Updates from The Heritage Alliance

What Does 'Levelling Up' Mean for the Heritage Sector?

Booking is now open for our upcoming Heritage Debate, which this year will be taking place on 30 November (10am - 12pm), on the topic of 'Levelling Up': What Does it Mean for Heritage?

The discussion will be chaired by the Alliance's new Chair Pam Alexander OBE, and will bring together panellists from across the sector to discuss, debate and put forward a range of perspectives. 

Confirmed panellists:

• Dr Nicola Stacey, Director - Heritage of London Trust [Alliance member]
• Dr Tola Dabiri, Director - Brick by Brick Communities and Museum X
• Paul Clement, Chief Executive - Ipswich Central
• David Tittle, Chief Executive - Heritage Trust Network [Alliance member]

Our Heritage Debate will be virtual again this year, and free for all to attend. We however encourage attendees to consider donating £10 as they book their place, which will support us to run this event and others like it for the sector.

Share Your Views: ‘What does ‘Levelling Up’ mean to you?

How does the topic of heritage and 'Levelling Up' cross over with your work? We're also asking heritage professionals across the UK heritage sector to tell us what 'Levelling Up' means for them and their work. Contribute your perspective in a short blog (up to 500 words) by Friday 26 November [extended deadline]. 

The full guidance can be found here.

Apply to Become a Heritage Alliance Trustee by 21 November

Are you passionate about heritage? Would you like to play an important voluntary role in leading and supporting heritage organisations?

We are looking for up to three new trustees, and are especially interested in hearing from people with experience in academia; communications and media relations; income generation, and membership development. We particularly welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds and would like to advise potential candidates if you require any reasonable adjustments during the candidate process to please contact us.

For more information and to apply for the role, please see the full job description on our website. The deadline for applications is 21 November.

Heritage Debate 2021: Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you looking for an effective way to promote your organisation to a wide range of professionals across the heritage sector? We have a limited number of places available for sponsored banner advertisements at Heritage Debate 2021.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your organisation’s logo and/or messaging shared with our attendees. Last year was our largest ever Debate, with 242 live attendees and many more watching from the recording. Packages include space on both our attendee programme and dedicated blogsite, and there are discounted rates for Heritage Alliance members. Please contact Courtney on events@theheritagealliance.org.uk to find out more and book your place. 

There are also opportunities to sponsor Heritage Debate more prominently, alongside our lead sponsor Ecclesiastical Insurance. We can discuss rates to include your logo throughout the event, and to provide your organisation with a short video slot. If you are interested in using this platform to increase your visibility and would like to support the work of the Heritage Alliance, please contact us to discuss options.

Policy Updates

This fortnight:

• In the run up to Christmas and as the Job Retention Scheme has ended we are gathering information on any issues Alliance Members may be facing. There will be another meeting of the Heritage Council on 7 December, and our CEO Lizzie will be representing the independent heritage sector on this forum. We encourage Alliance Members to share their views and evidence with us by 1 December.
• We continue to keep a watch for next steps on the response to the planning white paper; it looks increasingly likely that planning will be included in a Levelling Up Bill next year, along with a review of the National Planning Policy Framework.
• We also continue to look out for developments around the future of Environmental Land Management and the Environment (now) Act to feature on the agenda. And following the Spending Review, we wait detail on what this will mean for DCMS or the Arms Length Bodies in the cultural sphere.
• We are have submitted a response to the Government’s consultation on Supporting Defence Infrastructure and the Future of Time-Limited Permitted Development Rights, and to DEFRA’s consultation on the Approach to Beaver Reintroduction and Management in England.
• We are now preparing a response to BEIS consultations on Phasing Out the Installation of Fossil Fuel Heating in Homes off the Gas Grid and Phasing out fossil fuels on business and public buildings, both of which have a closing date of 12 January.

Heritage Digital Academy News

The first Heritage Digital Academy webinar is now live! On the 30 November, we'll be running a business support session that will help you learn the core principles of a digital fundraising strategy and how to increase your donations. 

You'll come away from the session with innovative ideas that will elevate your digital fundraising and put your organisation's mission in front of a wider audience. Find out more and sign up here. 

Heritage Digital Academy is funded by DCMS through the National Lottery Heritage Fund's Digital Skills for Heritage initiative.

#HeritageChat

Ahead of the Alliance’s Heritage Debate, November’s #HeritageChat discussed Heritage & Levelling Up. Thanks to Owain Lloyd-James (Historic England) who helped us facilitate the chat.

Lots of great points were shared on how we should interpret ‘levelling up’ and why heritage organisations should engage with it, who to partner with, what risks should be taken into account. Participants also shared a wide range of successful case studies. You can read the summary of the chat here.

The next #HeritageChat will be on 21 December. We’ll celebrate what the sector has achieved in 2021 – we can’t believe it’s already the end of the year!

Taking part in the chat is easy: log on at 1pm, search ‘#HeritageChat’ and filter by ‘latest’ rather than ‘top’ to follow the conversation in order, then answer the questions and engage in conversations with others! Remember to include ‘#HeritageChat’ in your tweets so everyone can keep track of the conversations.

Are There Some Heritage Heroes in Your Team?

Nominations are now open for Ecclesiastical’s Heritage Heroes Awards 2021!

For over a decade, these awards have celebrated the incredible contribution of volunteers in the heritage sector. They are an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the vital role of volunteers across the breadth of the heritage sector. 

In addition to our yearly Heritage Hero award, there is also a special category for Digital Heritage Hero to celebrate volunteers who have used digital resources to make a positive impact. Download our Application Form to nominate someone you think has been a heritage hero this year.

Nominations will close on 9 January, 2022. If you have any questions about the nomination process, please email them to get in touch on heritageheroes@theheritagealliance.org.uk. 

Welcoming Our New Alliance Member

We are pleased to welcome Covent Garden Area Trust as the newest member of the Heritage Alliance. Covent Garden Area Trust (CGAT) is a unique charitable Trust that was established to protect and safeguard the historical aspects of Covent Garden’s Piazza.

Did you know? Members of the Heritage Alliance also receive more regular, direct insights and unique offers to support their work. Find out more about coming an Alliance Member on our website.

Share Your News with The Heritage Sector

Did you know that you can share your content in Heritage Update, which reaches an estimated 14,000 people with an interest in heritage?

Sharing your content in Heritage Update means your news, jobs, events and courses are seen widely across the sector. Our step-by-step guide sets out how organisations can share their news in upcoming issues of Heritage Update.

Organisations can use our advertiser's form to send through content (maximum 70 words) - and this service is free for Alliance Members. Please be sure to follow the full instructions.

Government News

Our summary of the latest announcements and guidance for the heritage sector.

Headlines

• COP26 & UK Climate Targets

• Updated Kickstart Guidance

• New Guidance for Working & Touring in Europe

• Funding Announcements from DCMS & DLUHC

COP26

The COP26 UN Climate Summit has now ended. The conference culminated with an agreed final text, setting out key global targets to cut emissions and meet international climate targets. 

Some of the key commitments include:

• Making countries submit more ambitious plans to cut carbon emissions by the end of 2022
• Increasing climate finance “beyond $100bn a year” to help poorer countries to cope with the effects of climate change
• 100+ countries have agreed on a scheme to cut 30% of current methane emissions by 2030
• 450+ financial organisations have agreed to back “clean” technology, such as renewable energy, and direct investment away from industries which burn fossil fuels
• 40+ countries have agreed to shift away from coal
• Leaders from 100+ countries pledged to end deforestation by 2030

On Monday, the Prime Minister gave a statement to the House of Commons on COP26, in which he praised the success of the summit in uniting countries under a common goal of acting to stop global levels from reaching above 1.5 degrees and in uniting countries to begin the end of coal use worldwide.

On 8 November, a discussion was held on 'International Cultural Heritage, Adaptation and Resilience: From Rome to Glasgow', where the Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries joined the Italian Culture Ministry, Climate Heritage, Google Arts & Culture and Historic Environment Forum Scotland to discuss the need to protect cultural heritage globally, (watch it back here).

The coordinator of the Climate Heritage Network (of which the Heritage Alliance and many of our members are part), Andrew Potts, stressed that "the role of culture needs to be elevated in the global climate change conversation".

Heritage Alliance Members at COP26

Deputy Chair of the Heritage Alliance and Historic Environment Director at the National Trust, Ingrid Samuel, has written a blog to share her experiences at COP26.

Icon's [Alliance member] Chief Executive Sara Crofts has also shared reflections on the Climate resilience Heritage summit, held on 27 October ahead of the opening of COP26, hosted by Historic Environment Scotland in partnership with Cadw, Historic England, English Heritage, The National Trust, The Department for Communities for Northern Ireland, and The National Trust for Scotland.

In related news from the sector:

• The National Museum Directors’ Council (NMDC) has published a new report 'Green Museums: Tackling the Climate Crisis', which sets out how museums are responding to the climate emergency. The report presents case studies from museums within the NMDC membership across three themes: research, public engagement and greening estates and operations.

• The AHRC has launched a Museums & Climate toolkit, with all resources available to download free at www.museumsforclimateaction.org.

• Julie’s Bicycle has called on governments to address the gap between culture and environment policy.

• It has been reported that one fifth of National Portfolio Organisations have failed to provide environmental monitoring data more than 1,200 times since this became a funding condition from Arts Council England.

• Arts Council England has just unveiled the first stage of its environmental policy and action plan guidelines, as well as new guidance for applying for National Lottery Project Grants when the refreshed programme will open for applications on 22 November.

Updated Kickstart Guidance

The DWP has produced a one-page guidance document with '5 tips for filling a kickstart vacancy'. The tips are:

1. Make sure you know who at the local Jobcentre can support your recruitment process.
2. Re-read your job description.
3. You can promote your own job.
4. Have you thought about streamlining the application process to find good quality candidates more quickly?
5. When you get a referral from a young person interested in your Kickstart vacancy make sure you act on it quickly.

COVID-19

Social & Sector Impacts

Results from the most recent ONS Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (20 to 31 October) continue to show a gradual decrease in people reporting they always or often maintained social distancing when outside their home (now at 39%), despite most adults (85%) feeling that social distancing from people outside their household is important/ very important. Working at home levels remain consistent (with 70% reporting travelling to work at some point in the last 7 days). And the stats show that in the past two weeks, 12% of adults bought items for Christmas that they would usually purchase later in the year.

The final statistics from the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (CJRS) have now been released. By the end of the scheme (30 September), 1.14m people were still on furlough, with 9% of employees on furlough from the arts, entertainment and recreation, and accommodation and food services sectors.

Guidance

The latest guidance includes:​

• Working Safely During Coronavirus Guidance: Events and Attractions (Updated 9 November - amends to information in sections on priority actions and additional information on ventilation, self-isolation, cases in the workplace and equality in the workplace).
• Working Safely During Coronavirus Guidance: Hotels and Guest Accommodation (Updated 9 November - as above).
• The DHSC has launched a new public campaign "Stop Covid Hanging Around", with a film demonstrating the impact of ventilation on reducing COVID-19 levels.
• Guidance On Travel Into England (updated 8 November)
• And a reminder that HMRC has published an online checking service to help people who may have to pay back some of their SEISS grant.

We continue to collate relevant guidance for the sector in our COVID-19 Hub. 

DCMS & Culture

Latest Culture Recovery Fund Awards

The third round of Culture Recovery Fund has now been awarded, with 925 cultural organisations supported by £107 million through the two funding strands: Emergency Resource Support (Strand One) and Continuity Support (Strand Two). Among those awarded was Alliance Member The Restoration Trust, which received Continuity Support funding. Further awards are expected to be announced in the coming months.

Arts Council England Volunteering Futures Fund

DCMS is working with Arts Council England (ACE) have launched the Volunteering Futures fund, with a core objective of  supporting young people and people who experience barriers to volunteering, to build their skills, well-being and social networks through volunteering.

The fund will enable people to get involved in volunteering activities across the arts, heritage, museums, libraries, sport and physical activity, youth and other community settings. Eligible projects can apply for £100,001 or over and the total amount available is £4.7million.

The portal opens for expressions of interest on 22 November, with a deadline of 7 December. Full applications will then be invited in January. 

Independent Inquiry on the National Lottery Community Fund

DCMS has published a summary of findings and recommendations from the independent inquiry on the National Lottery Community Fund, to which the Heritage Alliance submitted a response.

The inquiry found that there was "a lack of clarity over the Fund's operational independence and the extent of the involvement of DCMS as its sponsor department".

National Museum Visits Data

DCMS has released the latest data set on visitor numbers to DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries between July and September 2021.

During this period, there were a total of 5.1 million visits to the DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries. This was more than three and half times the number of visitors compared to the same period in 2020 (1.4 million), but nevertheless down 64% compared to the corresponding period in 2019.

Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill

The Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill has now reached committee stage in House of Commons. If enacted, this Private Members' Bill from Mel Stride would amend Part 6 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to increase the period in which cultural objects temporary in the UK can be protected from seizure or forfeiture in certain circumstances by an additional 3 months, subject to certain conditions.

Heritage Minister Nigel Huddleston has publicly supported this Bill.  

Planning

Oral Evidence on the Work of DLUHC

On 8 November, Housing Minister Michael Gove gave oral evidence on the Work of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), in which he responded to questions on meeting the level of funding from the EU and funding through the Shared Prosperity Fund and the Levelling Up Fund.

New Funding for Housing & Infrastructure

DLUHC has announced that £624 million of loan funding will now be made available for house builders, including SMEs, to support the creation of thousands of new homes. The loan funding includes improving vital infrastructure including transport links and schools to support their delivery, as well as an intention to "redevelop underused land" on brownfield sites.

Levelling Up Fund - Successful Bidders Announced

A reminder that DLUHC has also announced the first round of successful bids through the £4.8 billion Levelling Up Fund. The successful bids for the UK Community Renewal Fund have also now been published, and a full list of successful recipients can be found here. All the guidance on both these funds and the Community Ownership Fund is available as a collection on the Government website.

Environment

Environment Bill Granted Royal Assent

Royal Assent was granted to the Environment Bill on 9 November. Key provisions include the creation of the new post-Brexit watchdog, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), a new mandate on deforestation for UK businesses importing forest-risk commodities and bans on single use plastic items.

The Heritage Alliance continues to push for heritage to be included in the Act’s guidance or explanatory notes and we have been invited to sit in on the OEP’s stakeholder group.

Heat & Historic Buildings

A reminder that on 19 October the Government published details of its Heat and Buildings Strategy, which sets out a plan to significantly cut carbon emissions from the UK’s 30 million homes and workplaces across the country.

The Heritage Alliance joins heritage organisations responding to the two open BEIS consultations on Phasing Out the Installation of Fossil Fuel Heating in Homes off the Gas Grid and Phasing out fossil fuels on business and public buildings, both of which have a closing date of 12 January.

Transport

Investment in England's Rail Networks

The Government has announced the "biggest ever public investment in Britain’s rail network", which will see £96 billion of funding designated for rail construction and upgrades for the Midlands and the North of England.

The Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) published yesterday is intended to transform east to west and north to south links in England and will see 3 new high-speed lines built, with aims to improve rail services to and between the East and West Midlands, Yorkshire and the North West.

The plans see a change come to HS2 Phase 2b, with the line to the East now expected to end at East Midlands Parkway rather than a new hub at Toton, and plans for the upper section to continue up to Leeds cancelled. The transport secretary, Grant Shapps has said that the changes and investment would bring better rail connections and infrastructure for passengers much sooner that the "outdated vision" set out in the earlier plans.

Brexit & Immigration

Updated Touring Guidance for Arts Professionals

DCMS has updated its guidance for artists, creative team members and production staff looking to work, perform or tour in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Lichtenstein. The guidance covers visa/work permits, transporting equipment to be used as part of the production, transporting commercial goods, haulage and Social Security and income tax. 

The guidance has also been updated for artists, specialists, museum professionals and exhibitors looking to work, travel between art fairs, or tour in in those countries, which includes advice on transporting works of art, cultural objects or other objects for exhibition. Section 4 has been updated with additional information about bringing commercial goods into Great Britain.

Follow the Latest News & Guidance Around Brexit

The Heritage Alliance Brexit Hub collates the latest Brexit guidance that is relevant to the heritage sector. You can also read our briefings on Heritage, Brexit and Immigration on our website.

Have questions about Brexit and its impact on heritage?

The Historic Environment Forum continues to update its Brexit FAQs Trello Board with material to help the sector navigate the post-Brexit period.

Parliamentary & Other Government News

Also this fortnight:

The Government has introduced new measures in a Bill to assist commercial landlords and tenants in resolving rent debts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A House of Lords Debate on Clause 46 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill was held on 1 November. The Clause refers to the penalty for damaging a 'memorial' and certain associated objects. The debate starts art column 1016.

A formal evidence session was held on Wednesday (17 November) to discuss the sustainability of the built environment, held by the Environmental Audit Committee. Further sessions are scheduled for 24 and 25 November.

The Government has unveiled a prototype for an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint, designed by product designers PA Consulting in collaboration with the Royal College of Art (RCA). This is being created in line with the Government's push to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The DfT has hopes to “build one of the most convenient, affordable and reliable charging networks in the world”.

Funding

The deadline for The Centre for Cultural Values’ fund to support the development of collaborative research projects between the cultural sector and academic researchers is 24 November (EOI).

Online applications will be being accepted for the Arts Council England Capital Investment Programme from next week (10 November) until 13 December.

Land owners, land managers and public bodies can apply to the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) for support to create new woodland, including through natural colonisation, on areas as small as 1 hectare.

Arts Council England has announced that applications to join its list of National Portfolio organisations will open on Monday 22 February 2022, with an application deadline of Tuesday 26th April 2022.

Sector Digest

Read on for a breakdown of the latest news from across the sector.

£7million Legacy for Nature & Communities

The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance member] has just announced a major upcoming investment to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.

The National Lottery will be providing a funding package of £7million to mark Her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The investment will be divided between £5m allocated to help communities across the UK re-connect with nature and £2m to support paid traineeships to support young people to take up careers in natural heritage.

Nominate a Charity to Receive £1000 to Support their Work

It is time again for the annual 12 Days of Giving campaign from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [Alliance Corporate Partner]. The campaign will again see a share of £120,000 given to 120 nominated charities over 12 days, with a draw taking place each weekday from 6 - 21 December 2021.

To nominate a charity to be awarded a £1000 donation to support their work, please visit the Ecclesiastical website for further details.

We ask readers to please consider nominating the Heritage Alliance to receive a donation this year. Our charity number is 1094793

Supporting Decolonisation in Museums

The Museums Association (MA) has published new guidance on Supporting Decolonisation in Museums, which aims to cover all areas of practice and includes sections on collaboration, collections and workforce.

The guidance, produced by the MA's Decolonisation Guidance Working Group, with support from the Ethics Committee and a range of critical friends, offers prompts for thinking, discussion and action, recognising there is no single 'right' way to decolonise museums.  

Museums Change Lives Awards 2021

In more Museums Association news, the winners of the Museums Change Lives Awards 2021 have now been announced.

The Radical Changemaker Award went to Sam Bowen, Course Director at GEM [Alliance Member], for her work on Special Educational Needs and Disability in Museums through the course “Developing SEND-Inclusive Learning with Confidence”.

The winner of the Best Small Museum Project was The Scottish Crannog Centre for their apprenticeship scheme 'They Might Be Giants!', the winner of the Digital Engagement Award was The Mixed Museum for their project 'Brown Babies' and the winner of the Best Museums Change Lives Project was the National Justice Museum for 'Make It Yours: Workshops in an Envelope'.

Applications Open for New Clore Leadership Programmes

Applications are now open for the next Emerging Leaders and Leadership Pulse Courses for Spring 2022, with a closing date on Tuesday 23 November 2021.

A range of course fee bursaries are available for eligible applicants from groups underrepresented in cultural leadership as well as those working in specific artform or geographic areas. Further details about the awards can be found here.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Cultural Workforce

Members of Arts Council England and AIM [Alliance member] are being invited to share their experiences of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted them. 

To understand the extent of this in more detail, Arts Council England has commissioned ICM Unlimited to undertake the largest independent research survey of its kind to explore the impact of the pandemic on those working in the cultural sector. The deadline for responses is 23 November.

UK Heritage Pulse

The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance member] has launched a new, collaborative data and insight project: UK Heritage Pulse, in partnership with Historic England. Heritage organisations are invited to join a panel of professionals who will participate in research that will directly inform "policy, recovery and the reinvention of the sector post-Covid".

Guidance on Conserving War Memorial Inscriptions

Historic England has released new guidance on conserving inscriptions on war memorials. This technical advice illustrates the types of inscriptions commonly found and explains how and why they deteriorate, as well as setting out best practice for their conservation.

Alliance Member News

A snapshot of the current work of our members.

Consultations

Open Consultations:

• OZEV - Future of Transport Regulatory Review - Zero Emission Vehicles - 22 November 

• DCMS -  Wireless Infrastructure Strategy - Call for Evidence - 25 November

• DEFRA - Proposals for Updated Marine Strategy - Part 3 - 29 November

• BEIS - Planning for New Energy Infrastructure: review of energy National Policy Statement - 29 November

• DEFRA - Protecting Plants from Harmful Pests & Disease - 30 November

• BEIS - Making Flexible Working the Default - 1 December

• HM Revenue & Customs - Technical consultation on Plastic Packaging Tax (General) Regulations 2021 - 1 December

• Natural England - Open access restriction at Williams Cleugh - 6 December

• MHCLG - National Infrastructure Planning Reform Programme: stakeholder survey - 17 December

• ONS - Proposed Future Approach to Measure Travel and Tourism Statistics - 21 December

2022

• DCMS - Promoting Britain Abroad Inquiry - 6 January

• BEIS - Phasing Out the Installation of Fossil Fuel Heating in Homes off the Gas Grid - 12 January

• BEIS - Phasing out fossil fuels on business and public buildings - 12 January

• Ofqual - Consultation on designing and developing accessible assessments - 24 January

Promoting Britain Abroad Inquiry

The DCMS Committee is inviting written submissions to an open inquiry examining how Britain’s cultural heritage can be used to promote the country as an international holiday destination and boost a damaged tourist industry.

Deadline: 6 January 2022

Heating Homes & Businesses

BEIS has two open consultations on Phasing Out the Installation of Fossil Fuel Heating in Homes off the Gas Grid and Phasing out fossil fuels on business and public buildings.

Deadline (for both): 12 January 2022

Technical consultation on Plastic Packaging Tax (General) Regulations 2021

HM Revenue & Customs has launched a consultation on the technical application of Plastic Packaging Tax (General) Regulations ahead of the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax from 1 April 2022.

Deadline: 1 December 2021

Open access restriction at Williams Cleugh

Natural England is holding a consultation on plans to change public access to open access land at Williams Cleugh in Northumberland.

Deadline: 6 December 2021

Events

Upcoming Heritage Events - Quick Look

• 10, 17, 24 November: Virtual Open Days, West Dean College

• 11, 19, 20 November: HTN Conference 2021, Heritage Trust Network

• 15, 17, 19 November: Historic Landscapes Assembly, The Gardens Trust

• 17 - 18 November: AHI Annual Online Conference - Part 2

• 18 November: Celebrating Mrs Eleanor Coade: A 200th Anniversary Talk, Georgian Group lecture

• 22 November: The Secrets of Wentworth Woodhouse, Young Georgians

• 23 November: Virtual Awards Ceremony 2021, National Historic Ships UK
• 23 November: William Wrighte's Grotesque Architecture of 1767, Georgian Group lecture
• 23 - 24 November: COTAC Conference 2021 - 'Protecting our world, protecting our heritage', COTAC and IHBC
• 24 November: Why do historic places matter? SAVE Britain's Heritage
• 30 November: The Broad Gate, Ludlow: A most unusual Georgian house, Georgian Group lecture
• November (over the month): Celebrations of Oxford Castle at 950 (1071-20), Oxford Preservation Trust
• 30 November: Heritage Debate 2021 - 'Levelling Up': What Does it Mean for Heritage?, The Heritage Alliance
• 14 December: British Muslims & the Natural World by Dr Mark Bryant​, The Gardens Trust
• 14 December: Second Tuesday Talk: The Conservation & Installation of Two Locomotives During the Pandemic​, YCCC

2022

• 19 January - 3 February: London Luminaries - Winter Lecture Series​, English Heritage

'Levelling Up': What Does it Mean for Heritage?

The Heritage Alliance's 2021 Heritage Debate will be taking place on 30 November from 10am-12pm and will tackle the topic of 'levelling up' and what it means for heritage. This event will provide an opportunity for heritage professionals to discuss the role that the sector can help play in supporting 'levelling up' efforts across England.

The event will be held virtually again this year and will be free for all to attend, with an option for donations. Book your place here.

Courses

Upcoming Heritage Courses:

• 25 November: Good Housekeeping - Part 1: Caring for your old building’s historic fittings, fixtures and furnishings, SPAB/Icon
• 30 November: Developing a fundraising strategy for your heritage organisation, Heritage Digital Academy
• 2 - 3 December: Lime Plastering - Level 1, CarringtonLIME
• 9 & 16 December: Advanced Copyright for Museums and Galleries​, Naomi Korn Associates

2022

• 26 January: Orphan Works Post Brexit - One Year On​, Naomi Korn
• 13 January: Health & Safety for Conservators, Icon
• 15 January: Understanding Damp in Older Properties, CarringtonLIME
• 15 March: Health & Safety for Conservators, Icon

Jobs

Salaried

Advocacy & Communications Assistant - The Heritage Alliance (Kickstart)

We are looking for an Advocacy and Communications Assistant through the Government’s Kickstart Scheme, who will be part of the Policy and Communications team at The Heritage Alliance.

This role is ideal for someone with an interest in the heritage sector, who wants to develop their understanding of heritage policy and build their communications skills.

Further details about the role and how to apply can be found on our website.

Unsalaried

Notes & Subscriptions

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Schedule of forthcoming issues:

• Issue 457 - Thurs 2 December (content deadline: Fri 26 November)
• Issue 458 - Thurs 16 December (content deadline: Fri 10 December)
• [Break for the holidays]
• Issue 459 - Thurs 13 January (content deadline: Fri 7 January)

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