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I know years ago it was fairly common practice for Councils to provide shortlists of 'suitable' consultants to local developers and the public etc, but I don't think many people would still do that - con land investigation is less unusual now, and I think we're all more aware of the risk of allegations of favouritism etc.
We try to balance being fair with being helpful, and it depends a bit on who's asking, if it's a member of the public for example, we'd offer quite a bit of advice and direction, but would expect a small developer to be more self-sufficient (dangerous assumption perhaps!).
We don't recommend consultants, but I will provide a list of firms that have carried out satisfactory and relevant work for the Council within the last 3-5 years, if asked. Usually though I just now refer people to the various online directories and suggest they check the accreditations of both the firm and the individual.
Steve Moreby
(snowy) Gloucester City Council
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From: Contaminated Land Management Discussion List on behalf of Clive Williams
Sent: Wed 06/01/2010 09:05
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Subject: Re: Consultant lists
We've had contacts from people who have been given our details via
the local Environment Agency office in the past plus occasional contact
via a local authority from small property developers.
I can see no real harm in councils giving details of consultants they
know of, it does not imply any form of warranty but you would be
advised to say implicitly you are not guaranteeing anything.
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