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A workable & affordable Local Government Pension Scheme from April 2008
Published : 01 May 2007

Local Government Minister Phil Woolas has unveiled a package of improvements to the Local Government Pension Scheme making it fairer and more ... read more

Animal Welfare Act is launched
Published : 01 May 2007

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 came into force on 6th April. The Act introduces a duty of care for pet owners to do all that is reasonable to ensure ... read more

Coalfields discover they have a second life
Published : 01 May 2007

More than 16,000 jobs have been created in former coalfield areas over the last ten years and 4,500 football pitches' worth of previously derelict ... read more

Councillors Commission calls for evidence
Published : 01 May 2007

Many people will be getting a knock on their door over the next few weeks as council candidates pound the streets canvassing for the local elections. ... read more

Design manual aims to put well-designed residential streets at the heart of sustainable communities
Published : 01 May 2007

New guidance on street design aims to breathe new life into communities by creating safe and sustainable environments for residents, Transport ... read more

DirectgovKids: Giggles, Gigabytes (and Government)
Published : 01 May 2007

Children will be able to find out about Government, public services and the world around them in a fresh, fun and informative way through a new ... read more

DTI consults on streamlined workplace dispute resolution
Published : 01 May 2007

The DTI launched a consultation today on how to improve the way employment disputes are resolved, while preserving existing employees' rights. ... read more

Electoral Commission sets out agenda to enforce democratic standards
Published : 01 May 2007

Political parties and candidates will face greater scrutiny of their finances and spending, the Electoral Commission announced when it unveiled ... read more

Home Office responsibilities to change
Published : 01 May 2007

On 29th March 2007, the Prime Minister announced major changes to the Home Office. The Home Office will take on a stronger role in tackling the ... read more

Hosepipe ban rules to be updated
Published : 01 May 2007

Proposals for modernising the hosepipe ban legislation have been published for consultation. The Government made a commitment last summer to ... read more

Low level radioactive waste policy announced
Published : 01 May 2007

A new UK policy for managing solid low level radioactive waste has been published by the UK Government and the devolved administrations. The ... read more

Minister launches new drive for council improvements
Published : 01 May 2007

The Local Government Minister, Phil Woolas, has published the Business Improvement Package (BIP) for local authorities one of the key commitments ... read more

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