eden, Dominic Cole,Chairman of the GHS. 4.30pm Royal Horticultural Halls, Greycoat Street, London SW1P.
26th February: The Garden History Society London Winter Lectures: Wentworth Castle: A Summary of theOngoing Restoration, Patrick Eyres, Editor New Arcadian Journal. 6.30pm, 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ.
12th March: The Garden History Society London Winter Lectures: Place-making for the Imagination: HoraceWalpole and Strawberry Hill, Dr Marion Harney, University of Bath. 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ.
5th - 16th March: DigVentures will be running a Crowd Funding Masterclass at Leiston Abbey in Suffolk foranyone interested in exploring crowdfunding for their project or organisation.
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The Historic Chapels Trust (HCT) is an independent secular charity that rescues places ofworship of outstanding historical or architectural significance in England and makes themavailable for a diverse range of new uses.
The HCT is seeking a part-time Development Manager to support their Director andDevelopment Committee in diversifying the income streams to the charity through supporter gifts and a new legacycampaign.
The successful candidate will have a track record of fundraising with a focus on legacy campaigns. They will be ableto develop and communicate the case for giving and to achieve results with modest overheads. They will haveaccomplished donorbase, prospect research and ICT skills and experience of eTapestry or similar software. Theywill also have experience of training and capacity building volunteers.
The post is offered on a fixed term 12 month contract for 2.5 days a week, based in Aldgate with flexibility on daysand times including altering hours between school term and out of term months. The salary is £35k pro-rata. Formore information and to apply click here. The closing date for applications is 6th January.
The Historic Houses Association (HHA) represents 1,500 privately owned historic houses,castles and gardens throughout the UK.
The HHA is looking for an energetic, imaginative and purposeful new Marketing and Communications Manager totake their current work to the next level, building on recent initiatives including new HHA apps and a promotionalfilm.
The Marketing and Communications Manager will have a strategic role to raise the profile of the HHA and memberproperties, including through traditional and digital media, partner promotions, publicity and exhibitions. The post issupported by a full time Communications Officer.
The post is part time, 0.6. The salary is £27,000 (equivalent to a full time salary of £45,000). For more informationand details of how to apply click here. The closing date for applications is 17th January 2014.
The Heritage Lottery Fund is the UK's leading funder for heritage and gives grants to projectsinvolving the local, regional and national heritage of the United Kingdom including historicbuildings, museums and archives, natural heritage and the histories of people and places.
anyone interested in exploring crowdfunding for their project or organisation.
18th March: Free heritage conservation technical day, Lime Mortar, Repointing & Masonary Repair, All SoulsChurch, Astley Street, Bolton, Lancashire.
26th March: The Garden History Society London Winter Lectures: Daffodil Stories, Dr Noel Kingsbury, GardenDesigner. 6.30pm, 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ.
1st April: Free heritage conservation technical day, Roofing (Sand Cast Lead and Diminishing Stone Slate)Repair, All Souls Church, Astley Street, Bolton, Lancashire.
17 May: Family and Community Historical Research Society pm Conference 2014, Leicester University
SITUATIONS VACANT
PAID VACANCIES
Historic Chapels Trust - Development Manager Legacies and Supporter Gifts, London
Historic Houses Association - Marketing and Communications Manager, London
Heritage Lottery Fund - Casework Manager Newcastle
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The HLF is now recruiting a Casework Manager, responsible for overseeing the assessmentof applications to the HLF, including progressing the monitoring of projects undertaken bysuccessful applicants. The Casework Manager will also manage his/her own caseload. The job holder will beresponsible for handling a wide range of applications and awards for grants to major projects as well as assisting inthe pusuit of HLF regional grant strategies and supporting outreach activities.
The post is permanent and part time (2.5 days job share) and based in Newcastle. The salary is £13,668-£18,820per annum (based on a full time salary of £27,336 - £37,640). For more information and to apply click here. Theclosing date for applications is 10th January 2014. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd January.
The Heritage Lottery Fund is the UK's leading funder for heritage and gives grants to projectsinvolving the local, regional and national heritage of the United Kingdom including historicbuildings, museums and archives, natural heritage and the histories of people and places.
The HLF is now recruiting a Development Officer to work to encourage and support goodquality applications, particularly in areas of low HLF investment (priority areas) and amongstunder represented communities.
The post is permanent and part time (14 hours per week job share) and based in Edinburgh. The working pattern willbe a set 2 days per week but flexibility of days will be required on occasions for meetings. The salary is £8,569-£9,940 per annum (based on a full time salary of £21,422- £24,851). For more information and to apply clickhere. The closing date for applications is 15th December 2013. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th January.
English Heritage is seeking an Assistant Inspector to join the Development ManagementTeam in the North West of England.
Applicants will have a good working knowledge of ancient monuments and a generalunderstanding of relevant planning policy and statutory procedures. Sound communication and negotiation skills willbe allied with a methodical and analytical approach to assessing proposals. Above all, applicants will share acommitment to supporting owners and decision makers with constructive advice, which sustains and protectsheritage, while enabling its adaptation to the needs of the 21st Century.
This is a temporary post offered on a fixed term basis until the end of April 2014. Ideally, applicants need to be ableto take up the post as soon as possible after interview on the 8th January. This vacancy provides an idealopportunity for a secondment. The salary is £25,874 per annum. For more information and to apply click here. Theclosing date for applications is 1st January 2014.
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF), one of the UK's longest established heritage fundingbodies, offers grants and loans to not-for-profit organisations which are restoring and findingnew uses for historic buildings throughout the UK.
The AHF seeks a Trustee to join its Council of Management, based in Wales. Ideally, the candidate should have abackground in either the conservation of historic buildings or funding and project finance, and essentially with acommitment to, and interest in, the historic environment and regeneration.
This is a voluntary position, but full expenses are paid; there are five Council meetings per annum in central London.For an informal discussion about this position, please contact the AHF's Chief Executive, Ian Lush on 0207 9250199 or [email protected] . To apply, please send a C.V. and brief covering letter to the same email by 10thJanuary 2014.
The Heritage Lottery Fund - Development Officer Edinburgh
English Heritage - Assistant Inspector of Ancient Monuments, Manchester
UNSALARIED VACANCIES
The Architectural Heritage Fund - Trustee for Wales
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