HELM Training courses are free of charge (unless stated) and funded through the HELM training programme. Training events are tailored to meet the needs of specific audience groups including conservation officers, planning officers, development control and councillors.  HELM training courses address current issues and respond where possible to local training demand. Please read the section in the promotional leaflet detailing 'who should attend?' to see whether this course is appropriate to you.  Further information about each course will be published on this webpage as soon as it is available. 

To book your place

Each course has a limited capacity and are often fully booked at an early stage.  Please reserve your place asap to avoid disappointment.

Unless stated below, places can be reserved by phoning Sam Channer on 01793 44 5029 or email at HELMbookings@english-heritage.org.uk. A booking form will be forwarded to you if places are still available. Please complete and return to confirm your booking.

NOTE:  The training courses listed below are aimed at staff in local authorities and similar organisations whose work impacts on the historic environment. If you do not work for a local authority and/ or your job role is not in the target audience you can still add your name to the waiting list, as last minute places may become available. If you are a Heritage Champion please e-mail HeritageChampions@english-heritage.org.uk to enquire about available training for Champions.  

2010

A calendar of training events is available to view below.  Promotional leaflets including course content will be added (as links) when available.  Click the course title to download the pdf leaflet.

September

9 September.  Finding a Future for Traditional Farm Buildings: From Spatial Planning to Local Action. Brighton. For Local Authority strategic planners and key stakeholders who deal with land management and historic environment issues as part of their job role.

16 September.  Traditional Domestic Buildings and Energy Efficiency: Practical Advice for Local Authorities. Taunton.  For Local Authority staff who provide advice and make informed decisions about energy efficiency in traditional domestic buildings.

30 September.  Traditional Domestic Buildings and Energy Efficiency: Practical Advice for Local Authorities. Sheffield.  For Local Authority staff who provide advice and make informed decisions about energy efficiency in traditional domestic buildings.

October

7 October.  Historic Characterisation and Spatial Planning. Bristol.  For Local Authority staff involved with Local Development Frameworks, regeneration projects and the assessment of planning applications in a historic context.

14 October.  Traditional Domestic Buildings and Energy Efficiency: Practical Advice for Local Authorities. Birmingham.  For Local Authority staff who provide advice and make informed decisions about energy efficiency in traditional domestic buildings.

28 October.  Traditional Domestic Buildings and Energy Efficiency: Practical Advice for Local Authorities. Oxford.  For Local Authority staff who provide advice and make informed decisions about energy efficiency in traditional domestic buildings.

November

4 November.   Conservation Areas: Appraisals and Management in Practice.  East Midlands.   This course will provide specialist training for Local Authority conservation and planning staff who are involved with the conservation and management of conservation areas.

18 November.   Conservation Areas: Appraisals and Management in Practice.  North East.  This course will provide specialist training for Local Authority conservation and planning staff who are involved with the conservation and management of conservation areas.

25 November.   Historic Characterisation and Spatial Planning. London.  This course will provide specialist training for Local Authority conservation and planning staff who are involved with the conservation and management of conservation areas.

December

2 December.   A Future for Historic School Buildings.  London.  This course will provide specialist training for Local Authority conservation and planning staff who are involved with school buildings.