Stopping the Rot Liverpool LeafletHELM 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. An electronic 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, 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 now 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.

March

4th March.  Finding a Future for Traditional Farm Buildings: From Spatial Planning to Local Action.  Worcester.  For Local Authority strategic planners and key stakeholders who deal with rural land management issues in the historic environment.

11th March.  The Care, Conservation and Management of Change of London’s Historic Fire Stations. London.  For London conservation, planning and historic buildings staff who are involved with the conservation and management of London's historic fire stations.  For further details about this course and to reserve your place, please contact:  Cindy.Molenaar@english-heritage.org.uk  

25th March.  Traditional Domestic Buildings and Energy Efficiency: Practical Advice for Local Authorities.  Castlefield, Manchester.  For Local Authority staff who provide advice and make informed decisions about energy efficiency measures in traditional domestic buildings.  English Heritage and invited speakers will discuss the different ways to make traditional domestic buildings more energy efficient without damaging their special character and performance. 

April

22nd April.  Stopping the Rot.  Exeter.  For Local Authority staff working in planning, conservation, development control and legal departments.  Colleagues from Building Preservation Trusts will also find this training useful.  EH & invited specialists will use case studies to illustrate how existing statutory powers including Urgent Works Notices, Repairs Notices and Compulsory Purchase Orders can be used effectively.

May

6th May.  Stopping the Rot. Liverpool.  For Local Authority staff working in planning, conservation, development control and legal departments.  Colleagues from Building Preservation Trusts may also find this training useful. EH & invited specialists will use case studies to illustrate how existing statutory powers including Urgent Works Notices, Repairs Notices and Compulsory Purchase Orders can be used effectively.

20th May. Archaeology in Planning and Development. Tyne and Wear. For Local Authority staff including planners and conservation officers. Professionals from the built environment and development sectors, and archaeologists wishing to specialise in planning and development archaeology may also find this training useful.

June

3rd June.  Historic Charactersation and Spatial Planning.  Luton.  For Local Authority staff involved with Local Development Frameworks, regeneration projects and the assessment of planning applications in a historic context.

17 June.  Historic Charactersation and Spatial Planning.  London.  For Local Authority staff involved with Local Development Frameworks, regeneration projects and the assessment of planning applications in a historic context.

July

8 July.  Cemeteries: Conservation & Management. Ipswich.  For Local Authority staff, cemetery managers and othersworking in the local authority bereavement service. 

15 July.  Historic Charactersation and Spatial Planning.  Hereford. For Local Authority staff involved with Local Development Frameworks, regeneration projects and the assessment of planning applications in a historic context.

Additional courses are being planned for autumn and winter 2010 and will be uploaded onto this webpage when confirmed.