Legislation

Another Step Forward for Heritage Protection Reform in England

The CBA has responded positively to new guidance being issued to local authorities as part of the planning system.

CBA Welcomes New Planning Policy Statement

A draft PPS has been released for consultation which will replace the old PPG15 and 16, and could have a major impact on the management of England’s historic environment in the future.

Heritage Bill Dropped Again!

There is deep disappointment again that the Heritage Protection Bill for England and Wales does not appear in the Draft Legislative Programme for 2009/10 announced by the Government this week.

Consultation on New Scottish Heritage Bill Announced

A public consultation on a new bill was announced at yesterday’s conference of the Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland, in Edinburgh.

Marine & Coastal Access Bill in the Lords

Debate in the Committee stage of the Bill continues with commitments from the Government for marine heritage.

CBA Director writes to Jack Straw regarding the Coroners and Justice Bill

The letter welcomes the announcement from the Ministry of Justice that the Coroners and Justice Bill will be in the Government’s legislative programme.

Heritage Protection not in the Queen’s Speech

Disappointment that the Heritage Protection Bill was not included in the Queen’s Speech today, but the release of draft PPS for the historic environment is expected in 2009.

Portable Antiquities: Metal Detecting

Codes of practice and practical advice, current legislation and links to detectorists’ websites.

Codes of Practice and Advice

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