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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 10h

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 2d

[email protected] looking for case studies demonstrating how the #heritage sector is helping to create vibrant, creative, thriving, and sustainable places for people to live, work, and enjoy - if you can help, please contact Neil Andrews [email protected] by 17 October

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 7d

ICYMI @histenvforum.bsky.social recently published the Historic Environment Overview 2024-25, celebrating the impact of England’s heritage sector in the last financial year. Produced with support from Historic England. Read online: historicengland.org.uk/research/her...
#Heritage #Resilience

Cover image of the report, text reads ‘Historic Environment Overview 2024-25, A report by the Historic Environment Overview’.

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 9d

ICYMI Heritage Counts Indicator Datasets have been updated by Historic England, showing the scale and scope of heritage in England and the key trends impacting heritage. The updated articles are available via the Indicator Data section of HE's website:

Indicator Data: Insights into the historic environment sector | Heritage Counts | Historic England

Each year, Heritage Counts collates datasets about a range of indicators that provide useful insights into the state of the historic environment.

historicengland.org.uk

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 14d

📣 In June HEF launched the new Heritage Sector Resilience Plan 2025-35 (HSRP2), providing a clear roadmap for collaborative working to deliver a robust & resilient heritage sector. Find out more & read the plan online: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/hef-activiti... #HeritageResiliencePlan

Screenshot of cover of Heritage Sector Resilience Plan 2025-35

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 16d

ICYMI Results of UK #Heritage Pulse survey "The Big Think: Sector-wide collaboration and relevance": heritagepulse.insights-alliance.com/updates/the-... #Resilience

The Big Think: Sector-wide collaboration and relevance - UK Heritage Pulse

This month we concluded The Big Think - a sector-wide conversation shaped around three critical questions. We asked respondents: How do we work together, across the sector and with our communities,…

heritagepulse.insights-alliance.com

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 21d

📢 We want to hear from you! The Heritage Alliance is seeking input for a report on heritage and placemaking. 📅 Complete the survey and submit your case studies by Friday 17 October! forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 28d

Free tickets still available for #HeritageDebate2025 ⬇️

The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 29d

📢 Reminder: tickets are live for #HeritageDebate2025!
Thursday 6th November, 12-2pm ⭐️
This is your chance to discuss contemporary policy issues with other heritage professional and experts. Speakers announced soon.
Get your FREE tickets: bit.ly/HDebate2025

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 28d

Results of UK #Heritage Pulse survey "The Big Think: Sector-wide collaboration and relevance": heritagepulse.insights-alliance.com/updates/the-... #Resilience

The Big Think: Sector-wide collaboration and relevance - UK Heritage Pulse

This month we concluded The Big Think - a sector-wide conversation shaped around three critical questions. We asked respondents: How do we work together, across the sector and with our communities,…

heritagepulse.insights-alliance.com

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Sep 15

August's Planning Bulletin from Historic England is now live. This edition includes info on new Heritage Carbon Literacy Training for Local Authority professionals, an update on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme and the latest committee updates: historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Sep 12

The deadline for this survey has been extended to Wednesday 17 September, 5pm.

Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Sep 10

How is #AI Shaping the #Heritage Sector? The latest UK Heritage Pulse survey explores the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the heritage sector. To participate, apply to join the survey panel here: heritagepulse.insights-alliance.com/civicrm/?civ...

#HeritageSector #Research

Image reads "Artificial Intelligence (AI)This month’s survey we're focusing on the impact of AI products on your work and operations."

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Sep 10

How is #AI Shaping the #Heritage Sector? The latest UK Heritage Pulse survey explores the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the heritage sector. To participate, apply to join the survey panel here: heritagepulse.insights-alliance.com/civicrm/?civ...

#HeritageSector #Research

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · Sep 2

Keen to reach new audiences? We are offering up to £8k to humanities and social sciences researchers to deliver public engagement projects working in partnership with a gallery, archive, library or museum. Deadline 15th Oct
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/shap...

SHAPE Involve and Engage

A funding programme for innovative public engagement from the British Academy.

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Sep 8

📣 In June HEF launched the new Heritage Sector Resilience Plan 2025-35 (HSRP2), providing a clear roadmap for collaborative working to deliver a robust & resilient heritage sector. Find out more & read the plan online: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/hef-activiti... #HeritageResiliencePlan

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Sep 3

ICYMI Heritage Counts Indicator Datasets have been updated by Historic England, showing the scale and scope of heritage in England and the key trends impacting heritage. The updated articles are available via the Indicator Data section of HE's website: historicengland.org.uk/research/her...

Indicator Data: Insights into the historic environment sector | Heritage Counts | Historic England

Each year, Heritage Counts collates datasets about a range of indicators that provide useful insights into the state of the historic environment.

historicengland.org.uk

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Sep 1

ICYMI New research report from Historic England on the benefits of local #heritage listing:

historicengland.org.uk

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Aug 27

ICYMI July's Planning Bulletin from Historic England is now live. This edition includes the late info on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, CMS Committee inquiries, and the new APPG on UNESCO World Heritage Sites: historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...

historicengland.org.uk

Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Aug 25

ICYMI @histenvforum.bsky.social recently published the Historic Environment Overview 2024-25, celebrating the impact of England’s heritage sector in the last financial year. Produced with support from Historic England. Read online: historicengland.org.uk/research/her...
#Heritage #Resilience

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Aug 18

Carbon training for the heritage sector, more details below:

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 13

Keen to be green? Caring about carbon? You're in luck!

Historic England have launched new training workshops, covering 'How to Measure a Carbon Footprint', and 'How To Write a Carbon Reduction Plan'! Check out our Blogpost all about it for more: buff.ly/7wpe1ZA

Keen to be green? Caring about carbon? Historic England launch free Carbon Reduction Workshops for Heritage Organisations! - Heritage Network

Historic England’s new Carbon Reduction Training for the Heritage Sector is open for workshop bookings today!

buff.ly

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · Aug 11

Are you looking to make a positive change for the heritage sector? Come and join our team at The Heritage Alliance!

📢We’re recruiting a full time Comms Manager to start Late September. Discover more details and how to apply at bit.ly/THACommsMana...

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Aug 11

ICYMI @histenvforum.bsky.social recently published the Historic Environment Overview 2024-25, celebrating the impact of England’s heritage sector in the last financial year. Produced with support from Historic England. Read online: historicengland.org.uk/research/her...
#Heritage #Resilience

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Aug 11

Still time to apply before the closing date of noon, Tuesday 12 August:

Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Aug 4

Are you passionate about the #heritage sector? Do you want to be at the heart of sector collaboration? We are seeking an outstanding person to join the #HEF team as Operations & Engagement Manager (maternity cover).

Apply by noon, Tuesday 12 August: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/vacancy-for-...

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operations & engagement manager (0.8FTE) (MATERNITY COVER)
Are you passionate about the heritage sector?

We are seeking an outstanding person to manage the Forum and its Steering Group

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MyLondon @itsmylondon.bsky.social · Aug 7

The Greenhouse Centre and St Mary's Church are among 37 buildings across the country to benefit from the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

At-risk buildings to get funding as part of scheme to save listed sites

www.mylondon.news

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Aug 6

July's Planning Bulletin from Historic England is now live. This edition includes the late info on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, CMS Committee inquiries, and the new APPG on UNESCO World Heritage Sites: historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...

Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · Aug 4

Are you passionate about the #heritage sector? Do you want to be at the heart of sector collaboration? We are seeking an outstanding person to join the #HEF team as Operations & Engagement Manager (maternity cover).

Apply by noon, Tuesday 12 August: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/vacancy-for-...

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