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Existing frameworks for protecting built heritage do not adequately capture contemporary cultural heritage, leaving many...

Conclusion
Existing frameworks for protecting built heritage do not adequately capture contemporary cultural heritage, leaving many culturally significant spaces vulnerable despite their clear value to communities. Without a broader definition of heritage, there is a risk that important aspects of the UK’s cultural life will continue to be overlooked, and in some cases, lost. (Conclusion, Paragraph 27) 48
Addressee Bodies
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Timeline
Report published 13 Jul 2026