3rd April 2007, 01:59 PM
What is also relevant is the dire financial position the County Council finds itself in. Considered a 'wealthy' county it is severely capped, but it has a disproportionately high level of poverty but does not qualify for extra funding. The County and District councils are looking for savings and being an area where several archaeological units work, the County Archaeologcial Unit may be considered a luxury they do not need and is thus an easy target...