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Ministerial appointments to the House of Lords
Published : 01 October 2011

The Queen has been pleased to approve the following appointments: Lord Henley, currently Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department ... read more
More communities chosen to try out new planning powers (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2011

New powers to give local people unprecedented influence to determine the future of their areas are to be tried out in 36 more front-runner areas, ... read more
New power to local people over National Parks (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2011

Local people will have more say in the running of National Parks in their areas, under new Big Society plans announced by Defra. Anyone who lives ... read more
New strategy to save & protect England's Wildlife (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2011

A plan to create better habitats and join up the homes of some of England's most iconic wildlife has been published by Environment Secretary ... read more
Positive planning to let good schools grow (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2011

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has introduced new planning measures to support the expansion of popular state schools and the creation of ... read more
Regulated entertainment
Published : 01 October 2011

The Government has announced plans for a wholesale deregulation of entertainment licensing in the UK. The proposals, part of the Government's ... read more
Small firms & small shops across country tax break support revealed (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2011

Figures have been published showing how the country's 'small business capitals' are benefiting from dedicated double tax breaks. They reveal ... read more
Speed camera information now available (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2011

Detailed information on specific speed camera sites has been published as part of the Government's drive to increase transparency. So far 75 ... read more
The Audit Commission - appointment of new commissioners (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2011

Robert Light has been appointed to the Audit Commission Board. Councillor Light joins as the Conservative representative on the Board and brings ... read more
The Police Reform & Social Responsibility Act 2011
Published : 01 October 2011

This Act received the Royal Assent on 15 September 2011. The Act moves the decision-making on policing away from government to communities giving ... read more
Thousands better protected against floods (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2011

82,000 households in England are now better defended against flood risk - exceeding the three year government set target by 37,000 homes - a ... read more
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