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Access to Information in Local Government
Published : 16 October 2002

The ODPM has published a policy paper on the current and future framework governing access to information for local authorities in England. ... read more
Cases
Published : 16 October 2002

Right to communal garden Mulvaney v Jackson and Others (The Times, 27 August 2002) The owners of cottages who had used as a communal garden ... read more
Clerks' pay
Published : 16 October 2002

There is no conclusion to date to the dispute over pay awards. The recommendation by ACAS and both sides is 3% from April 2002, plus 1% from ... read more
Consultation on the Accounts & Audit Regulations 2003
Published : 16 October 2002

The Secretary of State is minded to amend the Accounts and Audit Regulations 1996, which relate to the accounting arrangements of local authorities. ... read more
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Published : 16 October 2002

The Lord Chancellor's Department has issued a document entitled Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Publications Schemes. Central and Non-Departmental ... read more
Government consults on council performance measures
Published : 16 October 2002

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has published proposals for changes to Best Value Performance Indicators (BVPIs) for 2003/2004. ... read more
Government consults to better meet pension needs of local government workers
Published : 16 October 2002

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has published a discussion paper seeking comments on a range of possible options to ensure local ... read more
Government sweeps away red tape on council tax bills
Published : 16 October 2002

Councils will be able to decide what information is provided with council tax bills under changes set out by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister ... read more
Helping local authorities plan for better recreational land & buildings
Published : 16 October 2002

A good practice guide helping local planning authorities protect and provide high quality sport and recreational facilities has been launched ... read more
Measures to tackle poorly performing councils
Published : 16 October 2002

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has outlined the approach the Government plans to take to help turn around the poorest performing councils. ... read more
More brownfield land available
Published : 16 October 2002

More brownfield land is available for development according to figures published today. The continuing supply of brownfield land is important ... read more
New Rural Standards to boost services for local people
Published : 16 October 2002

Rural services standard 2002 reveals that a new rural standard for access to broadband in schools is to be introduced. A standard for Inland ... read more
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