22nd September 2011, 03:14 PM
Just to inform all, Sandwell MBC has decided to remove its commitment to Archaeology and make redundant both Borough Archaeologist and HER Officer. The Director of Planning has informed me that the council will no longer exercise any responsibility for any archaeology that may be unearthed during future development or by any other reason. Within the Equality Impact Assessment recommending the redundancies it states: "The functions are not core services to the planning service and could almost be considered luxury."
Regards,XXXXXXXXX
Regards,XXXXXXXXX