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:
Cheshire West and Chester Council Budget Consultation: Archaeological Planning and Advisory Service
FAME has responded to the Cheshire West and Chester Council Budget Consultation regarding the Archaeological Planning and Advisory Service. Our ...
English Heritage New Model consultation: FAME response
FAME has responded to the English Heritage New Model consultation. Though we have no objection in principle to the proposed ...
The future of local government archaeology services: call for written evidence
In response to issues raised by representatives of the archaeological sector at an event organised by the Archaeology Forum in ...
Proposed cuts to services in Worcestershire
Worcestershire County Council is consulting on a proposed funding cut of 44% by 2016 to its highly-acclaimed Worcestershire Archive and ...
Proposed cuts to services in Tyne and Wear
Gateshead Council is consulting on proposals to cut by 50% its funding for the joint Tyne and Wear Specialist Conservation ...
Merseyside HER – new access fees
Despite representations from FAME and other heritage bodies, Merseyside Archaeological Service was closed in March 2011. National Museums Liverpool has ...
Second response to Consultation on a draft IfA Standard and guidance for the provision of specialist advice and procurement of services in relation to archaeology and cultural heritage
We has provided IfA with a response to their second draft: IfA-Procurement-Consultation-v2Download ...
NVQ in Archaeological Practice Funding
FAME has expressed concern about the proposals to withdraw funding for candidates for the NVQ in Archaeological Practice: NVQ-LetterDownload ...
Consultation on the draft IfA Standard and guidance for archaeological advice and procurement of archaeological services
FAME has responded to IfA's consultation on their Standard and guidance for archaeological advice and procurement of archaeological services: IfA-Procurement-ConsultationDownload ...
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