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Heritage for All
Working for Social Inclusion and Diversity in Heritage
Everybody makes history. We all have our own heritages. Everyone can have a part in enjoying, understanding and caring for Englands's shared heritage. As a nation, we have a very long tradition of diversity. The heritage of different cultures has been woven into our shared history over hundreds of years, through migration, trade, conquest and alliances. Many of the historic properties in this country can tell fascinating stories of international importance, and tell of the contribution of millions of people from all walks of life to the built heritage that surrounds us, and enhances our lives.
People care passionately about their own heritage and their neighbourhood landmarks, streets, parks and houses. Just as we have built the world that surrounds us, in many ways, it has built us, and the historic environment plays a major part in our sense of identity. We believe that as many people as possible should help to hand on the heritage that matters to them.
English Heritage works to promote enjoyment of our shared heritage to the widest possible audience. The historic environment is a resource from which everyone can benefit and is a fundamental tool for regeneration, sustaining community pride, supporting small businesses, creating a sense of belonging and reaching out to and educating the next generation. We want to ensure that everyone can access the built heritage around us, and gain something meaningful from the interaction.
We want to hear your suggestions about how to make English Heritage, and the historic environment more welcoming and appealing to everyone.
Please email your suggestions to heritageforall@english-heritage.org.uk
Or call Customer Services on: 0870 333 1181
Textphone: 0800 015 0516
If you require any of this information in alternative formats: please contact Customer Services on the number above.
Please email your suggestions to heritageforall@english-heritage.org.uk
Or call Customer Services on: 0870 333 1181
Textphone: 0800 015 0516
If you require any of this information in alternative formats: please contact Customer Services on the number above.
The European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008
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The key goal of the year is to encourage dialogue between all the culturally diverse peoples of Europe. In addition, the year aims to highlight the contribution of different cultures to the Member States' heritage and way of life, to recognise that intercultural dialogue is essential for learning to live together in harmony and to promote the view that cross-cultural developments enrich the lives of all in our communities. More information about the year of intercultural dialogue can be found on the Europa website
What's New?
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The National Planning Policy Framework was published on 27 March 2012, replacing all the previous Planning Policy Statements, including PPS 5, as well as various other planning guidance. Its central theme is the ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’, set out in twelve core land-use planning principles which underpin both plan-making and decision-taking.
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These events are aimed at local authority staff (such as archaeological and conservation officers), elected members of local authorities and parish councils, member organisations of Community Safety Partnerships, community groups and voluntary organisations working within the heritage sector and wanting to learn more about the Heritage Crime Programme and Alliance to Reduce Crime against Heritage.
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Free half day sessions will provide an opportunity to discuss English Heritage's interpretation of the NPPF in order to promote understanding of NPPF, its implications for the management of heritage assets, and its use in plan and decision-making. The session will explore the language and terminology used in NPPF and how this differs from the PPS5.