Protecting Heritage Assets 2024-01-11
2024-01-11
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Q1
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The question asks about steps taken to support local communities and special interest groups in protecting heritage assets.
What steps her Department is taking to support local communities and special interest groups in protecting heritage assets. With both RAF Northolt and the Battle of Britain Bunker in my constituency, people share deep ties with WWII. As the 84th anniversary approaches, would she meet me and other local groups dedicated to preserving these sites?
We welcome applications through Historic England for local heritage assets. We are committed to supporting communities, including through repair grants for heritage at risk and National Lottery Heritage Fund's grants. I understand that my hon. Friend has met with Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay.
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Meeting local groups dedicated to preserving valuable heritage sites such as RAF Northolt and the Battle of Britain Bunker
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Q2
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Hadrian's Wall runs through Newcastle's west end but is not well celebrated or signposted, with the national trail not following the wall's path.
What help can the Minister offer to local communities keen to celebrate this history which is literally in their backyard?
I was not aware of this oversight but will raise it with Lord Parkinson at the next opportunity.
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Offering specific help to improve celebration, signposting, and paths for Hadrian's Wall history in Newcastle
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Q3
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The question refers to heritage in Victoria Tower Gardens and requests unredaction of minutes from the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation.
Will the Minister help the heritage of Victoria Tower Gardens by getting the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation to unredact minutes of December 2018?
I confess I am not sure about this issue, so I will do some investigation and we will see what the Department can do to facilitate his request.
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Getting UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation to unredact minutes of December 2018
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Q4
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The constituency of Strangford has significant heritage from first and second world wars, including plans to promote this at the Somme Museum.
Have any discussions taken place with Ards and North Down Borough Council to ensure that our heritage is retained for everyone?
I understand my ministerial colleague had a positive visit to the constituency. I will ask if there have been any discussions with his local authority on that basis.
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Confirming specific details about discussions regarding heritage promotion in Strangford
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Q5
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The question asks about steps taken to support local communities and special interest groups in protecting heritage assets.
What steps her Department is taking to support local communities and special interest groups in protecting heritage assets. With both RAF Northolt and the Battle of Britain Bunker in my constituency, people share deep ties with WWII. As the 84th anniversary approaches, would she meet me and other local groups dedicated to preserving these sites?
We welcome applications through Historic England for local heritage assets. We are committed to supporting communities, including through repair grants for heritage at risk and National Lottery Heritage Fund's grants.
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Assessment & feedback
Meeting local groups dedicated to preserving valuable heritage sites such as RAF Northolt and the Battle of Britain Bunker
Under Review
Response accuracy