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Public participation can cut cost of public services
Published : 26 May 2015

The public can make a bigger contribution to cut the cost of public services, according to a new report from Northgate Public Services on People ... read more

Trust in council data security “dangerously low”
Published : 26 May 2015

When it comes to local government data security practices, public trust in their authority’s ability to keep their information safe is ... read more

Driving licence changes
Published : 26 May 2015

From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA. The counterpart ... read more

Communities will get power to block wind farms
Published : 26 May 2015

Communities will be given the power to block all future onshore wind farms under new Government measures, the new energy secretary has announced. ... read more

Bathing season opens with record clean waters
Published : 26 May 2015

England’s bathing season is officially open – and its best-loved seas and lakes are cleaner than ever. Last year, the English coast ... read more

Hen harriers: missing in Bowland
Published : 26 May 2015

Natural England is very concerned to hear of the missing male hen harriers from Bowland in Lancashire. Given the perilous status of the species, ... read more

Natural England statement on introduction of lynx
Published : 26 May 2015

The Eurasian lynx has been absent from Britain for about 1,300 years. As it is no longer recognised as a resident species, the release of lynx ... read more

Further intervention in Tower Hamlets
Published : 26 May 2015

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has, following the judgment of the Election Court on the 23 April 2015, proposed ... read more

Landmark ruling on homeless vulnerability
Published : 26 May 2015

Councils will be obliged to house more single homeless people following a landmark judgement regarding how they assess someone’s vulnerability. ... read more

Homelessness in Wales
Published : 26 May 2015

Clients living in Wales who are threatened with homelessness within 56 days are eligible for legal advice following implementation of housing ... read more

Banning order could stop child sex predators
Published : 26 May 2015

Predatory men suspected of grooming children for sex could be stopped immediately if a new type of banning order was introduced by the new government, ... read more

CHARITY COMMISSION INVESTIGATIONS
Published : 26 May 2015

The Veterans Charity The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into ... read more

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