Heritage advisory service

A heritage advisory service involves appointment of a heritage expert to give advice to Council, residents and businesses on all aspects of local heritage conservation including maintenance and repairs, renovations, additions and advice on funding and incentives, policy and strategic heritage advice. Council’s heritage advisory service is jointly funded between state and local government under the Local Government Heritage Grants program. 

The roles and functions of heritage advisory services can be summarised as follows: 

Advisors assist the general community by providing: 

• first point of contact for owners and residents - available for free consultation
• education of community in heritage issues
• raised awareness of breadth and value of heritage places
• assistance in interpreting community wishes regarding heritage
• an explanation of relevant heritage legislation and regulations
• facilitation of contact between individuals and council/state government
• advice on relevant sources of funding and non-financial contributions
• advisors assist local government by providing:
• heritage and conservation advice for owners
• planning process input
• expert advice on development applications affecting heritage
• development of policy initiatives in associated areas
• delegated authority for places listed in the state register
• provision of cost efficient heritage services
• liaison with other community heritage bodies 
• conservation of council-owned assets 

Should you wish to speak with Council heritage advisor on any specific matters relating to heritage, please contact Council’s customer service team on 1300 136 833 and request to book a time. Council’s heritage advisor visits Armidale on the first Tuesday of every month and is usually available between 9am and 12noon, by appointment.