2020-2030 Birmingham Heritage Strategy Consultation

Closed 27 Feb 2020

Opened 5 Feb 2020

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0121 303 2434

arts.team@birmingham.gov.uk

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Overview

Birmingham City Council are reviewing their adopted Heritage Strategy 2014-2019, the outcome will;

  • Provide a framework and context for how the city preserves, prioritises, encourages participation in and promotion of the city’s heritage 
  • Reflect the latest and predicted context / environment for the sustainability and development of the heritage sector in the city
  • Support and guide partners involved in sustaining Birmingham’s rich heritage. 
  • Integrate with key stakeholders overall vision and transformation plans for the city

Taking place over the next month the consultation aims to find out people’s thoughts about heritage, its role in Birmingham, and key aspirations and priorities for the City over the next 10 years. Responses to the consultation will inform and shape the content of the renewed strategy.

Within the current strategy heritage is defined in its widest possible sense. It is not only about physical assets but also intangible heritage and the range of heritage related activities that take place in the city, including:

  • museums and art galleries, and their collections
  • archives
  • libraries
  • the historic environment (including historic buildings and structures, archaeological sites, historic townscapes and landscapes, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens etc)
  • parks
  • public art
  • natural habitats
  • people and communities

This broad definition of heritage is consistent with that of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, one of the biggest funders of heritage-related activity in the UK.

The city’s heritage does not belong to the city council, but to the people of Birmingham. A host of organisations, companies and individuals own heritage assets, sites and deliver a range of heritage related activities.

Heritage is a key component in the effective delivery of sustainable growth. It contributes to the creation of a competitive economy, support for the diverse needs of local communities, and the creation and maintenance of a high quality and sustainable environment.

The historic environment is an integral part of the wider regeneration, economic development, tourism and cultural aspirations of the city.

The renewed strategy aims to be a robust but flexible framework for co-operation between the city council and all those active in supporting local heritage and your input regarding these aspects is sought.

Events

  • Consultation event for business owners, tenants, developers and architects

    From 26 Feb 2020 at 12:30 to 26 Feb 2020 at 14:00

    A consultation event is being held for business owners, tenants, developers and architects to discuss the Birmingham Heritage Strategy.

    For more information and booking visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/birmingham-heritage-strategy-consultation-economy-and-regeneration-tickets-93808950095?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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  • Consultation event for interested local, regional groups and agencies

    From 26 Feb 2020 at 15:00 to 26 Feb 2020 at 17:00

    A consultation event is being held for interested local, regional groups and agencies to discuss the Birmingham Heritage Strategy.

    For more information and booking visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/birmingham-heritage-strategy-2020-consultation-event-tickets-93806221935?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Democracy and Participation
  • Arts & Culture