The Association provides a forum representing archaeologists working for local authorities and national parks throughout the UK. Its members are senior professional archaeologists employed by local authorities to provide advice on archaeological conservation and management.
The range of interest of ALGAO members embraces all aspects of the historic environment including archaeology, built environment and historic landscapes. The Association, through the component national associations, and subject and (in England) regional committees, co-ordinates and presents members' views on a wide range of interests.
ALGAO News
IfA and ALGAO are developing an IfA Standard and guidance to cover the role of providing archaeological advice by historic environment services. A draft has been issued for consultation; deadline 17 February.
Details of a two-day International conference to be held at Orkney College, Kirkwall, Orkney 29-30th May 2012 , are now available from the Conference website
Links to the latest news on Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE)and the Environmental Stewardship scheme are available from the agri-environment England page.
The response sets out concerns that the draft Framework as it stands reduces the protection of the historic environment (particularly undesignated assets) through the planning system.
The new ALGAO website was launched in October 2011.
The 2011 issue of the ALGAO:Scotland Newsletter is now avalable.
