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Have your cake and eat it
Published : 30 January 2014

More people across the UK will be able to organise street parties, charity fundraisers and get-togethers without the fear of ‘red-tape’. ... read more
Guide to structures and rights of way
Published : 30 January 2014

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published its guidance to local authorities on authorizing structures such as stiles ... read more
Lake District to be nominated for World Heritage status
Published : 30 January 2014

Following a long campaign by the area’s many fans, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has announced that the popular walking destination of the ... read more
Changes to livestock movement rules will save Ł70 million
Published : 30 January 2014

Cuts to burdensome red tape will make it easier for farming businesses to flourish and improve our ability to prevent and control the spread ... read more
New network to protect valuable marine life
Published : 30 January 2014

Twenty-seven new Marine Conservation Zones have been created to help better protect our rich marine life. These will join more than 500 marine ... read more
Four million trees to be planted
Published : 30 January 2014

The Government is investing £30 million in the next financial year to support the planting of 2,000 hectares of new woodland with four ... read more
National Minimum Wage penalties increased
Published : 30 January 2014

Rogue employers who do not pay their workers the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will face an increased penalty of up to £20,000 as part of ... read more
Be ‘Cyber Streetwise’
Published : 30 January 2014

The ‘Cyber Streetwise’ campaign aims to change the way people view online safety and provide the public and businesses with the skills ... read more
UK set to lead the way for smart cities
Published : 30 January 2014

Government, cities, businesses and universities are joining forces to make sure that the UK is leading the global race to develop smarter cities. ... read more
Measures to tackle extremism
Published : 30 January 2014

New measures to tackle extremism and radicalisation across the UK have been proposed by the Prime Minister’s Extremism Taskforce. The ... read more
Local authority parking strategies
Published : 30 January 2014

CONSULTATIONS Local authority parking strategies We invite your views on current local authority parking strategies and on options we are considering ... read more
Consultation on new regional aid map
Published : 30 January 2014

Regional aid is typically offered as capital investment for businesses in less prosperous local economies, given assisted area status. Programmes ... read more
Chairman of Natural England
Published : 30 January 2014

Andrew Sells has been formally appointed as the new Chairman of Natural England. There is a requirement for an appointee’s political activity ... read more
Ministerial changes
Published : 30 January 2014

Simon Hughes MP to be appointed as a Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice following the resignation from government of the Rt Hon Lord ... read more
NEW YEAR HONOURS Local Government sector:
Published : 30 January 2014

Local Government sector: Cllr Paul Carter, Leader of Kent County Council, receives a CBE for services to local government Ann Lucas, Member ... read more
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