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Putting communities in control
Published : 01 April 2008

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has announced radical plans to unlock talent in local communities and give people a real say on improving ... read more
Charities (Accounts & Reports) Regulations 2008 SI 2008/629)
Published : 01 April 2008

These Regulations (the 2008 Regulations), which extend only to England and Wales and come into force on 1st April 2008, make provision in respect ... read more
Consultation on Sustainable Communities Act 2007
Published : 01 April 2008

The Government has published a consultation on the Sustainable Communities Act 2007. The Act, which received royal assent in October, allows ... read more
Cutting road works' disruption - better training & more powers for councils
Published : 01 April 2008

New proposals aimed at helping reduce disruption by ensuring that road works are carried out efficiently, safely and to the highest standards ... read more
End of the road for 'Discovering Lost Ways': a new beginning for historic rights of way?
Published : 01 April 2008

The Ramblers' Association has welcomed Natural England's decision to scrap the ill-fated 'Discovering Lost Ways Project', and to make a fresh ... read more
Government approves new £5.73 Minimum Wage Rate
Published : 01 April 2008

The adult National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate will rise from £5.52 to £5.73. The rate for 18-21 year olds will also increase from £4.60 ... read more
Government toilet plans: All cisterns go
Published : 01 April 2008

Local councils are being encouraged to do more to halt the decline of the great British public loo and to adopt pioneering new approaches to ... read more
Institute for Sport, Parks & Leisure (ISPAL)
Published : 01 April 2008

The Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure has moved to the following address: Abbey House, 1650 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading, Berkshire ... read more
Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: Housing in an Ageing Society
Published : 01 April 2008

The Government has published a major new housing strategy giving older people greater choice and addressing the challenges of an ageing population. ... read more
Local Authorities acclaimed for exceptional public service
Published : 01 April 2008

Local Government Minister Parmjit Dhanda has announced 44 innovative local authorities as winners in the 2008 Beacon awards. The awards, which ... read more
Local authorities working together on waste: consultation published
Published : 01 April 2008

Neighbouring local authorities, working together, could deliver better integrated and cost-effective waste services, a consultation paper outlines. ... read more
Local Democracy needs you
Published : 01 April 2008

Local people are being given the opportunity to have their say on improving local services and reviving communities as Hazel Blears calls for ... read more
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