The forum for the historic environment sector in England, supported by @HistoricEngland
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Want to keep up-to-date with news, updates, and ways to get involved with the work of the Historic Environment Forum? 💬
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During our first session of 2026, we will hear from @HistoricEngland and Government departments as part of our inquiry examining the importance of built heritage in the UK and the barriers to its preservation.
Tuesday 6 January, 10am 🕙
@cabinetofficeuk | @MoJGovUK |@DefenceHQ
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📣 CBA Members: you’re invited to our 2026 AGM & de Cardi Lecture
All CBA members are warmly invited to join us for the Council for British Archaeology Annual General Meeting, taking place on Saturday 21 February 2026 in York, hosted at The Milner York.
Following the AGM, we’re delighted to welcome Dr Anwen Cooper for our annual Beatrice de Cardi Lecture:
‘Rewilding’ later prehistory: Archaeological wildlife and its role in current nature recovery
The day will also include:
✨ The launch of the 2026 Marsh Archaeology Awards
🌿 The official launch of the 2026 Festival of Archaeology
🎥 A look back at The CBA in 2025
Find out more and book your place 👉 tinyurl.com/cbaAGM26
📷 Charlie Burrell
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Congratulations to all those working in and supporting heritage across the UK who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours list.
#NewYearHonours #NY26Honours #HeritageFund
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This month we'll be sharing our 2025 Cataloguing Highlights: the most interesting, striking or quirky images the Historic England Archive cataloguers worked with in 2025.
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The @cifa_landscape Group’s latest online tea break lecture, from 12:05 - 12:55 on 14 January, will explore the fascinating world of #landscapearchaeology, and is open to CIfA members and non-members: ow.ly/lFVR50XNYuo
New Year, New Job?
Don't forget, the deadline for applications for our Historic Environment Forum (HEF) Task Group Manager position closes at 12 noon on 6th January.
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tinyurl.com/bdhk5d3m
ALT Are you passionate about how collaboration can shape a resilient heritage sector? Were hiring! We're seeking an outstanding person to lead one of our Task Groups. Historic Environment Forum Task Group Manager (0.5TE). Apply now https://tinyurl.com/bdhk5d3m
Season's Greeting from the Historic Environment Forum.
Our @HistEnvForum team is taking a short break over the festive season, and we look forward to collaborating with you in 2026.
🎄🎉
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Looking to kick off 2026 with a #NewJob in heritage?
We have an amazing part-time opportunity to work at the heart of collaboration in the heritage sector:
💼Task Group Manager (0.5FTE)
🪙£37k (pro-rata)
📍London (flexible)
📆Apply by 6 Jan 2026
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✨ End‑of‑Year Reading Round‑Up ✨
As 2025 closes, the heritage sector winds down for the festive break and looks ahead to fresh collaboration in 2026.
Our published reports and resources offering reflection, resilience, and inspiration.
Which will you pick up first? 👇🧵
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💚 Heritage Sector Net Zero Projects Audit Report
Our ‘Green Skills’ audit maps net zero‑focused projects, skills & investment needs. It showcases initiatives driving sustainability & positions heritage as a vital player in the #NetZero journey. 🏰
🔗 lnkd.in/gJet8fU4
🌍 Heritage Responds: Taking Positive Action on Climate Change
A flagship report on heritage in action against #ClimateChange. From low‑carbon techniques to nature‑based solutions, it proves heritage is part of the solution, not just the story 💚
🔗 lnkd.in/gHDGSrdB
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🗓️ 2 days until the deadline! Last chance to submit your projects & initiatives to our open call for local good practices 📥
🤔 Wondering who is eligible & what’s in it for you? All details: europeanheritagehub.eu/open-…
Thanks @Heritage_NGOs! 🎄
Our Historic Environment Overview is a perfect way to recap on the annual highlights across the heritage sector from 24/25.
From Skills to Climate Change, the report shows where collaboration makes a difference:
Recap here 👉tinyurl.com/4xx8v248
Day 6: Our Christmas Countdown continues with this year’s Historic Environment Overview, published by @HistEnvForum as part of Heritage Counts, highlighting the value of strategic collaboration across England’s heritage sector.
🔗 historicengland.org.uk/conte…
Today we are wishing the best of luck to our wonderful colleague and friend Dr Fran Benetti as she embarks on an exciting new career opportunity👏
Fran has brought energy, insight & focus to HEF's work & has done an excellent job as our Task Group Manager.
Good luck Fran! 🍀
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Looking for heritage-focused highlights and developments in the world of planning ?
@HistoricEngland's monthly Planning Bulletin has now been published for December👇
historicengland.org.uk/advic…
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What a fantastic session and lovely to see our YAC groups utilising the training we offer.
If you would like you run your own session on The Silk Road check out our resource created by the fab @playwiththepast 👉 yac-uk.org/news/new-the-silk…
