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		HIGHLIGHTS
		Call for Nominations and Nomination form: Council of Heritage Western Cape and the National Heritage Council
		Application form: Permits to alter or destroy Provincial heritage sites or buildings over 60 years old Annual Report 2005/2006 Meeting Schedule 2006
		PRINCIPLES
		The Council for Heritage Western Cape: Acknowledges the leading role the Western Cape Province has played in the conservation of our heritage. Continues this tradition within a transformed and transforming cultural context. Proposes to set the highest standards for the conservation of its rich legacy, acknowledging national and international trends in heritage conservation. Realises the importance of tourism within our economy, and believes that the tourist appeal of the Western Cape resides largely in the diversity of its cultural heritage.

• What is Heritage Western Cape?
• Committees
• Execution of Work
• Contact Details

WHAT IS HERITAGE WESTERN CAPE?

"Heritage Western Cape celebrates, treasures, maintains and nurtures the diverse urban and rural heritage resources of the people of the Western Cape by promoting pride in both tangible and intangible heritage, particularly amongst the youth and previously marginalized communities."

In January 2003, Heritage Western Cape was established as the provincial heritage resources authority for the province in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, 25 of 1999. It is responsible for promoting co-operation between national, provincial and local authorities for the identification, conservation and management of heritage resources for all communities in the Western Cape.

Conservation of heritage resources has cultural, political, educational, and economic value that can contribute to the successful development of the Western Cape.

Heritage Western Cape:

• Works with provincial, municipal and national authorities.
• Liaises with owners of heritage resources, communities, and all other interested parties.
• Facilitates the continued conservation of our heritage.
• Actively promotes the full diversity of our heritage.
• Identifies heritage sites of importance to communities whose profile, memories, and values were once marginalized.
• Treasures the cultural heritage resources of the Western Cape as diverse yet common, reflecting both the achievements and contestations of the past and a vision of a richly endowed future and a home for all the people of this Province.

Heritage Western Cape relies on the cooperation of:

• the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA)
• the national Department of Arts and Culture
• local authorities in the Western Cape
• owners and developers of heritage resources in the Western Cape
• the provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport which has been given the task of assisting Council of Heritage Western Cape in the execution of its professional and administrative functions.

COMMITTEES

To ensure that it fulfils its legislative mandate, the Council of Heritage Western Cape meets regularly and has established the following committees:

The Built Environment and Landscape Committee (BELCOM)

The Built Environment and Landscape Committee is responsible for considering applications for permits and approvals including formally declaring provincial heritage sites, heritage areas, public monuments and memorials and structures older than 60 years.

The Committee also considers proposals regarding heritage resource management for certain categories of development and comments on applications in terms of the Environmental Conservation Act, 73 of 1989.

The Archaeological, Palaeontological and Meteorites Committee (APMCOM)

The Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites Permit Committee is responsible to consider applications for permits related to archaeological and palaeontological sites and meteorites in the Western Cape.

Appeals Committee

An Appeal Committee has been appointed to meet on an ad hoc basis when appeals are received.

Get details of committee meetings for 2006 >

EXECUTION OF WORK