7390 Research into the impacts of local authority cuts in the South West

The South West of England has a significant proportion of England’s designated heritage – a quarter of its listed buildings and one third of its scheduled ancient monuments. The historic environment is vital to the region’s economy, both as a central plank of its tourism economy and as a contributor to the quality of place which attracts businesses and inward investment. Local government bears the greatest part of the responsibility for care and conservation of this rich resource. Historic England research ha...