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Publication of the Southport Report: Realising the benefits of planning–led investigation in the historic environment: a framework for delivery
Jul 15th
This week saw the launch of the eagerly-awaited report of the Southport Group, on the public benefits of development-led investigation of the historic environment. The report, based on extensive sector consultation, outlines recommendations for change and calls for sign-up from historic environment practitioners, developers and planners. To download a copy of the report, click here
FAME response to Fenland District Council
Jun 30th
Newly-installed Fenland District Council Leader Alan Melton has shocked the archaeological world with an announcement that conservation rules in the district are to be relaxed and pre-application archaeological evaluations no longer required. The full text of his speech can be viewed here. FAME has written to Councillor Melton, emphasising the importance of pre-application assessment, and the potential risk of costly delays and disruption should archaeological deposits be revealed once development is underway. More >
FAME Forum 2011: speaker summaries
Jun 29th
This year’s FAME Forum will be held in association with the Society of Museum Archaeologists, and will bring together speakers from both organisations and other leading figures to discuss how we can plan a more sustainable future for our archaeological archives. More >
Trouble in Store: facing up to the archaeological archives crisis
May 17th
This year’s FAME Forum will consider the growing crisis facing our archaeological archives. Such has been the growth in fieldwork since 1990 that overstretched museums in many parts of the country are refusing to accept any more archaeological archives. As a result, FAME members are storing a growing volume of excavated material which is undeposited and inaccessible. More >
Job Losses in Archaeology, April 2011
May 10th
The latest survey of Job Losses in Archaeology shows that the rate of job losses in the sector appears to have slowed, with business confidence showing very slight signs of recovery. More >
Recommendations for improving historic environment practice – the Southport Group seeks your views
Apr 8th
The Southport Group has launched an online public consultation to gather opinion on a ground-breaking draft report that outlines recommendations and products for improving historic environment practice to ensure delivery of consistent excellence in public benefit.
The consultation officially launches at the IfA Conference on 13 April and runs until 3 June 2011. All content can be found on the Southport webpage. More >
Southport Group opens online consultation on initial findings
Mar 4th
The Southport Group has launched an online video consultation to gather opinion on the initial findings of a series of workshops, held in January 2011, to explore ways of improving the sector’s ability to deliver the requirements of PPS5. More >
Job Losses in Archaeology, January 2011
Feb 11th
The latest survey of job losses in archaeology shows a significant fall in the number of people employed in archaeology in the second half of 2010, and a continuing decline in business confidence for 2011.
The survey, carried out by Landward Research Ltd on behalf of FAME and the IfA, covers the period July 2010-January 2011 and includes for the first time data from ALGAO on employment numbers in local government advisory services. More >
FAME sponsors IfA Conference session
Jan 31st
For the first time, FAME is sponsoring a session at the annual IfA Conference. With the theme Understanding Significance, the conference and training event will take place at the University of Reading, from 13-15 April 2011.
FAME is sponsoring the opening session on the Southport Group: towards a revitalisation of professional practice, chaired by MOLA Managing Director and FAME committee member Taryn Nixon, Chair of the Southport Group. More >
Job Losses in Archaeology, July 2010
Jan 6th
The latest survey of job losses in archaeology shows a slight increase in the number of people in archaeological employment over the three months from April to June 2010, but a significant decline in business confidence for the forthcoming year.