The good news and the bad news..

• New joint parks programme with Big Lottery Fund

• Big are also committed to the environment

• But…

• The Lottery Bill will re-allocate interest (c. £30m pa)

• We will have to stop over-committing

• Heritage as a good cause seems secure

• DCMS will consult in October on priorities for each sector

• We are producing an advocacy document

• YOU need to be ready to respond!