7th February 2012, 08:11 PM
NWAAS: doesn't trip off the tongue but it's not a bad idea. I like the GLAAS set-up, personally. A similar framework exists in the West of Scotland (WOSAS), and probably other places (anyone care to enlighten me?). Of course, such an organisation in the North West of England would still have to be funded..
Kev I assume you are referring to the Localism Act, which I'd forgotten about (I didn't give it much thought last year as it looked more like a Developer's Charter than anything for local people). It's a big and complex document, and there might be opportunities for heritage protection within it (e.g. local lists and Neighbourhood Planning Authorities), but it's not of use in opposing the cuts in Manchester. It's very much part of the Big Society agenda, so it's designed to give communities the powers to 'do it themselves' without any hope of assistance from a council heritage advisor.
Kev I assume you are referring to the Localism Act, which I'd forgotten about (I didn't give it much thought last year as it looked more like a Developer's Charter than anything for local people). It's a big and complex document, and there might be opportunities for heritage protection within it (e.g. local lists and Neighbourhood Planning Authorities), but it's not of use in opposing the cuts in Manchester. It's very much part of the Big Society agenda, so it's designed to give communities the powers to 'do it themselves' without any hope of assistance from a council heritage advisor.