Advocacy
As the representative of commercially-funded operators, FAME seeks to influence change within the management of the historic environment, through appropriate consultation with other sectors of the profession.
Through research, consultation, campaigns and relationship building we work to influence the policies of UK and local government and professional heritage practice throughout the UK and Ireland.
Through its advocacy activities FAME aims to:
- Extend its reach and influence as the Voice of Commercial Archaeology
- Enhance the market valuation of the contribution made to economic development and conservation by archaeologists and cultural heritage professionals
- Grow our reputation as a valued and trusted consultee
- Represent and promote the interests of members by leading debate with heritage organizations, government and the construction sector
- Become the authoritative source of information on technical development, business practice and regulatory compliance for the sector
Browse some of our advocacy work here:
Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland Magazine 2023 Call for Submissions
Scotland's Archaeology Strategy has opened for the Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2023 publication. It seeks to showcase the value Archaeology ...
FAME seeking views on: Shortage Occupation List – call for evidence 2023
The Migrant Advisory Council, which advises the Government on which occupations are on the Shortage Occupation List, has made a ...
Retention of the archaeology and heritage programme at the University of Worcester
FAME has written to the University of Worcester about the retention of the archaeology and heritage programme: FAME-Letter-University-of-WorcesterDownload ...
HS2 and Project Bank Accounts
HS2 Ltd has announced it will approve the use of Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) across key contracts on Phase One ...
Letter from Archaeology to the UK Prime Minister
FAME and many of the leading archaeology bodies have written to the Prime Minister about upcoming changes to the planning ...
Archaeology Industry Working Group Statement on COVID-19 Working
The following statement has been put out by the Industry Working Group. Please find the full signed version as a ...
Mineral Extraction and Archaeology – Advice Updated
In 2008, the Minerals and Historic Environment Forum (MHEF) and Historic England produced a Practice Guide 'Minerals Extraction and Archaeology: ...
Archaeology on the Shortage Occupation List: Omission Clarification
FAME, CIfA and CBA all respond to a consultation on what should be included in the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) ...
Trial Pitting Questionnaire – Responses by 31st October
FAME have been in discussions with AGS – the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists – and we consider that ...
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