28th August 2006, 12:51 PM
I completely agree.It goes without saying that a complete re-appraisal of the ability of Council staff to fulfill their obligations is way overdue.Resources, funding and moreover, a clear mandate. I have to admit that I have a few problems understanding the fuller picture here.Tiz largely because I don`t see how curators/development/control/HER staff can be so under-resourced/funded to have such a serious impact upon the nature of our work and yet- they have (collectively) remained politely quiet about it for years. "Campaigns" require an organised provision of information to the public at large.Local Government staff work on behalf of said public-why have`nt they told them (loudly) and consistantly over the years? This is`nt a cheap dig at grown-ups by the way, I just don`t see it. HB is absolutely right- any campaign exposing the shameful way UK heritage is price-tagged and thrown to the wolves would be warmly welcomed by the public. Not sure about the tax issues though-would start another row!!
..knowledge without action is insanity and action without knowledge is vanity..(imam ghazali,ayyuhal-walad)
..knowledge without action is insanity and action without knowledge is vanity..(imam ghazali,ayyuhal-walad)