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Bill paves the way for England's first directly elected Regional Assemblies
Published : 19 December 2002

The next steps to give people across England the opportunity to decide whether they wish to have a directly elected assembly has been published. ... read more

Cleaner & safer public places - options for reform
Published : 19 December 2002

Litter, graffiti, fly-tipping, fly-posting, constant noisy fireworks, faulty burglar alarms and nuisance lighting are some of the key quality ... read more

Cleaner, Safer, Greener - Government sets out aims for Britain's public spaces
Published : 19 December 2002

Litter, graffiti and the fear of crime - the issues cited most often as the reasons people stay away from the nation's public spaces - are to ... read more

Clear water policy priorities for the future
Published : 19 December 2002

A strategy which charts a future for water over the next 20 years was published today by Water Minister Elliot Morley. The aim is to produce ... read more

Consultation begins to streamline the 2004 European & Local Elections
Published : 19 December 2002

Proposals to move the 2004 English local elections and Greater London Authority elections to the same time as the European Parliamentary elections ... read more

Cornish language to receive official status
Published : 19 December 2002

The Cornish language is to be recognised by the Government under the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages. In answer to a Parliamentary ... read more

Councils freed from Whitehall controls
Published : 19 December 2002

A substantial devolution of power to local government has been announced by Local Government Minister, Nick Raynsford, in a substantial package ... read more

Guide to Better Access for Disabled People
Published : 19 December 2002

A guide to help local authorities and transport companies improve accessibility for disabled people has been published by the Department for ... read more

James Strachan appointed Chairman of Audit Commission
Published : 19 December 2002

James Strachan has been appointed Chairman of the Audit Commission and will assume his responsibilities immediately. The independent Commission ... read more

New powers for councils to improve services by limiting discounts on second homes
Published : 19 December 2002

Communities across the country will benefit from new powers which will enable councils to fund improvements in local services, such as more affordable ... read more

New powers for parish councils will benefit communities
Published : 19 December 2002

Local communities are set to benefit from new powers being given to town and parish councils to spend more per elector on projects that directly ... read more

Plans to improve rare habitat protection
Published : 19 December 2002

A joint consultation paper on plans for changes to the Conservation (Natural Habitats &c.) Regulations 1994 to help safeguard rare species ... read more

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