DOCSLIB.ORG

Corporate Plan Performance Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Corporate Plan Performance Report Corporate Plan Performance Report Working together for a brighter future, a better Barnsley Working together – with our communities A brighter future – people achieve their potential A better Barnsley – our residents think and feel we are making a difference together 2015/16 Quarter 2 (July – September) 1 About this report This report summarises our performance against the priorities and outcomes in Quarter 2 (Q2) of 2015/16. It details the practical steps we have taken to improve performance. Key The report uses the following symbols and colours to illustrate our progress towards targets set against our headline indicators for each quarter, the background shows how well we have performed: RAG PIs Performance against indicator is in line with targets for this point of the year Performance has been satisfactory and within 10% of the target for this point of the year Performance is more than 10% below target for this point of the year The Direction of Travel (DoT) shows how we performed against the previous quarter: Performance is improving Performance is remaining static Performance is declining Performance against the indicators is summarised in the title of each of the outcomes in the report, as follows: RAG Outcomes Green Performance against majority of indicators is in line with targets for this point of the year Performance is mixed, some indicators will be on track to achieve targets and others will Amber require improvement to achieve targets Red Performance against majority of indicators is below target for this point of the year This report is best viewed or printed in colour. All information included in the tables is based on performance in Q2. In addition, where the information included in the tables includes a target, this will be for the full year, e.g. from 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2016. Indicators based on annual data will only be included when new data becomes available. This report includes a summary of our revenue budgets and capital programmes and their associated performance for 2015/16. Revenue budgets reflect everyday spend whilst the capital programme is generally for one off expenditure usually on physical assets such as town centre redevelopment. A more detailed report on the finance information in this report can be found within the relevant cabinet reports. 2 Priorities and Outcomes for Barnsley Our Corporate Plan for 2015 to 2018 includes three priorities that we work towards to create a healthier, safer, and more prosperous borough. It also includes the following 12 outcome statements, which highlight the issues we face and what we aim to achieve by working in partnership with other organisations and people. Outcomes 1. Create more and better jobs and good business growth 2. Increase skills to get more people working 3. Develop a vibrant Town Centre 4. Strengthen our visitor economy 5. Create more and better housing 6. Every child attends a good school 7. Early targeted support for those who need it 8. Children and adults are safe from harm 9. People are healthier, happier, independent and active 10. People volunteering and contributing towards stronger communities 11. Protecting the borough for future generations 12. Customers can contact us easily and use more services online 3 We have developed a long-term plan to grow more and better jobs and homes. We want to the economy for the borough. We are keen to make sure there are more job opportunities for work with and support the private sector, Barnsley residents, to help the local economy, supporting them to create better conditions and provide positive role models for young people, infrastructure, helping to safeguard existing jobs and reduce the extent of worklessness and and businesses and stimulate the growth of poverty. 18 days, on average, Berneslai Homes 47 new business starts properties are classed as void 667 private sector jobs 431,535 visitors to created following museums council support 1. Create more and better jobs and good business growth Superfast South Yorkshire Cabinet Installation speed fibre broadband to homes and businesses five months ahead of schedule. Three more cabinets will be switched on in Grimethorpe, Oakwell and Stairfoot, bringing the new technology in reach of a further 400 homes and businesses by December this year. More than 16,000 homes and businesses in the Barnsley area are set to benefit by the end of 2017. The Superfast South Yorkshire Programme Board secured £8.6m of private investment from BT to support the rollout, along with over £20m public sector investment from Sheffield City Region Investment Fund (SCRIF) and Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK). High Speed Broadband If take up exceeds 20% during the lifetime of At the end of July, Fall Bank Industrial Estate at the contract there is a clawback clause within Dodworth became the first location in Barnsley the BT contract which gives South Yorkshire to benefit from the multi-million pound Superfast partners an opportunity to see a return on their South Yorkshire programme, bringing high- investment. 4 Surveys from residents and businesses access Leeds City Region (LCR) and Sheffield regarding superfast broadband highlight a City Region (SCR) funding. To date, 38 local desire to have faster broadband and an interest businesses have accessed £4.2 million of to understand how digital technology can grants from either LCR or SCR funding. This benefit businesses. In response to this, and to helped to secure £23.4 million of private sector promote the benefits of superfast broadband investment into the local economy and up to and increase take up, a demand stimulation 500 new jobs. strategy is being implemented. Our Inward Investment Team is working with Enterprising Barnsley local and regional property developers to In Q2, Enterprising Barnsley helped ensure we have a more accurate picture of the secure £87,500 for two existing local local property market and movement within it. businesses and one successful Support is being given to developers and inward investor. This will secure the landowners to access grant funding for potential creation of more than 10 jobs and £7.5m in development on a range of sites across further investment. Barnsley. Such support has included the submission to SCR European Structural Enterprising Barnsley completed the E- Investment Fund (ESIF) for two prominent Commerce Accelerator Programme, which development sites, which if successful could helped to ensure that 13 e-commerce related provide in excess of 300,000 square feet of new companies received dedicated intensive commercial premises. support, enabling them to turn their original business ideas into successful online realities. 47 new business starts occurred in Q2, together with the re-location of four businesses to Additional business start-up open days have Barnsley. The remaining industrial space at taken place during Q2, including a five day Darton Business Park was let by Superna promotion in Barnsley town centre and an Bespoke Manufacturing Ltd, and a seven acre additional open day at Penistone One. The site at Capitol Park was purchased by Carnell success of these additional start-up open days, Management Services, which is a regional particularly the event at Penistone where over developer. Further successful lettings at the 20 attendees were recorded, led to further Digital Media Centre were secured by Master additional start-up open days being planned Class Education Ltd and Education Network throughout the year at Penistone, Wilthorpe and Ltd. This has helped to secure over £8m of Hoyland. Future events will focus upon those private sector investment. areas of Barnsley where the majority of the business starts recorded to date reside. This has also generated up to £110,000 in business rates, of which The demand for local labour continued we can retain 50% to support the throughout Q2, with over 1,000 private sector delivery of front line services. jobs created so far this year. The continued success of the Enterprising Barnsley We have a further 130,000 square feet of Programme is a contributing factor to this industrial accommodation which is currently growth, with a proportion of the jobs that have under offer. We also expect to complete the come to fruition being directly attributed to a development at Junction 36 by December 2015. combination of the last three years support. This will provide further business premises through our Property Investment Fund, securing The current Enterprising Barnsley programme further inward investment this year. We is due to close in October 2015 and will change recognise that further activities are required to to a City Region Model (CRM) in mid 2016. attract more investment and expansion to During this change we have extended our non Barnsley in the future. funded Enterprising Barnsley provision to ensure that those businesses with growth The speed of processing major planning potential will continue to be supported. applications remains above target. Major decisions during Q2 include the Better Barnsley Our Enterprising Barnsley team has Scheme, a new manufacturing building for advised local businesses regarding Safestyle at Wombwell and a residential the route available to them to scheme for 38 new dwellings in Shafton. 5 Work Begins At Junction 36 Rapidly growing Universal Components UK is expanding to Barnsley from their two existing premises in Sheffield. The highly successful company is a multinational with a UK turnover approaching £30m. The new 165,000 square feet advanced logistics facility will be the company’s head office, call centre and distribution warehouse when it opens in 2016. The property is being built at the developer Ackroyd & Abbotts Ashroyd Business Park, which is located off junction 36 of the M1 within the Sheffield City Region Enterprise Zone. Alongside the relocation of the jobs from Sheffield, the company expects that 80 new jobs will be created as they expand the business in the future.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Elsecar Conservation Area Appraisal Workshop Held: 19Th February 2008 at Milton Hall
    Elsecar Conservation Area Appraisal Version 1.1 1. Introduction Elsecar • Explanation of a Conservation Area, relevant guidance and why an appraisal has been undertaken 2. Location and Scope of Conservation Area • Landscape and surrounding setting • General character and plan form 3. Historical Context and Development • Origins and historical development of the area • Archaeology 4. Townscape Analysis • Current Uses/ Activities • Prominent buildings/ Landmarks • Open Space • Public Realm • Buildings that have a positive, neutral or negative effect on the character of the Conservation Area • Sites that have a positive, neutral or negative effect on the character of the Conservation Area • The character and contribution of Green spaces and their relative biodiversity value 5. Architectural Analysis • Local building materials • Vernacular styles • Key unlisted buildings/ types or groups of unlisted buildings and features • Listed buildings • Aesthetic Appeal of buildings and spaces • The relationship between buildings within the Conservation Area 6. The Character and Appearance of the Conservation Area • Summary of the current character and appearance of the area 7. Proposals for the Future Preservation and Enhancement of the Conservation Area • Policy background • Specific policy guidance for future development in the Conservation Area • Evaluation of proposals for future extension of the Conservation Area 1 Version 1.1 8. Glossary of Terms Elsecar Further Reading Appendices • Appendix A Listed Building Profiles • Appendix B Ancient Monuments profiles • Appendix C Report on Consultation Undertaken Contact Details 2 Version 1.1 1. Introduction Figure 1: The location of Elsecar in relation to surrounding settlements Elsecar 1.1. This document is an appraisal of the Conservation Area that covers the village of Elsecar around 6 miles to the south east of Barnsley.
    [Show full text]
  • Support Barnsley's Museums
    Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum with outstanding fine and decorative art collections, set in Barnsley Museums 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. It is the perfect day out for all the family. is made up of five magnificent Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT [email protected] attractions. All are 01226 772002 • www.cannon-hall.com free to enter and each has its own The Cooper Gallery is a vibrant art gallery in the heart unique identity. of Barnsley town centre. Explore galleries showcasing the beautiful collection of fine art and enjoy our exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, events and arts workshops. Cooper Gallery, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH [email protected] 01226 242905 • www.cooper-gallery.com As well as soaking up the warm, spring as the celebration of one of Barnsley’s sunshine - why not soak up the relaxing influential industries in the exhibition visitors can uncover the incredible Experience Barnsley atmosphere at Barnsley Museums’ five Tins!Tins!Tins! at Experience Barnsley - story of Barnsley told through centuries-old artefacts, fantastic sites. there is something for everyone to enjoy. documents, films and recordings that have been donated by people living and working in the borough. Whether you are hankering after the great So if you are looking for unique outdoors, inspiring local history, a trip out destinations to spend quality time with Town Hall, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2TA with the family, art exhibitions, fun events, family, friends and loved ones this spring, [email protected] retail therapy or even a bite to eat, then Barnsley’s museums are the perfect place look no further as Barnsley Museums have for you.
    [Show full text]
  • Beer Matters Is © CAMRA Ltd
    Issue 505 March 2020 sheffield.camra.org.uk /sheffieldcamra @shfcamra Issue 505 2 March 2020 The free magazine of CAMRA Sheffield & District Issue 505 March 2020 Letter from the Chair 5 Branch AGM Pubs 5 WhatPub survey volunteers 3,000 monthly Beer Week heritage walks Editor circulation Beers by Queers at Dev Cat Andy Cullen Live music and good beer [email protected] Kelham Island Tavern Articles, comments and suggestions are most welcome so please send Breweries 10 them in* Welbeck Abbey Kelham Island Bradfield Advertising St Mars of the Desert Alan Gibbons Abbeydale [email protected] Wards & Vaux Blue Bee Quarter Page £50+VAT Steel City Half Page £70+VAT Full Page £100+VAT Inside Front Cover £110+VAT Back Cover £120+VAT Awards 16 Discounts for regular placements Pub of the Month PDFs or high-res bitmaps (300 dpi) only please Design from £30 Updates from £10 Travel 18 Hopping around Bosnia A Grand Day Out.. on the Next copy deadline Nottingham Road Friday 6 March RambAles return! Opinions expressed are those of the Festivals 24 author and may not represent those Sheffield Beer Week of CAMRA, the local branch or editor. Festival news Beer Matters is © CAMRA Ltd. Festival guide *For legal reasons a full name and address must be provided with all contributions. Diary 30 Committee 30 Issue 505 March 2020 Branch AGM WhatPub survey Dear CAMRA member, volunteers needed! As chairman of CAMRA Sheffield & District I would like to take WhatPub (whatpub.com) is this opportunity to ask members to actively support the Shef- the rather handy public face field branch in 2020.
    [Show full text]
  • The Original Magazine for Model Engineers
    THE ORIGINAL MAGAZINE FOR MODEL ENGINEERS Vol. 220 No. 4580 • 16 February - 1 March 2018 Join our online community www.model-engineer.co.uk FORK COAL MINING MUSEUM ENDS Bushells of Snoring Romney Hythe and Dymchurch COVER FEATURE ENGINEERING GROUP Bolton Tram £3.99 Just a small selection from our current stock Buy online now at: www.gandmtools.co.uk Large Old Blacksmiths 12” x 12” Swage Block Blacksmiths & Stand, VGC, £450.00 plus vat. Anvil with Stand, Approx 2.5 CWT, Boley & Leinen Watchmakers Lathe with £450.00 plus vat. Case, Collets, Tooling, £450.00 plus vat. Cowells Wheel & Pinion Cutting Attachment, VGC, £950.00 plus vat. Alexander Cabinet Mounted Cutter Denford Microrouter with Control Box, Grinder, 3ph, 1ph, £850.00 plus vat. £650.00 plus vat. Sweeney & Blocksidge No 1 Europa Milltech Bench Flypress, Choice of 10, 1500VS Vertical £110.00 plus vat. turret Mill, DRO, Power Feed, Tooling, 3ph, £3250.00 plus vat. Harrison Vertical Mill, Gearbox Problems, 1ph, 240 Volt, Hence Price £750.00 plus vat. • Telephone enquiries welcome on any item of stock. • We hold thousands of items not listed above. • All items are subject to availability. • All prices are subject to carriage and VAT @ 20%. • We can deliver to all parts of the UK and deliver worldwide. • Over 7,000 square feet of tools, machines and workshop equipment. Opening times: 9am -1pm & 2pm – 5pm Monday to Friday. Closed Saturdays, except by appointment. tel: 01903 892510 • www.gandmtools.co.uk • e-mail: [email protected] G and M Tools, The Mill, Mill Lane Ashington, West Sussex RH20 3BX Published by MyTimeMedia Ltd.
    [Show full text]
  • National Reports 2016 - 2018
    CONGRESSO XVII - CHILE NATIONAL REPORTS 2016 - 2018 EDITED BY JAMES DOUET TICCIH National Reports 2016-2018 National Reports on Industrial Heritage Presented on the Occasion of the XVII International TICCIH Congress Santiago de Chile, Chile Industrial Heritage: Understanding the Past, Making the Future Sustainable 13 and 14 September 2018 Edited by James Douet THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE CONSERVATION OF INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TICCIH Congress 2018 National Reports The International Committee for the Conservation of the Indus- trial Heritage is the world organization for industrial heritage. Its goals are to promote international cooperation in preserving, conserving, investigating, documenting, researching, interpreting, and advancing education of the industrial heritage. Editor: James Douet, TICCIH Bulletin editor: [email protected] TICCIH President: Professor Patrick Martin, Professor of Archae- ology Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931, USA: [email protected] Secretary: Stephen Hughes: [email protected] Congress Director: Jaime Migone Rettig [email protected] http://ticcih.org/ Design and layout: Daniel Schneider, Distributed free to members and congress participants September 2018 Opinions expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily re- flect those of TICCIH. Photographs are by the authors unless stated otherwise. The copyright of all pictures and drawings in this book belongs to the authors. No part of this publication may be reproduced for any other purposes without authorization or permission
    [Show full text]
  • Pam Cartwright
    ERAS News EAST RIDING ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY No. 78 SEPTEMBER 2012 Taking readings for a pseudo-section profile on a LEADER Project site. Photo: N.Reily Local News ~ LEADER Heritage at Risk Project ~ IARSS Conference ~ Industrial Archaeology Heritage Open Days ~ Visibility on Clay ~ Snippets of Significance ~ Events & ERAS Diary 1 Contents Local News …………………………………. 3 LEADER Project …………..……………….. 4 Iron Age Research Student Seminars ….….. 6 The Newcomen Engine …………..………… 8 Courses and Events …………..…………….. 8 Heritage Open Days ………………………... 9 Snippets of Significance ……………..……. 10 Visibility on Clay ………..……………….. 10 Back issues of ERAS News ......................... 10 ERAS Diary ……………...……..….……… 11 Comments or contributions are always welcome. Please send to the editor, Kate Dennett, 455 Chanterlands Ave. Hull. HU5 4AY Tel. 01482 445232 [email protected] Ideas for publicity can be sent to Samantha Braham [email protected] Items for the website, can be sent to Dave Clarke [email protected] ERAS is REGISTERED CHARITY No. 500878 2 ERAS LOCAL NEWS . (N&P) Mr C S and Mrs J ? Collect your Volume 13 also A Esnee? Is this you?? The printers have said they expect to deliver the new Standing Order Mystery - volume during the week beginning 10 September so it Our retiring treasurer Lesley Jackson asked me to try to should be available for distribution, at the September find a couple of mystery standing order payers who appear lecture meeting. Members always receive the newest in the bank statements and cannot be linked up with the publication for free, and can buy earlier ones at the normal membership list. The first one is missing a surname and price, or sometimes at a reduced price depending on how the second one may be a typo or possibly ‘A Esnee’ is many we have left.
    [Show full text]
  • NEWSLETTER Number 27 Spring 1998 Editor: Dot Meadm, Brackenside, Normansland, Fainvarp, UCKFIELD TN22 3BS Telephone: 01825 712367
    NEWSLETTER Number 27 Spring 1998 Editor: Dot Meadm, Brackenside, Normansland, Fainvarp, UCKFIELD TN22 3BS Telephone: 01825 712367 WINTER MEETING Cort's puddling process. The present building mainly dates from 1713 and contains two water driven helve hammers (sadly not working) and a collection of 'modern', machinely. The 1997 Winter meeting- of WIRG held on 3 1 Januarv 1998 at East Court Mansion, East Grinstead took a different nearby to Rockley, at Elsecar, is the only remaining format from previous events. Instead of being devoted to a Newcome,, engine on its original site, Built in single topic presented by a guest speaker, this year three 1795, the engine drained water from the aBmsley coal Members each provided a 20 minute talk on different seam, until 1923 when it was mothballed, fending off an aspects of iron production. offer from Henry Ford to buy the engine and ship it to America. In 1928 it was brought back into service when the Jcrcmy Hodgkinson spoke on the Tudeley Ironworks Ac- electric pumps were flooded. It worked occasionally for counts. the subject of a site visit following the summer demonstrations up until 1953 when it suffered a failure meeting, Brian Herbert spoke of the activities at WIRG's which has never been rectified. But the engine still proudly experimental bloomery furnace in a vividly illustrated talk stands and can be visited by appointment through the and Tim Smith told us about Rockley Furnace. The talks Elsecar Heritage Centre. arc summarized below. A fuller account of Tim's visit to Rockley and Wortley Top Forge appears under the heading "News from Elsewhere".
    [Show full text]
  • Newsletter 94 Late Spring 2015
    NEWSLETTER 94 LATE SPRING 2015 NEWSLETTER 94 LATE SPRING 2015 EDITORIAL We have reached the end of another lecture series and the last to be held at Claremont, the home of YAS since 1968. I’m sure many of us will be sad to leave the familiar surroundings of the building in spite of its lack of heat in the winter months. We look forward now to lectures in 2015-16 in the nearby Swarthmore Education Centre starting on 24 October where I am sure we will be comfortably accommodated. Dates and details of the programme are given later in the Newsletter and thanks to Jane Ellis for organising another interesting programme The Society survived its move many years ago from Park Place to Claremont and I am confident it will do so again. At the AGM held on 18 April, the previous officers were re-elected unopposed and their contact details are given at the end of the Newsletter. I presented the Annual Report for the Section and it was noted that due to a lack of information from the previous YAS Treasurer concerning paid up YAS + Industrial History Section members which has now been resolved, it appeared that we had less of these members than we had realised. Due to great efforts by the new Finance team, there is now greater clarity but less members and therefore less income. However it was good to note that section expenses had decreased as a result of less expenditure for the lecture programme and savings on postage by using the franking machine at Claremont.
    [Show full text]
  • Barnsley Museums Whats on Guide Jun to Sept 2019 V11.Indd
    FREE ENTRY Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum with outstanding fine and decorative art collections, set in Barnsley Museums 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. It is the perfect day out for all the family. is made up of five magnificent Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT [email protected] attractions. All are 01226 772002 • www.cannon-hall.com free to enter and each has its own The Cooper Gallery is a vibrant art gallery in the heart unique identity. of Barnsley town centre. Explore galleries showcasing the beautiful collection of fine art and enjoy our exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, events and arts workshops. Cooper Gallery, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH [email protected] 01226 775678 • www.cooper-gallery.com If you want to soak up the summer So if you are looking for exceptional sunshine or perhaps dodge the summer places to discover and explore then visitors can uncover the incredible Experience Barnsley showers - there is no better place to do it Barnsley Museums are the perfect place story of Barnsley told through centuries-old artefacts, than at Barnsley Museums’ five, fabulous for you. documents, films and recordings that have been donated by free attractions. people living and working in the borough. To purchase tickets for the many Whether you are longing for hours spent events taking place, search for Barnsley Town Hall, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2TA in the great outdoors, inspiring local Museums on Eventbrite. [email protected] history, a trip out with loved ones, world class exhibitions and events or even a bit Cllr Tim Cheetham 01226 772500 • www.experience-barnsley.com of retail therapy and bite to eat, then look Cabinet Spokesperson for Place no further, as each one has something (Regeneration and Culture) Elsecar An Earl’s village of iron and coal for 200 years, different to offer visitors of every age.
    [Show full text]
  • The Archaeology of Mining and Quarrying in England a Research Framework
    The Archaeology of Mining and Quarrying in England A Research Framework Resource Assessment and Research Agenda The Archaeology of Mining and Quarrying in England A Research Framework for the Archaeology of the Extractive Industries in England Resource Assessment and Research Agenda Collated and edited by Phil Newman Contributors Peter Claughton, Mike Gill, Peter Jackson, Phil Newman, Adam Russell, Mike Shaw, Ian Thomas, Simon Timberlake, Dave Williams and Lynn Willies Geological introduction by Tim Colman and Joseph Mankelow Additional material provided by John Barnatt, Sallie Bassham, Lee Bray, Colin Bristow, David Cranstone, Adam Sharpe, Peter Topping, Geoff Warrington, Robert Waterhouse National Association of Mining History Organisations 2016 Published by The National Association of Mining History Organisations (NAMHO) c/o Peak District Mining Museum The Pavilion Matlock Bath Derbyshire DE4 3NR © National Association of Mining History Organisations, 2016 in association with Historic England The Engine House Fire Fly Avenue Swindon SN2 2EH ISBN: 978-1-871827-41-5 Front Cover: Coniston Mine, Cumbria. General view of upper workings. Peter Williams, NMR DPO 55755; © Historic England Rear Cover: Aerial view of Foggintor Quarry, Dartmoor, Devon. Damian Grady, NMR 24532/004; © Historic England Engine house at Clintsfield Colliery, Lancashire. © Ian Castledine Headstock and surviving buildings at Grove Rake Mine, Rookhope Valley, County Durham. © Peter Claughton Marrick ore hearth lead smelt mill, North Yorkshire © Ian Thomas Grooved stone
    [Show full text]
  • EHA Magazine Vol.2 No.2 April 2016
    EHA ENGINEERING HERITAGE AUSTRALIA Engineering Heritage Australia Magazine Volume 2 No.2 April 2016 Engineering Heritage Australia Magazine ISSN 2206-0200 (Online) April 2016 This is a quarterly magazine covering stories and news items Volume 2 Number 2 about industrial and engineering heritage in Australia and EDITOR: elsewhere. It is published online as a downloadable PDF Margret Doring, FIEAust. CPEng. M.ICOMOS document for readers to view on screen or print their own copies. EA members and non-members on the EHA mailing lists will Engineering Heritage Australia Magazine receive emails notifying them of new issues, with a link to the is published by Engineering Heritage Australia, a relevant Engineers Australia website page. Special Interest Group of Engineers Australia. Statements made or opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Engineers Australia, CONTENTS its congress, council, committees, or Engineering Editorial 3 Heritage Australia. Steamfest 4 Contact EHA by email at: Mount Lyell Abt Rack Railway in Tasmania 6 [email protected] or visit the website at: Thompsons of Castlemaine in Victoria 10 https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/engineering Carrington Pumping Station in Newcastle 15 -heritage-australia The Bushfire at Yarloop, WA – a word from the UK 21 Look for this magazine at: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/engineering- Obituary – Jan (Dick) van der Molen 22 heritage-australia/activities-publications Do Manhole Covers tell stories? 24 Unsubscribe: If you do not wish to receive any Connections 27 further material from Engineering Heritage Australia, contact EHA on the email address above. Calling All Readers If you wish to be removed from the EHA Magazine If you enjoy reading this magazine, please also contribute to it! subscriber list, please contact the Editor at the As editor I sometimes write my own stories, but mainly I phone number or email address below.
    [Show full text]
  • The Mendoza Review: an Independent Review of Museums in England Neil Mendoza
    The Mendoza Review: an independent review of museums in England Neil Mendoza November 2017 We can also provide documents to meet the specific requirements for people with disabilities. Please email [email protected] Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Printed in the UK on recycled paper © Crown copyright 2017 You may re-use this information (excluding logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/ open-government-licence/ or e-mail: [email protected]. Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. Any enquiries regarding this document should be sent to us at [email protected] This document is also available from our website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-mendoza-review-independent-review-of-museums-in-england The Mendoza Review: an independent review of museums in England 3 Contents Introduction by Neil Mendoza 5 Executive Summary 9 Recommendations: Shaping the Future of Museums 12 A. A joined-up approach from government and its Arm’s Length Bodies 12 B. A clearer museums role for DCMS 13 C. National responsibilities for national museums 14 D. A stronger development function for ACE with museums 14 E. A more effective use of National Lottery funding for museums 15 F. The closer involvement of Historic England 16 Reflections on what the sector can do: 17 What can local authorities do to support thriving museums? 17 Best practice for museums 18 Museums in England Today 19 Public Funding for Museums 21 Understanding and Addressing the Priorities for Museums in England Today 30 I.
    [Show full text]