A new major cross-sector collaboration initiative has been launched this week under the auspices of the Historic Environment Forum.
The Heritage2020 framework sets out how heritage organisations across England can work together in the coming years to add value to the work of individual bodies.
The new initiative, which follows on from the National Heritage Protection Plan from 1 April 2015, has five key themes:
- discovery, identification and understanding;
- constructive conservation and sustainable management;
- public engagement;
- capacity building; and
- advocacy.
Key strategic priorities are identified which will be taken forward through working groups linked with each theme.
The draft 2020 Framework is available to download and comments are invited by 5 January 2015 to help shape the final document and strategic priorities which will be formally published in spring 2015.
The initiative is being led on behalf of the Historic Environment Forum by Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology. He is keen to engage a wide variety of partners in developing the collaborative framework: “A key aim of Heritage2020 is to demonstrate how partnership working can add value and lead to the delivery of key outcomes which will enhance the understanding, protection, and enjoyment of the historic environment in England. We would welcome all offers of support and engagement to help take this initiative forward over the coming five years”.
Find out more
You can contact the team leading the initiative by emailing Heritage2020@theheritagealliance.org.uk.
Source: The Heritage Alliance, Heritage Update 289
