Latest News: Historic Environment Overview 2023-24

Read the latest news from Historic Environment Forum - Historic Environment Overview 2023-24.

Foreward:
"2023-24 is a year in which we can reflect both on the triumphs and challenges within the heritage sector. Despite ongoing global and domestic difficulties, creative and promising strides have been made towards ensuring that heritage is resilient and relevant for the future. Key initiatives, such as building capacity in the face of climate change and creating better and much needed connections with young people and communities, highlight the significant contribution that heritage can make in creating cohesive, inclusive communities for people from all backgrounds."

Key Highlights:
Heritage Policy Highlights from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
The Levelling up and Regeneration Act
Government increases support for Places of Worship
Nature Recovery and the Historic Environment
Biodiversity Net Gain
Climate Change Policy
Coastal and Marine Heritage in England
Conservation Professional Practice Principles
Funding & Investment
Historic England’s Heritage Building Skills Programme and more.

On page 67, this report features USL's recent restoration and regeneration project at St Peter's Sudbury - now Sudbury Arts Centre.

'St Peter's Sudbury and a Partnership Approach to Regeneration.'  Read more below.

Full report here.