Year: 2020

Rescue Says: Build, Build, Build – but what about the consequences?

News, Rescue Says / June 30, 2020

Boris Johnson has today announced a range of proposed measures aimed at shocking the British Economy back into life following the COVID-19 crisis and Brexit uncertainty. These include a repeated commitment to reform the planning system. Amongst specific measures mentioned in the official press release (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-build-build-build) are previously-announced proposals to extend permitted development rights and …

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RESCUE’s response to Historic England’s Local Authority Strategic Framework Consultation

Featured, Headline, News / May 24, 2020

Historic England have recently consulted on their Local Authority Strategic Framework Consultation. This framework is intended to prioritise the partnership work they undertake with local authorities, which underpins the heritage management system in England. Overall, we believe the stated objectives, activities and outcomes include some valuable points but with a rather heavy emphasis on passive …

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Rescue says: Coronavirus – What about the archaeology?

News, Rescue Says / March 28, 2020

Public health and personal safety are paramount: Archaeological site work should not be continuing whilst the current national coronavirus protection measures are in place. It is not an essential service and the travel involved is not necessary. As at late March 2020 Government guidance says one should only go to work outside one’s home if …

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Rescue says: A303 Stonehenge tunnel not yet a certainty

News, Rescue Says / March 12, 2020

Yesterday’s Budget appeared to signal the final nail in the coffin for groups protesting the A303  proposals at Stonehenge –  but contrary to what the Chancellor appeared to say, a green light hasn’t suddenly been switched on for the A303 tunnel, just a continued commitment (since 2014) of HMG to “get it done” and that …

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