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:
Skills for the Future Programme
FAME has written a letter of support for the proposed Skills for the Future Programme: Skills-for-the-Future-LetterDownload ...
FAME responds to the National Planning Policy Framework
FAME has broadly welcomed the new National Planning Policy Framework, published yesterday. FAME welcomes the objectives of the new National ...
Archaeological archives: joint FAME, SMA and ALGAO Statement of Intent
Following our joint meeting on undeposited archaeological archives with the Society of Museum Archaeologists, we have agreed with SMA and ...
A new heritage organisation for Suffolk: Public consultation
FAME has responded to the public consultation about a new heritage organisation for Suffolk: Suffolk-CC-LetterDownload ...
FAME responds to draft National Planning Policy Framework
FAME has responded to the draft National Planning Policy Framework by welcoming its objective of delivering sustainable development, but expressing ...
Sandwell Archaeology Service
FAME has raised concern about plans to end the Sandwell Archaeology Service: Sandwell-LetterDownload ...
Kent Archaeological Resource Centre
FAME's response to the proposal for a Kent Archaeological Resource Centre: Kent-CC-LetterDownload ...
FAME responds to threat to Tees Archaeology
FAME has learned that Middlesbrough Council is considering withdrawing its funding from Tees Archaeology, the service which maintains the Historic ...
Publication of the Southport Report: Realising the benefits of planning–led investigation in the historic environment: a framework for delivery
This week saw the launch of the eagerly-awaited report of the Southport Group, on the public benefits of development-led investigation ...
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