February Edition

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A bigger say for the community in planning matters
Published : 01 February 2004

A new consultation document has been issued by the Planning Minister, Keith Hill, proposing possible changes to the planning appeal process. ... read more

A study of England's rural communities alongside the Review of the Rural White Paper
Published : 01 February 2004

Rural Affairs minister Alun Michael has published the first results from new research which shows in detail the changing nature of England's ... read more

ACRE delivers advice to Government on Farm-Scale Evaluations
Published : 01 February 2004

Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett has received advice on the results of the GM crop farm-scale evaluations from the Government's statutory ... read more

Cases
Published : 01 February 2004

Registration of town or village green R (on the application of Beresford) v City of Sunderland (House of Lords, 13 November 2003) A council ... read more

Co-Ordinated On-Line Register of Electors (CORE)
Published : 01 February 2004

The CORE (Co-ordinated On-line Register of Electors) project is designed to modernise the electoral registration process by introducing standardised ... read more

County councils will have a key role in new planning system
Published : 01 February 2004

Keith Hill has announced proposals to guarantee a central role for county councils in the new regional planning system. He is seeking an amendment ... read more

Elected Regional Assemblies: Consultation on fees & charges for counting officers in the regional
Published : 01 February 2004

Introduction As part of its programme of devolution and constitutional change, the Government has proposed establishing elected regional assemblies ... read more

Hazardous waste - an action plan for its reduction & environmentally sound management
Published : 01 February 2004

The Hazardous Waste Forum, set up by Government a year ago, has published an advisory document that sets out the key issues and actions that ... read more

Is it fair? Radical council tax revamp gives a local answer
Published : 01 February 2004

Local government is asking for LESS money from government, in radical plans for the reform of council tax published on 15 January. The proposals ... read more

New car tax rules
Published : 01 February 2004

The Government has introduced new car tax rules. The rules are good news for everyone, as they will result in safer roads and help the police ... read more

New powers for councils to limit council tax discounts on second homes & empty properties
Published : 01 February 2004

From 18th December local billing authorities can decide to reduce the council tax discount currently offered to second homes (50 per cent) to ... read more

Property Price Report shows 10.62% Increase in Prices
Published : 01 February 2004

Average house price in England and Wales now £161,665 according to the latest Land Registry's latest quarterly residential property price ... read more

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