March Edition

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Boost for council funding confirmed
Published : 01 March 2001

Local authorities across England will share over £44 billion of Government grant in 2001/2002. This represents a funding increase of 7.2% ... read more

Cases
Published : 01 March 2001

Copyright infringement by local authority Phonographic Performance Ltd v South Tyneside MBC 2000 ALL ER (D) 1960 (Chancery Division). Under the ... read more

Councils sign on the dotted line for better services
Published : 01 March 2001

The first Local Public Service Agreements (PSAs) have been signed Six councils have pledged to deliver extra improvements in key services to ... read more

Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2001 (SI 2001 No 21)
Published : 01 March 2001

This Order, which came into force on 1 February 2001, increases the limits on certain employment awards and similar payments as follows (the ... read more

Freedom of Information Act 2000
Published : 01 March 2001

The Freedom of Information Act gives members of the public certain rights to obtain information from government departments, public agencies, ... read more

General Principles of Conduct in Local Government: The Government's Final Proposals
Published : 01 March 2001

Introduction 1. In July 2000 the Government published a consultation paper setting out the nine general principles that it proposed should guide ... read more

Good news for wildlife, walkers & horse riders
Published : 01 March 2001

From today, people who harm endangered wildlife species will face jail sentences of up to two years and fines of up to £5000 under the ... read more

Government to consult on impact of seller's pack on low value homes
Published : 01 March 2001

The Government is to consult on options for addressing any problems seller's packs might present for sellers of low value homes in areas of low ... read more

New analysis of deprivation highlights rural problems
Published : 01 March 2001

Latest Countryside Agency analysis of deprivation indicators* highlight the need for the Agency's new strategy published today (22 January). ... read more

Planning watchdog publishes seventh report & welcomes the appointment of new chairman
Published : 01 March 2001

High standards are being maintained by the Planning Inspectorate Executive Agency according to the seventh annual report of the Advisory Panel ... read more

Regeneration Minister breathes fresh life into urban green spaces
Published : 01 March 2001

Regeneration Minister Beverley Hughes breathed fresh life into urban parks and green spaces today when she launched her vision for their future ... read more

Rural areas miss the mark on rights of way
Published : 01 March 2001

76% of rural rights of way are easy to use and 66% are well signposted from the road, according to a report by the Audit Commission. Yet this ... read more

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