In April 2009 English Heritage was designated by Government as a provider of Official Statistics. Two products produced by English Heritage were defined as official statistics:
- Heritage at risk (HAR)
- Listed buildings
As a designated provider of official statistics we will follow the regulations set out in the Code of Practice for Official Statistics January 2009 when producing, analysing and disseminating these statistics.
English Heritage response to the Code of Practice for Heritage at Risk
Below is outlined English Heritage's response to the Code of Practice and in particular its procedures in relation to pre-release access.
Publication date
- Heritage at Risk statistics 2011 were released on the 18 August 2011
Objectivity
- All HAR statistics (including trends) have been published as a stand alone document without any analytical comment from English Heritage (PDF only)
Transparency
- A stand alone methodology statement outlining the collection of HAR data is also available on the web site
Pre-release access
- Access to the data will be limited to those with direct involvement in the production and analysis of HAR statistics
- The following staff members will receive access to the HAR data 24 hours prior to release:
- Baroness Andrews (Chair)
- Simon Thurley (Chief Executive)
- Edward Impey (Director of Heritage Planning and Protection)
- Deborah Lamb (Director of National Advice and Information)
- Chris Smith (National Planning Director)
- Christine Wall and Beth McHattie (Communications Director and Head of Media)
- Communications Managers
- Planning Directors for nine EH regions
- Heritage representative (DCMS- TBC)
- No journalists or external organisations (apart from those involved in quality assurance) have been given access to the data prior to the 18 August.
