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ALAGO has just released a new report, Archaeology in Development Management. <\/em>You can download the report here – https:\/\/www.algao.org.uk\/archaeology-development-management<\/a><\/p>\n “New research into the benefits of archaeology work undertaken under the control of Local Authorities across Britain has been published by the Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers (ALGAO) today (6th<\/sup> September 2019)<\/p>\n Archaeological work was fully incorporated into the planning system across the UK in the early 1990s to manage the impacts that development may have upon the historic environment. The report presents the results of research conducted by Landward Research Ltd for ALGAO:UK, on the archaeology sector in developmental management and its contributions in England, Scotland and Wales.<\/p>\n The report looks at; the positive impact the existing system makes on the sector and beyond, how successful the existing system is and whether it is delivering the process it was created for.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the first detailed piece of research into the topic by ALGAO and it highlights the savings produced by the current system as well it\u2019s the contribution to the economy:<\/p>\n John Lawson, Chair of ALGAO said<\/b>:<\/p>\n \u2018\u2019Today\u2019s report by Landward Research has highlighted the essential role currently played by our members in providing expert in-house advise to our Authorities. We enable the conservation of our historic environment at a local level whilst supporting successful development, employment and tourism. Local Authorities are at the heart of promoting the wider public benefits of our rich historic environment, for the benefit of all<\/p>\n \u201cThis report demonstrates the value of incorporating archaeological services into the planning system, and the positive impact this approach can have in terms of the economy and understanding of our historic environment.\u201d<\/p>\n Kenneth Aitchison, Chief Executive Officer of FAME, the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers<\/a>, said: \u201cThis report is really important. It shows the value of ALGAO expertise and emphasises the critical need for this in the planning system. It is ALGAO members\u2019 expertise in local authority planning archaeology that enables FAME members to deliver high-quality archaeological investigations that provide real benefits to society. Without ALGAO, FAME wouldn\u2019t be able to do the work we do\u201d.<\/p>\n\n