Heritage Counts 2008 is the seventh annual survey of the state of England’s historic environment. This year’s report includes a focus on the challenges facing the historic environment as a result of climate change.

Alongside the national report are nine regional reports which provide further detail on the state of the historic environment in each of England’s regions.

Heritage Counts provides decision-makers with the data and information they need to make informed choices about the historic environment. It also highlights any key changes in the sector over the past year. The national report contains information on:

• Historic assets
• Historic assets at risk
• Planning consents
• Funding in the historic sector
• Employment and skills
• Economic and social benefits (participation, volunteering, education, regeneration, community cohesion)

Heritage Counts is prepared by English Heritage on behalf of the Historic Environment Review Executive Committee and the Regional Historic Environment Forums.