Identifying a Future for Local Authority-owned Heritage Assets

An introductory training session for local authority officers to explore the opportunities, processes and grant funding for heritage assets.
About this Event

London Historic Buildings Trust welcomes you to a special training opportunity as part of our popular 'Building Futures' community training programme.

Led by London Historic Buildings Trust this training session explore how local authority-owned heritage assets can have a sustainable, impactful future for communities, and how to lay the strongest foundations when starting out.

The workshop is aimed at those local authority officers new to heritage projects, including staff within communities, regeneration, property, parks or other teams who are responsible for a heritage asset within the Council. Attendees will be interested in learning what the responsibilities are as the owner of a listed building; the opportunities and challenges for finding a new, or enhanced, future for heritage assets; and how these important parts of our landscape have the potential to bring a variety of benefits to communities.

We will be covering:

Part 1

Our Historic Environment - overview of current context and responsibilities for owners

Heritage Project vs Repair Project - what's the difference? Examples.

Benefits of a Heritage Project - what is the potential impact?

The Heritage Funding Landscape - current priorities, processes and best practice (including The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Historic England)

Refreshment Break

Part 2

What will determine a successful heritage project?

Working with Communities

Step by Step: Viability and resilience first, repairs and construction last

First Steps and Top Tips

Local Authority Case Studies

London Historic Buildings Trust

LHBT is the only London-wide building preservation trust. For 30 years’ the Trust has been rescuing and utilising heritage, whether that be bricks and mortar, or intangible heritage. Specifically, we facilitate communities to re-use the historic buildings that they value, and showcase their special heritage, finding viable and enterprising ways to support local need and aspiration with such projects.

About 'Building Futures'

Building Futures is LHBT’s in-person training programme, aimed at those who are new to developing heritage projects, including individuals, community or Friends groups, local authorities or anyone else who is interested in undertaking a project to save or promote a part of London’s heritage.

Delivered by LHBT, with specialist guest speakers, the training is focused on helping attendees understand what makes for a strong, sustainable project with outcomes for people, place and heritage. There is a focus on built heritage projects, but much of the principles of the training can be applied to heritage projects of any type, scale and scope.

LHBT takes Building Futures on the road, moving around London to bring our experience, advice, and support directly to local communities. Since 2023, we’ve delivered workshops for those in the boroughs of Enfield, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Haringey, Westminster, Brent, Islington and Camden, as well as numerous online sessions.