18th April 2012, 10:02 AM
David
I would not confuse the GLAAS service to London LPAs in London with the austerity cutbacks affecting archaeological advisory services across the UK. GLAAS has been the recognised advisor to 31 London Boroughs since 1992, including Waltham Forest. The case you highlight is simply an example of oversight, where the planners have not directly sought the views of GLAAS on this occassion, it in not an example of EH having to step in to cover for a service that has been cut.
I would not confuse the GLAAS service to London LPAs in London with the austerity cutbacks affecting archaeological advisory services across the UK. GLAAS has been the recognised advisor to 31 London Boroughs since 1992, including Waltham Forest. The case you highlight is simply an example of oversight, where the planners have not directly sought the views of GLAAS on this occassion, it in not an example of EH having to step in to cover for a service that has been cut.