Part 12: Miscellaneous Section 230: Historic environment records Background
Historic Environment Records are an important source of information about the historic environment of any given area, especially its archaeology. They can help the public learn more about where they live and ensure local plans and planning decisions are informed by an understanding of an area’s history.
	All local authorities have access to some kind of Historic Environment Record, but they can vary in what type of information they hold and how up-to-date they are. This section introduces a new statutory duty for local authorities to have access to an up-to-date Historic Environment Record.