Call for Evidence

Terms of reference

The Committee is inviting written submissions in response to the following questions:

1. What are the most significant challenges facing owners and operators of built heritage assets, and how are they affecting what those sites can offer?

• What interventions are needed to prevent the managed decline of heritage assets on publicly-owned land?
• What can the Government do to make it easier for communities or local businesses to take ownership of historic buildings?

2. How effective are the current funding and finance models for built heritage?

• What should long-term public funding for the sector look like?

3. What role does built heritage play in the regeneration of local areas and in contributing to economic growth and community identity?

• How can heritage buildings be supported to increase energy efficiency and contribute to the Government’s net zero targets?

4. What are the financial, regulatory and practical barriers to preserving built heritage?

• What policy changes are needed to make restoring historic buildings easier and less expensive?

5. What policies would ensure the UK workforce has the right skills to maintain our heritage assets?