Publication Scheme

This is Historic England’s Guide to Information, which lists the information that we routinely make publicly available. We follow the model publication scheme provided by the Information Commissioner's Office.

The Freedom of Information Act requires us to publish information under certain headings, termed 'classes'.

Information regarding which services are charged for and links to costs can also be found here.

Contents
  1. Class 1: Who we are and what we do
  2. Class 2: What we spend and how we spend it
  3. Class 3: What our priorities are and how we are doing
  4. Class 4: How we make decisions
  5. Class 5: Policies and procedures
  6. Class 6: Lists and registers
  7. Class 7: The services we offer

Class 1: Who we are and what we do

Organisational information, structures, locations and contacts.

Roles & responsibilities

  • Executive Team

    The Chief Executive is supported by an Executive Team comprising the Executive Directors of Historic England's five operational groups.

  • About Us

    Historic England is the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment.

  • Who We Are

    Historic England's senior management, governance and standards.

  • What We Do

    Learn about Historic England's role to protect England's historic environment, and how we go about it.

Class 2: What we spend and how we spend it

Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit.

Financial statements, budgets and variance reports

  • Capital programme

    Historic England's Annual Report and Accounts 2021/22 includes the audited accounts and performance and accountability reports.

  • Spending reviews

    Historic England's Annual Report and Accounts 2021/22 includes the audited accounts and performance and accountability reports.

  • Financial audit reports

    Historic England's Annual Report and Accounts 2021/22 includes the audited accounts and performance and accountability reports.

Senior staff and board members’ allowances and expenses

Pending

Class 3: What our priorities are and how we are doing

Strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews

Internal and external performance reviews

  • Corporate Plan

    Our Corporate Plan provides a framework for our work as an organisation with a focus on six priority areas.

  • Historic England Tailored Review

    A review to assess the ongoing need for Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) and scrutinising a number of key areas.

Class 4: How we make decisions

Decision making processes and records of decisions.

Major policy proposals and decisions

  • Our Planning Services

    Find out about the services we offer to support people involved in managing change to the historic environment.

  • Advice

    Our expert advice to help you care for and protect historic places.

  • Search the List

    Search the only official list of protected historic sites. Use our map search to see which buildings or sites are protected.

  • Committees

    Find out about the role of Historic England's committees.

Internal communications guidance and criteria used for decision making ie process systems and key personnel

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  • Technical Guidance

    See our guidance on conserving buildings, making historic places accessible for disabled people, dealing with flooding and surveying.

  • Latest Advice and Guidance

    Find out what advice and guidance we have published in the last six months.

  • A-Z of Guidance

    Browse and download from our A-Z list of Historic England advice and guidance.

Class 5: Policies and procedures

Current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering services and responsibilities.

Policies and procedures for the provision of services

  • Access to Information

    Here you can find out about our data protection policy and how you can access any of your information that we may hold.

  • Conservation Principles

    Here you can find information on the Conservation Principles that Historic England uses.

  • Research Strategy & Agenda

    The Research Strategy and Agenda for Historic England sets out what research we do or fund and is a tool for collaboration with academic researchers

  • Archive Policies and Guidance

    Policies and guidance from the Historic England Archive.

  • Guidance for Grants Projects

    This guide will help you apply for grant funding from Historic England through the Heritage Protection Commissions and Capacity Building Programme.

  • Access Policy

    This policy applies to the holdings of the Historic England Archive (HEA). It does not relate to records held elsewhere in Historic England.

Policies and procedures for the recruitment and employment of staff

  • The Rules We Follow

    The downloadable pdfs on this page explain how the Commission and its advisory committees operate.

  • Working for us

    Interested in a career at Historic England? We’re always looking for passionate people with fresh perspectives to join us.

  • Everyone's Welcome

    We’re looking for new ways to promote the past. To make it inclusive to all, we need people with fresh perspectives, from all walks of life, to join.

Customer service

Records management and personal data policies

Charging regimes and policies

  • Prices for the Enhanced Advisory Services

    As a public body, we aim to cover the costs of these services. For each service, we will assess your case and provide a cost estimate.

  • Archive Price List

    Find out more about our free and paid-for services and other charges that may apply when you use our Archive.

  • Information Request Charges

    We do not generally charge for information included in our Publication Scheme, but here you can find out where charges may apply and who to contact.

Class 6: Lists and registers

Class 7: The services we offer

External links