16th September 2011, 06:23 AM
We should keep track of examples of 'news' stories that blame heritage professionals for hold-ups in the planning system.....
Latest example. Radio 5 news this morning 16.09.2011 6.10 am.
A 'news' item on why private rents are increasing month on month in some areas of the UK and as a result hitting the poorest sections of society........According to the BBC, this was due to a shortage of available properties which is due to the difficulties house builders face with the planning system. The BBC concluded, 'if more houses were being built rents would go down. There is some hope that government attempts to 'free up' the planning system will result in more houses being built although this is aim is currently being opposed by bodies such as the National Trust'.....
From which I guess the general public might conclude: 'My rent is going up, I think I will blame an archaeologist!!'
Latest example. Radio 5 news this morning 16.09.2011 6.10 am.
A 'news' item on why private rents are increasing month on month in some areas of the UK and as a result hitting the poorest sections of society........According to the BBC, this was due to a shortage of available properties which is due to the difficulties house builders face with the planning system. The BBC concluded, 'if more houses were being built rents would go down. There is some hope that government attempts to 'free up' the planning system will result in more houses being built although this is aim is currently being opposed by bodies such as the National Trust'.....
From which I guess the general public might conclude: 'My rent is going up, I think I will blame an archaeologist!!'
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