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BEFS NEWS

BEFS Director Ailsa Macfarlane was part of a panel giving evidence today to the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs And Culture Committee with Craig McLaren, Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), Johanna Boyd, Planning Aid Scotland (PAS) and Euan Leitch, Scotland’s Regeneration Forum (SURF). The Committee was undertaking an inquiry focused on the idea of a ‘place-based approach’ to culture within communities in Scotland, with the aim of understanding good practice and barriers to place-based cultural policy. Written submissions from the RTPI and PAS as well as a SPICe briefing are available here.

BEFS was also delighted to support the RSA conference this week on Heritage: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions. With a wide range of international and national speakers and presenters – we heard provocations, tales from the ‘coalface’ and debated architectural conservation and contemporary trends; as well as highlighting the skills shortages facing the sector.

Thinking of skills, if you have time today (Thursday 18 May) do head to the grounds of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to see the Scottish Traditional Building Forum and many partners providing a skills demonstration – engaging young people with traditional building skills, and ensuring parliamentarians recognise the importance of these skills for the future of all our places.

The Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2022 has been published and figures show that more sites were brought back into use for residential (including housing) purposes than any other use (140 of the 262 reused sites). Where the funding source was known, 11% used public sector funding only, 50% used private sector funding only and 21% involved a mix of public and private funding.

The 197th Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition opened on 6 May, with a section of the exhibition space devoted to showcasing several of Scotland’s best-known architects. Comprising 3D models, drawings and materials used, the exhibition, including the Architecture Viewing Room, is also accessible online.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) released a short video explaining why retrofit is important, the means we have to retrofit traditional buildings and the skills required; with options tested for renewables and heating systems. This draws attention to the Guide to Energy Retrofit of Traditional Buildings published in 2021, describing retrofit measures which can be used to improve the energy efficiency of traditional buildings, whilst maintaining as much of their historic fabric as possible thus creating healthy indoor environments.

HES also have a survey for stakeholders, designed to shape plans during delivery of HES Corporate Plan (closing on 19 May).

The RTPI’s Sir Patrick Geddes Commemorative Lecture returns on 25 May 2023, and this year Imandeep Kaur, Founder and Director of CIVIC SQUARE will talk about the social and ecological transition, and the critical role of our homes, streets, and neighbourhoods.

BEFS member The Ridge launched “Constructing Futures”, a new Pre-Apprenticeship Programme. This 16 week-long, no cost construction and life skills programme was designed by The Ridge and funded by Historic Environment Scotland, with the aim of helping participants develop an understanding of apprenticeship opportunities in the construction trades. Participants will gain knowledge of various career opportunities within the trades, basic entry-level skills, construction experience through work placements with local employers, plus familiarity with trade tools, terminology and basic principles.

 

CONSULTATIONS

National Outcomes review 2023: Call for Evidence
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government want to hear from people and communities across Scotland about whether their National Outcomes continue to reflect the kind of Scotland we want to see. They would also like to hear about how the National Performance Framework could have a bigger impact.
Closes 5 June 2023

Call for Evidence – Coronavirus and Scotland follow-up
UK Government, The Scottish Affairs Committee
The Committee has launched an inquiry, following up on its inquiry into coronavirus and Scotland, to see whether sectors and industries across Scotland have recovered in the post-pandemic period and to assess the helpfulness of UK and Scottish government support.
**NEW** Closes 14 June 2023

Council Tax for second and empty homes, and non-domestic rates thresholds
Scottish Government/COSLA
This joint public consultation with COSLA seeks views on giving local authorities the power to increase council tax on second homes and empty homes, as well as considering whether the current non-domestic rates thresholds for self-catering accommodation remain appropriate.
Closes 11 July 2023

Future of Scotland’s first National Park
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Consultation on the Draft National Park Partnership Plan 2024-29, drafted to frame conversations about the future of the National Park. The National Park Partnership Plan guides how all of those with a role to play in looking after the National Park will work together to manage the Park and achieve a shared vision for the area.
Closes 19 July 2023

Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods: draft planning guidance
Scottish Government
Consultation seeking views and comments on the draft planning guidance for local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods. It is expected to be of particular relevance in the preparation of Local Development Plans (LDPs), Local Place Plans (LPPs) and to support planning decision making.
Closes 20 July 2023

New National Parks – appraisal framework
Scottish Government
With a commitment to designating at least one new National Park in Scotland by the end of this Parliamentary session in 2026, a draft appraisal framework has been developed with proposed criteria for new National Parks in Scotland. Views and comments are being sought on this framework.
**NEW** Closes 4 August 2023

 

CONSULTATION RESPONSES

Building Community Wealth in Scotland (BEFS 09/05/2023)
BEFS supports action and initiatives that enable and support communities to benefit from their places and spaces. Adapting, repurposing, and reusing our current building stock presents enormous opportunities for skilled employment, carbon solutions, good places, healthy town centres and more homes; solutions which provide benefits to economy, people and place.

Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan (BEFS 09/05/2023)
BEFS response reiterates the role of the built and historic environment in providing solutions towards net zero and a just transition. The Improvement Service response can also be found here.

SCVO response to Building Community Wealth consultation (SCVO 15/05/2023)

Culture Counts response to Recommendations for Scotland’s International Culture Strategy (CC 15/05/2023)

 

PUBLICATIONS

Global review of training funds: spotlight on levy-schemes in 75 countries (UNESCO 2022)

The landscape character assessment database for the UK and Ireland (Landscape Institute March 2023)
The openly available resource was developed with the support of Natural England, NatureScot, Natural Resources Wales, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and DAERA Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). The database is available here.

By All, For All: The Power of Partnership – AHRC Creative Communities Deep Dive Report 2023 (Creative Communities April 2023)

Scottish Tourism Alliance & Tourism Updated Fact Sheet (STA 25/04/2023)

Equality Progress and Monitoring Data Reports – Mid-term Equalities Report 2023 (HES 30/04/2023)

Infographics – insights and learnings from Rebuilding Heritage’s Cost of Living Crisis support phase: Nov 2022-Apr 2023 (Rebuilding Heritage 04/05/2023)

Energy Efficiency in Scotland’s Traditional Buildings | Energy Retrofit – YouTube (HES 05/05/2023)

Lessons from successful ‘turnaround’ cities for the UK: Navigating Economic Change (Resolution Foundation 15/05/2023)

Interim State of the Profession 2023 (RTPI 16/05/2023)

HES Regulatory Framework (HES 16/05/2023)

 

SCOTTISH & UK GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS

Evaluation and data report for the Culture Recovery Fund (UK Gov April 2023)
Including cultural organisations and heritage sites.

Regeneration Capital Grant Fund – stage one 2024 to 2025: application form (Scot Gov 02/05/2023)

Housing to 2040 Strategic Board meeting March 2023: FOI release (Scot Gov 03/05/2023)

Planning appeal decisions 2022-23: EIR release (Scot Gov 03/05/2023)

Building standards – non-domestic buildings – ventilation: research (Scot Gov 03/05/2023)

Building standards – ventilation guidance: research (Scot Gov 03/05/2023)

Correspondence from The Keeper of the Registers of Scotland to the Economy and Fair Work Committee regarding the organisation’s latest quarterly update (Scot Parl 05/05/2023)

Rural Research worth millions to Scotland, helping to cut emissions and create jobs (Scot Gov 08/05/2023)

Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2022 (Scot Gov 10/05/2023)

Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey – site register (Scot Gov 10/05/2023)

Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group minutes: March 2023 (Scot Gov 11/05/2023)
Including the role and sense of what ‘community’ means, climate change and data driven decision making.

Net Zero, Energy And Transport Committee Report On The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (Interim Target) Amendment Regulations 2023 [Draft] (Scot Parl 12/05/2023)

Tourism and Hospitality Leadership Group: terms of reference (Scot Gov 16/05/2023)

Unlocking the Value of Public Sector Data for Public Benefit minutes: February 2023 (Scot Gov 16/05/2023)

Local government in Scotland: Overview 2023 (Audit Scotland 17/05/2023)

Place Directors: factsheet (Scot Gov 17/05/2023)

Planning circular 1/2023: short-term lets and planning (Scot Gov 17/05/2023)

How have Scottish sectors recovered from Covid-19 and was government support sufficient? (UK Parl 17/05/2023)

Radical change is needed across Scotland’s councils (Audit Scotland 17/05/2023)

 

NEWS RELEASES

Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage’s Spring Newsletter (May 2023)

Over £573k awarded to 20 Museums to support their resilience (Museums Galleries Scotland 04/05/2023)

PHS welcomes delegation from Norway to learn more about the Place Standard Tool (Public Health Scotland 04/05/2023)

Green Home Festival 2023 – First shows confirmed and tickets made available (GHF 04/05/2023)
Including the Festival of fabric first and discussions around retrofit projects.

Welsh Government invests £1.7 million to transform museums and libraries in Wales (Welsh Gov 05/05/2023)

Architectural exhibition opened in Edinburgh (Place Design Scotland 09/05/2023)

Become a RoSS consultant and support heritage across the UK (NLHF 09/05/2023)

VAT Month at Heritage Trust Network (HTN 10/05/2023)

Architecture and Design Scotland launch their Climate Action Towns Project with a film by Bircan Birol capturing the work across nine climate action towns (A&DS 11/05/2023)

European Heritage Hub inaugurated in Brussels to support Europe’s green, social and digital transformation through cultural heritage (Europa Nostra 16/05/2023)

Culture Secretary announces over £850,000 investment in eight communities (HES 17/05/2023)

 

OPINION & COMMENT

Shifting from consultation to co-production with communities – Nick Wright (Place Design Scotland 28/04/2023)

Stone blocks collapse onto road from bank building in Thurso (BBC News 01/05/2023)

The changing face of Princes Street –  see how it has evolved over the centuries, keeping step with social, economic and architectural fashions (HES 02/05/2023)

Energy efficiency standards and traditional buildings (The Engine Shed 03/05/2023)

Glasgow city centre regeneration frameworks approved (Austin-Smith:Lord 04/05/2023)

Council to urge Scottish Government to boost community planning appeal rights (The Ferret 05/05/02023)

Urquhart Castle: Visitor centre closed due to safety fears (The Herald 05/05/2023)

Mark Smith: The death of a building that says everything about Glasgow (The Herald 08/05/2023)

Designing an Accessible, Inclusive Environment for People with Disabilities Podcast #70 (RICS 08/05/2023)

A Wee Guide to Intangible Cultural Heritage (Traditional Arts & Culture 09/05/2023)
Intangible Cultural Heritage includes traditional skills relating primarily to the built or historic environment.

Coworking worth millions to Scotland’s town and city centres (STP 10/05/2023)

Ex-SNP minister says ‘urgency is lacking’ to pull in net zero funds (The Herald 10/05/2023)

‘Leeds 2023’: can investment in culture improve a city’s health? Yes, but more ambition is needed (The Conversation 10/05/2023)

Making parks safe for women and girls (greenspace scotland 11/05/2023)

New charges for Stirling planning applications (Scottish Construction Now 12/05/2023)

Helping to keep a critically endangered craft alive (SPAB 12/05/2023)

Climate emergency: Scotland needs an Office for Net Zero with real teeth if we are to tackle carbon emissions (The Scotsman 15/05/2023)

 

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Questions marked with a triangle (?) are initiated by the Scottish Government to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament. Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an “R”.

Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 05/04/2023
S6W-16780
To ask the Scottish Government how the new National Public Energy Agency will work with local government on area-based delivery.
Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 4 May 2023

Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12/04/2023
S6W-16397
To ask the Scottish Government what the impact on training providers has been of the reported apprenticeship freeze in early 2023.
S6W-16400
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to implement the 14 recommendations from the report, Impact of Scotland’s Developing Young Workforce Strategy on Employer Engagement, and, if so, whether it will provide a timescale for the implementation
Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 4 May 2023

Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19/04/2023
S6W-17254
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any green skills gap in each local authority area.
S6W-17255
To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to identify the skills needed in the energy sector to reach net zero targets on a geographical basis.
Current status: Answered by Lorna Slater on 4 May 2023

Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19/04/2023
S6W-17268
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on its aim for at least 124,000 homes to have low-carbon heating systems installed by 2026.
S6W-17269
To ask the Scottish Government, as of 13 April 2023, how many homes have low-carbon heating systems installed.
Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 4 May 2023

Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 20/04/2023
S6W-17301
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to bring derelict and empty homes in rural and island communities back into habitable use.
Current status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 4 May 2023

Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 02/05/2023
S6W-17601
To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of Historic Environment Scotland sites are not equipped with CCTV, and whether it will provide a list of any such sites.
Current status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 10 May 2023

Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 02/05/2023
S6W-17617
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review or amend the law to ensure that local authorities are prohibited from closing or selling public museums unless alternative premises have been identified for their replacement.
Current status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 10 May 2023

Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 02/05/2023
S6W-17618
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to review tiers of local democracy and whether reform is needed.
Current status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 10 May 2023

Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 14/04/2023
S6W-17035
To ask the Scottish Government on what date it anticipates publishing its response to the results of the Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas public consultation, after it closes on 17 April 2023.
Current status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 May 2023

Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28/04/2023
S6W-17467
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is planning any future engagement with churches regarding the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) Regulations 2021.
Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 17 May 2023
S6W-17468
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with churches, regarding the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) Regulations 2021, since 1 January 2023.
Current status: Holding Answer by Mairi Gougeon on 16 May 2023

Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19/04/2023
S6W-17277
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent ministerial appointments, what the membership is of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on the Climate Emergency.
Current status: Awaiting answer

Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 04/05/2023
S6W-17685
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-16420 by Patrick Harvie on 27 April 2023, for what reason there is no accreditation for contractors carrying out masonry repairs in Scotland.
Current status: Answer expected on 19 May 2023

Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 04/05/2023
S6W-17710
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to public authorities to remove any asbestos from their buildings.
S6W-17711
To ask the Scottish Government whether it keeps a central register of buildings containing asbestos.
S6W-17712
To ask the Scottish Government what work it has done to consider any (a) costs and (b) benefits of establishing a central register of buildings containing asbestos.
S6W-17713
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on (a) how many and (b) what proportion of public buildings contain asbestos, broken down by sector.
S6W-17716 R
To ask the Scottish Government whether Home Energy Scotland grants and loans provide funding for removal of asbestos during retrofit.
Current status: Answers expected on 19 May 2023

Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 09/05/2023
S6W-15691
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to amending the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 to grant communities equal rights of appeals, in light of the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee (ACCC) recently accepting the admissibility of a complaint by the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland, Planning Democracy, RSPB and Friends of the Earth Scotland, reportedly stating that there is a lack of equal rights of appeal in the planning system, which is unfair and in breach of the convention.
Current status: Answer expected on 23 May 2023

Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12/05/2023
S6W-17942
To ask the Scottish Government how many of its buildings do not have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of at least band C, and whether it will list them.
Current status: Answer expected on 30 May 2023

Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12/05/2023
S6W-17952
To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates the three legislative stages of its proposed Circular Economy Bill will conclude.
Current status: Answer expected on 30 May 2023

Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12/05/2023
S6W-17955
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-16779 by Patrick Harvie on 27 April 2023, how funding to pay for household measures will be (a) coordinated and (b) delivered, and, specifically, what it anticipates will be the role of local authorities in this.
S6W-17957
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-16779 by Patrick Harvie on 27 April 2023, whether there will be a national public communications programme to ensure that the general public understand the proposed upcoming changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements, and what role Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) delivery plans will play in any such programme.
S6W-17958
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-16779 by Patrick Harvie on 27 April 2023, who will be responsible for managing the coordination of suppliers at local level, to ensure that they have the skills and quality marks required, in time for the roll-out of delivery plans, and what it anticipates will be the role of local authorities in this.
S6W-17959
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-16779 by Patrick Harvie on 27 April 2023, where there are any specific anticipated functions for local authorities to deliver elements of the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) delivery plans, such as communication, coordination, monitoring and complaints, what funding will be made available for the fulfilment of any such functions that is commensurate with the cost.
S6W-17960
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-16779 by Patrick Harvie on 27 April 2023, how additional demands on other local authority services, such as planning and building control, will be resourced, particularly in light of the reported national shortage of planners.
Current status: Answers expected on 30 May 2023

 

EVENTS

Under One Roof Scotland – Maintenance and retrofit for tenement owners with Perth & Kinross Council
Date & Time: Monday 22 May 2023; 3-5pm
Location: Civic House, 2 High Street, Perth, PH1 5PH
Come along to a free and informative event hosted by Under One Roof and Perth & Kinross Council, aimed at owner-occupiers and landlords who want to learn more about maintaining and managing their tenement flats. Topics covered will include: the basics of tenement maintenance; knowing your neighbours and how to find them; the issues with patch repairs; the importance of building insurance and tips for self-factoring your building. There will be discussion on energy efficiency and retrofit, as well as changes to government regulations affecting owner-occupiers and landlords.

RTPI Scotland – Sir Patrick Geddes Commemorative Lecture 2023
Date & Time: Thursday 25 May 2023; 12:30-1:30pm
Location: Big Marker Webinar (details on sign up)
This year’s lecture ‘The social and ecological transition, and the critical role of our homes, streets, and neighbourhoods’ will be delivered by: Imandeep Kaur, Founder and Director of Civic Square. Immy’s career has focused on building community, the role of citizens in radical systemic change, and how we create more democratic, open source social and civic infrastructure.

SURF – Taking creative approaches to regenerate communities: SURF Awards Shared Learning Workshop
Date & Time: Thursday 25 May 2023; 10am-1pm
Location: Kinning Park Complex, Glasgow
This free SURF Awards workshop event provides an opportunity to explore successful approaches towards linking creative arts and culture into regeneration initiatives. The winning and highly commended projects from the ‘Creative Regeneration’ category highlighted in the 2022 SURF Awards process will provide commentary on their experiences and transferable learning.

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland – Archaeological Research in Progress Conference 2023
Date & Time: Saturday 27 May 2023; 9am–5:30pm
Location: Hybrid format (in-person at Augustine United Church and livestreamed via Zoom)
For this year’s ARP conference, the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Archaeology Scotland are proud to present 12 talks covering exciting new research and best practice in archaeology from across Scotland. With special thanks to sponsor of the event: Forestry and Land Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, GUARD Archaeology Ltd, Association of Local Government Archaeology Officers, and the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers.

Architecture and Design Scotland – Place Forum: towards zero carbon places – making it happen
Date & Time: Wednesday 7 June 2023; 11am-1pm
Location: Online via Teams
The second Place Forum focuses on the role of retrofit and zero-carbon buildings in creating carbon conscious places in Scotland. This event brings together a variety of speakers from across the country to share their experiences of delivering projects related to retrofit and zero-carbon buildings in Scotland and examples of collaborative approaches to carbon conscious places.

SPAB – Scotland Finzean Watermills Working Party
Date & Time: Wednesday 7–Sunday 11 June 2023
Location: Finzean Watermill, Banchory AB31 6PP
The 2023 SPAB Scotland Working Party will once more be in Finzean, Aberdeenshire, and will have a carpentry theme this year; with thanks to Historic Environment Scotland for the funds to support this work. Work will be done for three full days (8, 9, 10 June) before the site closes on Sunday 11 June. There will be a celebration ceilidh on the final Saturday evening – an event not to be missed!
To book and for more information.

RTPI Central Scotland – Tour of Stirling Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme
Date & Time: Thursday 8 June 2023; 6-8pm
Location: The Burgh Coffeehouse, 4 King St, Stirling FK8 1AY
The Stirling Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme is a £3.1 million project funded by Historic Environment Scotland and Stirling Council. This guided tour, led by Alex Collins – Project Officer, will visit the two main project sites – Stirling Arcade, Kings Street/Murray Place and Cowanes House, St.Mary’s Wynd. The tour will also provide information and opportunities for discussion on a range of issues, including logistics for making a CARS bid, project assessment and funding distribution criteria, consenting processes and project implementation issues.

IHBC Annual School 2023: Swansea – Climate Change and the Historic Environment – Resilience and Performance
Date & Time: Wednesday 21 – Saturday 24 June 2023
Location: Swansea and Online
Heritage insights for everyone with a range of different school formats to appeal to anyone with an interest in heritage, culture and conservation. The school offers an opportunity to understand and interrogate new approaches to coping with climate change challenges, including: complying with standards, energy management, retrofit, fuel poverty and traditional buildings, meeting energy targets and protecting buildings. Book your place now!

Icon Scotland – Burrell Collection Conservation Tour
Date & Time: Thursday 22 June 2023; 10:45am-1pm
Location: Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G43 1AT
Glasgow’s Burrell Collection recently reopened after a major refurbishment, which opened up more gallery space, allowing access to objects which have not been seen for decades or have never been on permanent display. The conservators at Glasgow Life are partnering with the Icon Scotland group to offer a tour with a conservation focus.

 

TRAINING

Culture & Business Scotland – Business Briefing: Employment Law & HR Update
Date & Time: Tuesday 23 May 2023; 12-1pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Barry Nichol, Director and a specialist in employment law at Anderson Strathern, will provide an essential employment law and HR update in this one-hour webinar, addressing important topics such as flexible and atypical working, family-friendly rights and the Fair Work Framework.

SPAB – Repair of Old Buildings Course (RC1 23)
Date & Time: Monday 22 – Friday 26 May 2023
Location: Museum of the Home, Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA
This popular short course has been presented by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings since the 1950s. Run over five days, this course delivers an intensive programme of lectures and visits to building repair projects. Presented by leading building conservation professionals, the Repair Course considers British and international approaches to the conservation of old buildings.

Scotland’s Churches Trust – Scotland’s Closing Churches Recording Project – Training Session
Date & Time: Saturday 3 June 2023; 1-3pm
Location: Cramond Kirk, Cramond Glebe Road, Cramond EH4 6NS
Around 400 churches are expected to close by 2025 and in response, Scotland’s Churches Trust has developed, with support from Historic Environment Scotland, a quick and simple church recording methodology for volunteers to record the moveable contents of these closing public buildings before they are sold and their contents scattered. Join SCT at Cramond Kirk for a practical demonstration of the methodology and to find out how you can help with the project.

 

VACANCIES

Loco Home Retrofit – Retrofit Planner
Salary: starting at £25,000 p.a.
Status: Full-time; 37.5 hours
Location: Glasgow
Join one of Scotland’s newest and most innovative third sector organisations addressing the climate crisis. Loco Home Retrofit are looking for a buildings professional to deliver a retrofit planning service. The role involves surveying condition, heritage, fabric efficiency and heating systems, whilst employing software and professional judgement to produce recommendations and, through discussion with the households, arriving at an outline improvement plan.
To apply and for more information.

The National Trust for Scotland – Heritage Compliance Officer
Salary: £34,376-£38,027 (subject to experience)
Status: Full-time (flexible working possible)
Location: Hybrid working, available for meetings in Edinburgh
The National Trust for Scotland is looking to recruit a heritage compliance officer to help identify and manage the conservation and operations risks. This is a unique opportunity to work across all aspects of a major heritage organisation, liaising with colleagues in all disciplines.
All enquiries and applications should be addressed to: Diarmid Hearns, Head of Public Policy, Risk and Environment

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