Representing archaeological employers throughout the UK
Responses
FAME responds to Greater Manchester threat
Feb 20th
FAME has written to the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities to express its concern over the proposed closure of GMAU and the future provision of archaeological advice in Greater Manchester. More >
FAME responds to draft National Planning Policy Framework
Oct 14th
FAME has responded to the draft National Planning Policy Framework by welcoming its objective of delivering sustainable development, but expressing concerns about its degree of protection for undesignated assets, its lack of clarity about the development management process, and its lack of emphasis on the need for specialist expertise. More >
FAME responds to threat to Tees Archaeology
Sep 13th
FAME has learned that Middlesbrough Council is considering withdrawing its funding from Tees Archaeology, the service which maintains the Historic Environment Record and provides planning advice to the four unitary authorities of Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. FAME has written to the four local authorities urging them to continue funding the service. The full content of the letter may be viewed here.
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 >
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 >
FAME response to Planning Policy Statement 5: Planning for the Historic Environment (PPS5)
Apr 28th
FAME (The Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers) has given a cautious welcome to new government guidance on conserving the heritage. More >