Photo: TBSBS Training to support skills in the construction industry - eleven of the 70 trainees funded by the Traditional Building Skills Bursary Scheme (TBSBS) since July 2007 are in the South West, covering diverse skills from earth building in Cornwall to stone masonry at Gloucester Cathedral. For further information go to www.buildingbursaries.org.uk.

South West

Heritage Counts 2009 is the eighth annual survey of the state of England's historic environment. It highlights the key developments in region the between 2008 and 2009 including information on the number of historical assets, planning consents, funding, participation in the heritage sector, heritage at risk and key policy developments.

This report is one of nine regional reports and has been prepared by English Heritage on behalf of the South West Heritage Forum.

This year, readers of Heritage Counts will be able to download the full indicator set for the South West as well as maps outlining listed and registered assets in the South West.