Engl Heritage Conserv Bull 33

A report on the conference, held in London in October 1997 to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. England's World Heritage Sites are briefly described and the procedures for nominating new sites are discussed. New plans for the Stonehenge site are also reported. [Note: pp 2--3 are reprinted in an erratum circulated with this issue of the Bulletin].

Reports on the launch of a campaign by the Clay Roof Tile Council to promote the use of traditional roofing materials, and a travelling exhibition of the same.

Discusses the definition of the scope of the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 following a judgement in the case of Shimizu (UK) Ltd v Westminster City Council and the subsequent DETR Circular 14/97.

Summarises the results of a survey of members of the Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers, carried out to assess the current state of local authority archaeological services in England.

Considers the role English Heritage would play under a proposed Greater London Authority.