BEFS Bulletin – New Strategy, and plenty of sector activity to explore – before a little summer Bulletin break
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BEFS NEWS
Last week saw the launch of Our Past Our Future. The transition to net zero, resilient communities and places, and the wellbeing economy are at the heart of the new five-year strategy for Scotland’s historic environment. Launched by Christina McKelvie, Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, Our Past, Our Future, was created following extensive consultation. BEFS Director helped launch the strategy in Glasgow, and noted that: “Our Past, Our Future demonstrates not only how and where the sector contributes today; but steers a course for the sector to be increasingly celebrated and valued as a contributor for the future, supporting skilled green jobs, the just transition to net zero, and with resilient places underpinning public wellbeing.” BEFS looks forward to working with the sector on strategy delivery over the next five years. Discover more here. This strategy will have a dedicated staffing resource. HES is now recruiting for a team to deliver the new national strategy. More details and to apply online.
BEFS are delighted to be able to share a project worked on in partnership with National Trust for Scotland – this Portfolio Review (scroll down the page to the appropriate section) and Built Estate Analysis set out to understand more about the complex and diverse NTS estate examining many aspects of building type and use. The learning from this work has also helped to inform the Sustainable Investment Tool, which will be launched this summer helping to support understanding, visualisation, and decision making across a range of sector related values.
When it comes to understanding more about the sector there are several surveys out that we’d like to bring readers’ attention to:
First, we know that the sector is facing increasing challenges in regard to accessing skills provision and as an employer or organisation in the heritage sector, HES want your views on the skills and workforce challenges your organisation is facing, and the solutions your organisation needs. This survey, closing on 14 August, is part of the work for refreshing the Skills Investment Plan (SIP). BEFS will be supporting one strand of the facilitation in the Autumn.
Towards a National Collection has commissioned an evaluation of the programme, inviting views from employees, volunteers, or students in the UK’s Galleries Libraries Archives and Museums and wider heritage (GLAM) sectors. This work will help shape the future of UK collections infrastructure and its future funding.
Visit Scotland are also inviting feedback via a consultation, to help shape the options for the next Themed Year. It aims to test potential engagement with a theme that has gained support in initial discussions, whilst allowing room for alternative theme options to surface.
SPICe spotlights are always helpful, and this one looks at the longer-term trends of public funding of culture by national and local government in the context of current cost pressures. The financial position of creative, heritage and arts sectors remains difficult due to a number of factors: increasing costs, a sometimes slow recovery of audiences following the pandemic, and longer-term funding pressures.
Dr Mary Macleod Rivett gives us a call to action, with a reminder (ahead of an impending Agriculture Bill) of the need to ensure that stewards of our land and historic environment are equally supported, emphasising the inextricable link between heritage and agriculture. Advocacy activity, led by CIfA – and supported by the Landscape Institute, BEFS, Archaeology Scotland, NTS, and ALGAO is also ongoing.
Please also note that the National Church Awards are now open for nominations. With the future of many churches uncertain and under threat, there has never been a more important time to celebrate churches across the UK and their importance to communities. Nominations will close on 23 July 2023.
This latest Bulletin has an abundance of publications, consultations, news and more; with a plethora of parliamentary questions and publications – nothing like the start of summer recess to ensure many documents are released!
However, as school is out, the BEFS team are also taking a short break from the Bulletin later this month. We will return, reinvigorated, with another bumper edition at the start of August.
Keep your eyes open for any special Bulletin releases over the summer, and – as the end of June 2023 marked 20 years since BEFS Bulletin #1 – we hope to be able to share news of plans for our 20th year soon too.
CONSULTATIONS
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.
Closes 4 August 2023
Historic environment employers skills survey
HES
The sector is facing increasing challenges in regards to accessing skills provision and as an employer or organisation in the heritage sector, HES want your views on the skills and workforce challenges your organisation is facing, and the solutions your organisation needs.
Closes 14 August 2023
Budget Scrutiny 2024-25: Funding for Culture – call for views
Scottish Parliament – Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee
These views help the Committee to make recommendations to the Scottish Government ahead of its Budget for 2024-25.
*NEW* Closes 18 August 2023
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill – call for views
Scottish Parliament
The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee is seeking views on the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill.
*NEW* Closes 20 August 2023
Review of Permitted Development Rights – Phase 3
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is carrying out a review of permitted development rights (PDR) as part of a wider planning reform programme. The PDR review is being taken forward in phases, with each phase focussing on specific development types. Phase 3 of the review considers PDR in relation to renewables equipment, thermal efficiency improvements, development by electricity undertakers, reverse vending machines and the temporary use of land for shooting ranges.
Closes 23 August 2023
Visitor Levy Bill – call for views
Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Government has proposed a new law which would allow local authorities to introduce an additional charge when someone pays for overnight accommodation. MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee are examining the details.
*NEW* Closes 1 September 2023
Effective Community Engagement in Local Development Planning Guidance
Scottish Government
This consultation concerns guidance on effective community engagement in the local development planning process, inviting views from planning authorities and communities on the clarity and helpfulness of the guidance in informing people when engagement will be most effective.
Closes 13 September 2023
Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland’s homes
Scottish Government
This consultation sets out proposed updates to Part 1 of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide and to building standards and guidance.
*NEW* Closes 19 October 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSES
Analysis of the survey results on the Heritage Fund’s new strategy (NLHF 20/06/2023)
Agriculture Bill: consultation analysis (Scot Gov 22/06/2023)
Heat networks – thermal energy target 2035: consultation analysis (Scot Gov 03/07/2023)
PETITIONS
Scottish Government submission: PE1957/G: Home Reports – make surveyors more
accountable (Scot Parl 16/06/2023)
Scottish Government submission: PE2006/A: Review and simplify the legislation in relation to dismissal of property factors (Scot Parl 23/03/2023)
Under One Roof submission: PE2006/E: Review and simplify the legislation in relation to dismissal of property factors (Scot Parl 22/06/2023)
PUBLICATIONS
Year of Stories 2022 – Evaluation Report (Visit Scotland May 2023)
Discover the impact of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, with key insights, results and learnings.
Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings: Assessing the Thermal and Hygrothermal Performance of Two Refurbished Dwellings (Historic England 26/05/2023)
For Churches – Our New Strategy (National Churches Trust 31/05/2023)
Your Church, Your Community: Guidance for communities exploring future uses for church buildings (Historic Churches Scotland; Heritage Trust Network; The Development Trust Association June 2023)
A National Metrics Library for the Built Environment: Strategy for Implementation (Scottish Futures Trust June 2023)
Architype climate action roadmap Q1 2023 (Architype 14/06/2023)
Portfolio Review – and related documents (National Trust for Scotland 15/06/2023)
BEFS in partnership with National Trust for Scotland produced the Portfolio Review (scroll down to read appropriate section) and Built Estate Analysis. These set out to understand more about the complex and diverse NTS estate, examining many aspects of building type and use.
Traditional Thatching Materials: Issues Affecting a Sustainable Future (Historic England 19/06/2023)
Places, Land and Community Wealth Building in Scotland: An Overview (SURF 21/06/2023)
Progress in reducing emissions 2023 Report to Parliament (Climate Change Committee 28/06/2023)
SCOTTISH & UK: GOVERNMENTAL & PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS
Trends in Funding for Culture (SPICe 12/06/2023)
Community right to buy (Scot Gov 13/06/2023)
Company Limited by Guarantee: model template and guidance
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation: model template and guidance
Crofting – Company Limited by Guarantee (CLBG): model template
European Regional Development Fund: annual implementation report 2021 (Scot Gov 13/06/2023)
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment (Scot Gov 14/06/2023)
Correspondence between the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland and the Economy and Fair Work Committee, providing follow-up evidence (Scot Parl 15/06/2023)
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs & Culture Committee Meeting, Session 6, National Outcomes (Scot Parl?15/06/2023)
Scottish Natural Capital Accounts: 2023 (Scot Gov 15/06/2023)
New roadmap to ensure Scotland’s people reap the benefits of rising land values and land use change (Scottish Land Commission 16/06/2023)
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting, Session 6, Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill (Scot Parl 20/06/2023)
Review of the National Outcomes 2023 – Back to the future? (SPICe 20/06/2023)
Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) annual progress report 2022 recommendations (Scot Gov 20/06/2023)
Tolerable standard guidance: satisfactory fire and carbon monoxide detection (Scot Gov 20/06/2023)
Just transition for the built environment and construction sector: a discussion paper (Scot Gov 20/06/2023)
National Strategy for Economic Transformation: annual progress report June 2023 (Scot Gov 21/06/2023)
First annual progress report on the delivery of the 10 year National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET).
Community Councils at 50 – the forgotten front-line of democracy? (SPICe 21/06/2023)
Whole House Retrofit and Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Demonstrator: joint process evaluation (UK Gov 21/06/2023)
Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2022 (National Records of Scotland 22/06/2023)
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. Community Planning: Post-legislative scrutiny of Part 2 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (Scot Parl 22/06/2023)
Correspondence between the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and Paul McLennan on short-term lets (Scot Parl 23/06/2023)
Building standards fee income and re-investment in service delivery: review (Scot Gov 26/06/2023)
Chief Planner and Planning Minister letter: summer 2023 update (Scot Gov 26/06/2023)
Correspondence between Mairi Gougeon and the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee with an update on the forthcoming Agriculture Bill (Scot Parl 26/06/2023)
Regeneration Capital Grant Fund – stage one 2024 to 2025: application form (Scot Gov 26/06/2023)
Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA): annual review 2022 to 2023 (Scot Gov 27/06/2023)
Statement on call-in of planning applications by Scottish Ministers (Scot Gov 28/06/2023)
Under Section 46A(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, Scottish Ministers have laid a statement on call-in of Planning Applications in the Scottish Parliament.
Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill – Passed (Scot Parl 28/06/2023)
This Bill makes changes to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
DCMS Report on the impact of conservation, repair and maintenance on culture and heritage capital assets (UK Gov 28/06/2023)
Combining valuation methodologies and heritage science to measure the welfare impact of ongoing conservation, protection, repair and maintenance of culture and heritage capital (CHC) assets
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs & Culture Committee Meeting, Session 6, Culture in Communities (Scot Parl?29/06/2023)
Mental health and wellbeing strategy (Scot Gov 29/06/2023)
Strategy laying out our approach to improving mental health for everyone in Scotland.
Correspondence between the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and Paul McLennan on damp and mould in housing (Scot Parl 29/06/2023)
Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme (VDLIP): application form (Scot Gov 30/06/2023)
Short term lets – licensing scheme part 1: guidance for hosts and operators
Short term lets – licensing scheme part 2: supplementary guidance for licensing authorities, letting agencies and platforms (Scot Gov 30/06/2023)
New Deal with Local Government – Verity House Agreement (Scot Gov 30/06/2023)
COSLA and the Scottish Government have agreed a new Partnership Agreement setting out a vision for a more collaborative approach to delivering shared priorities for the people of Scotland.
Scotland’s Heat Network Fund: application guidance (Scot Gov 03/07/2023)
Community Ownership Fund: successful bidders (UK Gov 03/07/2023)
Nine Scottish projects have been awarded over £2m in funding, including £300,000 for the refurbishment of Laxdale Hall, £300,000 for the John O’ Groats Mill Trust and £250,000 for North Edinburgh Arts to create a state-of-the-art hub.
How is Scotland Performing? (SPICe 03/07/2023)
Government response to UNESCO World Heritage Sites – UK Tentative List Review (UK Gov 04/07/2023)
National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023 (Scot Gov 05/07/2023)
NEWS RELEASES
Museums Galleries Scotland’s journey to becoming a Carbon Literate organisation in 2022 (MGS 31/05/2023)
Future Scottish Agriculture support framework: Agriculture Bill (CIfA June 2023)
CIfA is working to lobby Scottish Government ahead of the publication of its draft Agriculture Bill later this summer and invites support for their views.
NPF4 wins award for planning to address climate change (Planning Awards 08/06/2023)
National Planning Framework 4 won the Planning to Address Climate Change award
The National Retrofit Hub appoints new Co-Directors (National Retrofit Hub 14/06/2023)
Warmworks wins Scottish Government national fuel poverty programme bid (Warmworks 16/06/2023)
RICS announces appointment of new CEO, Justin Young (RICS 19/06/2023)
The Council of the EU reaches agreement on the nature restoration law (European Council 20/06/2023)
Number of households continues to increase (National Records of Scotland 22/06/2023)
The number of households continues to increase in Scotland. In 2022 there were 2.55 million households, 15% more than 20 years ago.
Make Your Mark awarded a £142k grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to make heritage volunteering accessible to all (Heritage Trust Network 22/06/2023)
Three Scottish buildings among 2023 RIBA National Awards winners (SCN 23/06/2023)
Smoothing the building-standards process (Glasgow Caledonian University 28/06/2023)
Academics at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) have secured funding to explore how to best digitise Scotland’s building standards system.
Tantallon and Dirleton castles reopen as access is increased at East Lothian heritage sites (HES 30/06/2023)
Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and the RIAS (RIAS 30/06/2023)
OSCR has concluded an inquiry into the RIAS, and has also engaged with the RIAS in connection with its work on reviewing and updating its governance
Scotland Digs 2023 has launched a packed schedule of fieldwork events to celebrate world-class archaeology whilst highlighting budget-friendly activities for the public. The campaign co-ordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and AOC Archaeology, will assemble updates on their fieldwork events for the public via an online hub from 21 June to 22 September. For more information visit the Scotland Digs 2023 webpages
OPINION & COMMENT
A new method of accurately assessing stone and brick masonry structures could help preserve historic stone buildings and bridges (New Civil Engineer 24/05/2023)
Mapping with Intent: Feminist city planning. Who are our cities built for? And how does this impact our daily lives? (The Skinny 15/06/2023)
One writer explores Scottish cities’ recent move towards feminist urban planning and unpacks what this should look like – in policy and in public
UNESCO may be flawed, but we are better in than out (The Times 16/06/2023)
We must ensure stewards of our land and historic environment are supported (Holyrood Magazine 23/06/2023)
Over two thirds of firms in Scotland struggling with skills shortages (STV 30/06/2023)
Inclusive Planning for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople (PAS 04/07/2023)
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS & 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”.
Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 07/06/2023
S6W-18838
To ask the Scottish Government what investigations Historic Environment Scotland has undertaken to determine whether any of the buildings that it manages were fitted with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, and what the cost was of conducting any necessary repairs, broken down by building.
Current status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 13 June 2023
Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 02/06/2023
S6W-18610
To ask the Scottish Government how much money it has received through the Barnett formula as a result of the Apprenticeship Levy in the last full academic year.
S6W-18611
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on the Flexible Workforce Development Fund in the last academic year, including in relation to any projects designed to support apprenticeships.
Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 15 June 2023
Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 05/06/2023
S6W-18663
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how many damp surveys have been undertaken by local authorities in each year since 2019.
S6W-18664
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how much has been spent on maintenance of social housing in each year since 1999, broken down by local authority area.
Current status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 16 June 2023
S6W-18669
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review any of the statutory duties placed on local authorities by the Scottish Ministers.
Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 14 June 2023
S6W-18670
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any costs associated with local authorities reporting on statutory duties placed on them by the Scottish Ministers.
Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 16 June 2023
Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 02/06/2023
S6W-18614
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-17942 by Shona Robison on 30 May 2023, whether the 17 buildings on the Scottish Government Core Estate will meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of at least band C by 2028, as will be required by all properties actively rented in the private sector, and, if not, what its position is on whether it is fair to impose energy standards on the private rented sector that the Scottish Government will not meet in its own buildings.
Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 16 June 2023
Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 08/06/2023
S6W-18857
To ask the Scottish Government when the employability and individual training account budgets will be confirmed and announced.
Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 16 June 2023
Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12/06/2023
S6W-19058
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in implementing its conclusions in Priority Area 7 of the Report of the City Centre Recovery Task Force 2021-22.
Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 16 June 2023
Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 05/06/2023
S6W-18672
To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills has received the final report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment.
Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 June 2023
Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 06/06/2023
S6W-17025
To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated through the (a) Scottish Empty Homes Partnership and (b) Empty Homes Loan Fund in each year since it was launched, broken down by local authority.
Current status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 20 June 2023
Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 09/06/2023
S6W-18918
To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Ministers will make regulations to give effect to Part 7 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.
Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 20 June 2023
Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 09/06/2023
S6W-18942
To ask the Scottish Government when the Green Heat Finance Taskforce (a) last met and (b) will next meet.
Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 20 June 2023
Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13/06/2023
S6W-19095
To ask the Scottish Government how many cultural venues have been taken into community ownership in each of the last five years.
S6W-19096
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides for community-run cultural venues and assets.
Current status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 20 June 2023
Jamie Stone, Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, Liberal Democrats
Date: 20/06/2023
Westminster Debate on Heritage Sites – Sustainability
Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 07/06/2023
S6W-18843
To ask the Scottish Government what investigations National Records of Scotland has undertaken to determine whether any of the buildings that it manages were fitted with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, and what the cost was of conducting any necessary repairs, broken down by building.
Current status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 21 June 2023
Tess White, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12/06/2023
S6W-19060
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the Report of the Review Panel on Building Standards Compliance and Enforcement, which was published in June 2018.
Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 21 June 2023
Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 14/06/2023
S6O-02398
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce compulsory sales orders through its proposed Land Reform Bill, in light of its plans to address the need for effective, efficient and fair land assembly powers for public bodies, as referred to in the Bute House Agreement.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 June 2023
Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12/06/2023
S6W-19023
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-18306 by Patrick Harvie on 7 June 2023, whether it (a) has provided and (b) plans to provide financial support to local authorities to undertake inspections of buildings for reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 22 June 2023
Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 16/06/2023
S6W-19192
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out an Island Communities Impact Assessment in relation to the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill, and, if not, whether it plans to do so.
Current status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 23 June 2023
Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12/06/2023
S6W-19021
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-18315 by Shona Robison on 7 June 2023, when it anticipates that inspection surveys will (a) begin and (b) finish.
S6W-19022
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-18315 by Shona Robison on 7 June 2023, by what date its appointed specialist will have developed the scope for inspection surveys.
Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 26 June 2023
Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12/06/2023
S6W-19031
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the Energy Performance Certificate ratings of buildings that are part of the Scottish Government estate.
Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 26 June 2023
Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13/06/2023
S6W-19103
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-18309 by Angela Constance on 9 June 2023, when it anticipates a decision on the long-term solutions for buildings will be taken.
Current status: Answered by Angela Constance on 27 June 2023
Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 14/06/2023
S6W-19110
To ask the Scottish Government how many empty homes have been brought back into use in each year since 1999, broken down by local authority area.
Current status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 28 June 2023
Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15/06/2023
S6W-19194
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish local authority analysis for the 2021 Scottish House Condition Survey.
Current status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 28 June 2023
Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 09/06/2023
S6W-18914
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-14236 by Lorna Slater on 2 February 2023, whether the study to map the net zero gap skills on Scottish islands, as referred to on page 12 of the Carbon Neutral Islands Project Progress Report, has progressed beyond its “early stages” and the “initial meetings” that “were held in December 2022”; if so, whether it will provide a detailed report on progress, and, if not, for what reason it has not progressed, and when it is expected to do so.
Current status: Answered by Lorna Slater on 29 June 2023
Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 16/06/2023
S6W-19075
To ask the Scottish Government what investigations the public corporations have undertaken to determine whether any of the buildings that they manage were fitted with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, and what the cost was of conducting any necessary repairs, broken down by building.
S6W-19077
To ask the Scottish Government what investigations non-departmental public bodies have undertaken to determine whether any of the buildings that they manage were fitted with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, and what the cost was of conducting any necessary repairs, broken down by building.
Current status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 29 June 2023
Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15/06/2023
S6W-19106
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Lord Braid’s opinion on the judicial review of the City of Edinburgh Council’s short-term lets licensing policy, whether it plans to (a) repeal the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022 and Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) (Amendment) Order 2023 and (b) instruct local authorities to reimburse any short-term let operators that have applied for a licence, whether it was granted or not.
Current status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 29 June 2023
Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 15/06/2023
S6W-19153
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent ruling on the judicial review of the City of Edinburgh Council’s short-term lets licensing scheme, whether it is considering a review of short-term lets legislation, and what the reasons are for its position on this matter.
Current status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 29 June 2023
Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15/06/2023
S6W-19195
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the analysis of the consultation on the New Build Heat Standard, which states that legislation will be prepared in spring 2023, when it plans to publish further information on the New Build Heat Standard.
Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 29 June 2023
Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23/06/2023
S6W-19435
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been raised from Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) in each year since its introduction, broken down by local authority area.
Current status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 29 June 2023
Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 16/06/2023
S6W-19076
To ask the Scottish Government what investigations Transport Scotland has undertaken to determine whether any of the buildings that it manages were fitted with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, and what the cost was of conducting any necessary repairs, broken down by building.
Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 June 2023
Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20/06/2023
S6W-19287
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-19058 by Neil Gray on 16 June 2023, how much in total has been allocated to the Scottish Cities Alliance to carry out the work specified as necessary in the Report of the City Centre Recovery Task Force 2021-22.
Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 30 June 2023
Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29/06/2023
S6W-19590
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on proposals for Investment Zones in Scotland.
Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Neil Gray on 30 June 2023
Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16/06/2023
S6W-19241
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to increase funding for skills related to retrofitting, in light of its announced policy to ban gas boilers in all new building developments, and, if so, whether it can provide details.
Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 3 July 2023
Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23/06/2023
S6W-19441
To ask the Scottish Government when it will update the Parliament on the potential introduction of a new National Outcome for housing.
Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 July 2023
Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20/06/2023
S6W-19298 R
To ask the Scottish Government what surveys it conducts that are comparable to the English Private Landlord Survey.
Current status: Answer expected on 18 July 2023
Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 21/06/2023
S6W-19309 R
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the timetable for the Housing Bill is, in light of reports that it has been delayed until spring 2024.
Current status: Answer expected on 19 July 2023
Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22/06/2023
S6W-19366
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-18926 by Michael Matheson on 20 June 2023, (a) how many and (b) which properties that the desktop review has assessed need to be investigated.
Current status: Answer expected on 20 July 2023
Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22/06/2023
S6W-19379
To ask the Scottish Government whether hotels are exempt from the Building Scotland (Amendment) Regulations 2022 regarding fire safety and cladding.
Current status: Answer expected on 20 July 2023
Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28/06/2023
S6W-19506
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is the case that the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme does not fund ceiling insulation in flats, and, if so, what the reason is for this.
Current status: Answer expected on 26 July 2023
Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 29/06/2023
S6W-19525
To ask the Scottish Government, following the publication of Lord Braid’s opinion on the judicial review of the City of Edinburgh Council’s short-term lets licensing policy, what discussions it has had with (a) COSLA and (b) local authorities regarding the possible implications for other short-term let licensing schemes in Scotland.
Current status: Answer expected on 27 July 2023
Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 29/06/2023
S6W-19538
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the decision to close the SME Loan Scheme for new solar PV applications, (a) when and (b) on what basis the decision was taken; on what date the decision came into effect, and whether the decision is permanent.
S6W-19540
To ask the Scottish Government what the average waiting time has been for processing SME Loan Scheme applications, broken down by application type in (a) 2022 and (b) 2023.
Current status: Answer expected on 27 July 2023
Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 30/06/2023
S6W-19581
To ask the Scottish Government whether it considered exempting hydrogen-ready boilers from its proposed ban on gas boilers in new build properties.
S6W-19582
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has completed an assessment of how many homes in Scotland will be able to run a heat pump and use two electric car chargers simultaneously.
S6W-19583
To ask the Scottish Government what impact taking a so-called “heat pump first” approach will have on grid capacity and supply.
Current status: Answer expected on 28 July 2023
Richard Leonard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30/06/2023
S6W-19606
To ask the Scottish Government whether it approved the decision to change the funding criteria so that applications for solar PV and/or energy storage systems would no longer be considered unless they were part of a package together with a heat pump or high heat retention storage heaters, through the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan and Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan schemes.
S6W-19607
To ask the Scottish Government what the basis was for the decision for applications to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan and Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan schemes for solar PV and/or energy storage systems to be ineligible unless the applicant is also applying for this as part of a package together with a heat pump or high heat retention storage heaters, from 27 June 2023.
S6W-19608
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made an assessment of the number of properties that will no longer be eligible for support through the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan and Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan schemes for solar PV and/or energy storage systems because they are unable to have a heat pump or high heat retention storage heaters.
S6W-19609
To ask the Scottish Government how many properties have received support from the (a) Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan and (b) Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan scheme for solar PV and/or energy storage systems where the household did not claim any qualifying benefits, since the scheme was created.
S6W-19610
To ask the Scottish Government how many applications have been made to the (a) Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan and (b) Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan scheme for solar PV and/or energy storage systems, since the scheme was created, and how many applications have been successful.
S6W-19611
To ask the Scottish Government how many applications have been made to the (a) Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan and (b) Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan scheme for a heat pump or high heat retention storage heaters, since the scheme was created, and how many applications have been successful.
Current status: Answer expected on 28 July 2023
Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 03/07/2023
S6W-19647
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what consideration it has given to introducing compulsory sale orders for vacant properties.
Current status: Answer expected on 31 July 2023
Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 03/07/2023
S6W-19673
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will establish a register of public sector buildings that have been found to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
S6W-19676
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in (a) public sector buildings and (b) privately owned buildings in Scotland.
S6W-19679
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in private sector buildings, including those that were initially built for the public sector, and how it will raise awareness of any problems related to its presence.
Current status: Answer expected on 31 July 2023
Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 03/07/2023
S6W-19716
To ask the Scottish Government whether it can confirm the total amount that Historic Environment Scotland has spent on advertising its sites, in each year since it was founded in 2015.
S6W-19717
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the advertising spend that Historic Environment Scotland allocates to promote each of its sites.
S6W-19718
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has held any discussions with Historic Environment Scotland regarding any permanent closures of sites that it manages, and, if so, which sites were earmarked for closure.
S6W-19720 R
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with National Museums Scotland since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
S6W-19722
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with National Records of Scotland since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
S6W-19733
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
S6W-19768
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on whether Historic Environment Scotland awarded any performance payments to staff at executive level since 2015, broken down by year.
Current status: Answers expected on 31 July 2023
Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 04/07/2023
S6W-19756
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it is actively promoting Historic Environment Scotland’s work on climate change, and, if so, whether it can provide examples of this.
S6W-19762
To ask the Scottish Government in what ways its National Partnership for Culture has influenced government policy since its establishment, and whether it can provide details and examples of any such influence.
Current status: Answer expected on 1 August 2023
Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 04/07/2023
S6W-19774
To ask the Scottish Government how many households have received Home Energy Scotland funding to install solar PV and/or energy storage systems only, rather than as part of a wider retrofitting package, in each of the last five years, also broken down by local authority area.
S6W-19775
To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been distributed to installation projects involving solar PV and/or energy storage systems only, rather than as part of a wider retrofitting package, in each of the last five years, also broken down by local authority area.
Current status: Answer expected on 1 August 2023
Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 04/07/2023
S6W-19777
To ask the Scottish Government when ministers last met universities and colleges to discuss the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in buildings and action to (a) manage and (b) remove it.
Current status: Answer expected on 1 August 2023
Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 04/07/2023
S6W-19781
To ask the Scottish Government what urgent action it is taking to address any green skills shortages, in light of reported concerns that not doing so will undermine Scotland’s and the UK’s progress towards a green economy.
S6W-19782
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government in the last year regarding the UK’s progress towards achieving the 2030 gas emissions targets.
S6W-19784
To ask the Scottish Government how many public–private partnerships are in place to develop and deliver district heat networks across Scotland.
S6W-19785
To ask the Scottish Government how much of the £300 million provided for Scotland’s Heat Network Fund, which opened in February 2022, has been allocated to projects.
Current status: Answer expected on 1 August 2023
MOTIONS
Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
Date lodged: 13/06/2023
S6M-09190
That the Parliament believes that Scotland’s world-class heritage sector and its workforce have long been undervalued, and are now in jeopardy due to the cost of living crisis; considers that Scotland’s heritage sites, including those in the Lothian region, are well-loved by international visitors and locals alike; believes that Scotland must celebrate and champion its unique cultures; understands that the new generation of potential conservationists, archaeologists, curators and other specialists are also experiencing hardship, and that new trainees cannot even afford their rents; notes the view that better pay will mean that Scotland’s young people can aspire to have secure, long-term employment in the heritage sector, and further notes the calls for the Scottish Government to recognise the contribution that Scotland’s heritage workforce makes to local communities, the nations of the UK and the world.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Mercedes Villalba
Current status: Achieved cross-party support
Ben Macpherson, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party.
Date lodged: 13/06/2023
S6M-09431
That the Parliament congratulates Scotland’s Regeneration Forum on the launch of the SURF Awards 2023; notes that 2023 marks the 25th Anniversary of the SURF Awards programme, reportedly described by one past winner as “the Oscars of Regeneration”, with 1,069 entries submitted since 2005; notes what it sees as the importance of the awards in spotlighting and celebrating best practice examples of community regeneration projects across Scotland; commends all past nominees and winners for what it sees as the exceptional work that they do to empower, enrich and affect positive change for individuals and communities, despite the recent challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and cost of living crisis; recognises the breadth of regeneration initiatives undertaken by organisations and community volunteers to address social and economic problems, from providing employment and training opportunities for people of all ages, to supporting wellbeing via arts, culture and creative activities; notes that the five award categories in 2023 reflect regeneration activity at all levels, and are Community Led Regeneration, Creative Regeneration, Housing and Regeneration, Improving Scotland’s Places and Removing Barriers to Employability; understands that applications must be submitted by 5.00 pm on 4 September 2023; believes that there are many examples of best practice, community-led regeneration initiatives in Edinburgh Northern and Leith, and encourages them, and others based across Scotland, to enter the SURF Awards 2023.
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Emma Harper, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Brian Whittle
EVENTS
For further listings, please see our events calendar.
Dig It! – Scotland Digs 2023 has launched a packed schedule of fieldwork events to celebrate world-class archaeology whilst highlighting budget-friendly activities for the public. For more information visit Scotland Digs 2023
Heritage Trust Network – Exploring Opportunities: Churches and Tourism
Date & Time: Thursday 6 July 2023; 7-8:30pm
Location: Online
Heritage Trust Network and Historic Churches Scotland have partnered with SCOTO to host the fifth event in their church series. Aimed at any group contemplating the future of their church building, this event will focus on how church buildings can play a part in your local tourism offering.
RICS WBEF – Heat resilience in urban environments: Making cities cooler
Date & Time: Wednesday 12 July 2023; 4-5pm
Location: Online
With the impact of climate change becoming more pronounced and the frequency of extreme heat events increasing, cities must find ways to mitigate prolonged periods of soaring summer temperatures. This webinar looks at the possible solutions from incorporating more green infrastructure and other passive options to active technologies, and how a multi-disciplinary approach by built environment professionals can make cities cooler.
The Royal Society of Edinburgh – What World Heritage Sites can do for you
Date & Time: Tuesday 18 July 2023; 12:30-1:30pm
Location: Online
As part of the “RSE investigates… conservation” series, Professor David Breeze will talk about conservation efforts and the Antonine Wall. In 2008, the Antonine Wall, a fortification built by the Romans and situated, between the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of Forth became a World Heritage Site. The recognition of the Antonine Wall was in the framework of a project to make all the frontiers of the Roman Empire a World Heritage Site. This lecture will review the genesis of the project and the work undertaken to help move the international community to the ultimate target as well as looking forward to future activities and challenges.
Heritage Trust Network – Heritage Makes Glasgow!
Date & Time: Monday 21 August 2023; 9:30am-4:00pm
Location: Glasgow West Boathouse, Glasgow Green, Glasgow G1 5QA
Heritage Trust Network (HTN) and Glasgow Building Preservation Trust are joining forces to deliver the 2023 in-person event for the HTN Scotland branch. Presentations will be centred around regeneration activity in Glasgow, with top-tips for attendees to take away to their own projects. This event is open to any heritage professional or community group involved in regenerating historic buildings and places.
Scottish Civic Trust – My Place Marketplaces
Date & Time: Wednesday 23 & 30 August 2023 (various slots)
Location: Online
Is your local heritage or civic group looking to engage a wider range of people in your activities? Due to popular demand, Scottish Civic Trust have organised additional My Place Marketplaces to support local heritage and civic groups with outreach and marketing. Groups can book one of the online slots where staff will be on hand to talk all things community engagement and promotion. Book now!
TRAINING
Scottish Lime Centre Trust – Lime Pointing
Date & Time: Friday 4 August 2023; 9:30am-4:30pm
Location: Merryhill Training Centre, Charlestown, Dunfermline KY11 3DR
Would you like to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures? This practical ‘hands on’ training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
VACANCIES
Fife Employment Access Trust – Project Director for Silverburn Flax Mill Renovation
Budgeted Fee: Costs not to exceed £120,000
Status: Fixed term – from appointment in 2023 up to November 2026
Location: Leven, Fife
Fife Employment Access Trust are seeking an experienced Project Director within the built environment sector to lead the Silverburn Flax Mill Renovation Project, creating a Visitor Centre and Community Hub. The role involves leading the Project to deliver exemplar conservation and refurbishment that respects and preserves the original design intent, while maximising access and benefit for all. The Project Director will manage the project from initial construction works to project close in accordance with recognised Project Management processes, producing, circulating and maintaining all project controls and documentation with particular emphasis on governance, managing risk, quality, cost, programme and change. In addition, they will lead on the delivery of the overall Project Brief in consultation with internal teams and stakeholder groups.
Follow this link for more information and details on how to apply.
Closing date: Midday on Monday 10 July 2023
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland – Publications Officer
Salary: £23,832.79 to £26,193.43 p/a (pro rata)
Status: full-time; temporary – 7 months from September 2023
Location: Edinburgh; potential for hybrid arrangement
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of a career in academic publishing. The ideal candidate will be familiar with standard academic publishing processes including peer review and open access and will have experience of working with researchers. They will be able to manage and prioritise a varied workload, with an eye for detail and design, and be willing to learn new systems quickly.
For more information, please see the detailed Job Description
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 11 July 2023
Historic Environment Scotland – National Strategy Vacancies
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is recruiting for a new team, tasked with rolling out the new national strategy for Scotland’s historic environment, Our Past, Our Future.
All roles will be located in Edinburgh and the Lothians and are full-time (37hrs p/w) on a fixed 3-year term.
National Strategy Programme Manager
Salary: £43,960 – £49,953
An experienced and confident programme manager is required to lead the implementation of the new national strategy. Leading a small team to promote the strategy, identify and establish the structures needed to deliver it, manage strategy delivery, and monitor and report on activity, the successful candidate will have excellent planning, communication and influencing skills and will engage effectively with partners and key stakeholders across Scotland.
National Strategy Coordinator
Salary: £28,541 – £34,702
An experienced, confident and enthusiastic individual is being sought to support the Programme Manager with the roll out of the new national strategy. The role involves providing assistance to promote the strategy, identify and establish the structures needed to deliver the strategy, coordinate delivery, and monitor and report on activity. Candidates should have excellent planning, communication and facilitation skills to engage with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders across Scotland.
National Strategy Data Analyst
Salary: £36,418 – £41,866
An experienced and confident data analyst, reporting to the National Strategy Programme Manager, is being sought. The role involves responsibility for providing the data, intelligence and insights needed to support the new strategy’s implementation, delivery and performance reporting, whilst collaborating with colleagues across the organisation and with external partner organisations and networks.
Closing date for applications for all roles: Midday on Wednesday 12 July 2023
Fife Council – Built Heritage Officer
Salary: FC7 £29,245.89 – £36,547.97 (Graduate Built Heritage Officer)/ FC8 £36,547.97 – £40,245.94 (Built Heritage Officer) per year pro rata
Status: Full-time, permanent
Location: Fife House, Glenrothes, Fife
Fife Council has a vacancy for a Graduate Built Heritage Officer/Built Heritage Officer. Whether you have recently graduated or are looking to develop your career in planning and caring for the historic environment, Fife has a lot to offer. Providing specialist advice on the historic environment and built heritage in relation to applications for planning permission, conservation area consent, and listed building consent, the post also involves contributing to the development and delivery of the built heritage component of policies and programmes, including Fife’s development plan and the Fife Historic Environment Strategy in addressing the key issues of social, and economic equality and climate change action. For more information, please see the detailed Job Description or contact Dominick Mennie
Closing date: Monday 17 July 2023
Fife Historic Buildings Trust – Finance Officer
Salary: £30,000; full time or job share (pro rata)
Status: Permanent
Location: Kinghorn Town Hall, Fife/Potential for hybrid
Fife Historic Buildings Trust are recruiting for a charity finance professional to co-ordinate the financial activities of FHBT. Sound financial control underpins all the great work they do, and this is an opportunity to bring your experience to join a welcoming and high achieving team, and play your part in their work for people and historic places in Fife. See the detailed job description for more information and how to apply. Potential applicants are welcome to contact Lorraine Bell, FHBT Manager for an informal discussion.
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 31 July 2023
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.