Government backs rural communities with best plans for the future (not Wales) Housing Minister John Healey and Rural Minister Dan Norris have ... read more
Should the Government abolish the edited version of the Electoral Register or should it be retained but with changes made as to who can purchase ... read more
Higher penalties for contravening data protection principles The Information Commissioner will soon be able to impose a penalty of up to £500,000 ... read more
Insurance against public liability Glaister and Others v Appleby-in-Westmorland Town Council (Law Society's Gazette, 7th January 2010, 2009 EWCA ... read more
Live music plans would lead to an increase in noise complaints, councils warn Responding to proposals from Licensing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe ... read more
Local Government pay 2010-2011 I am writing to let you know that the employers have today informed the three trade unions (UNISON, GMB and Unite) ... read more
Major national initiative to tackle rural fuel poverty (not Wales) A major pilot project has been launched by the Commission for Rural Communities ... read more
More measures to cut licensing red tape Licensing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has unveiled a range of proposals designed to cut licensing red tape, ... read more
New ACAS Code of Practice on Time off for Trade Union Duties and Activities comes into effect ACAS' new Code of Practice on Time Off for Trade ... read more
New figures confirm playing field safeguards are working (not Wales) New figures show that 96% of all planning applications affecting a sports ... read more