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Farmers get help to cut pollution & boost profits
Published : 01 July 2004

Computer software designed to help farmers cut pollution and boost profits by managing their fertiliser use was launched today by the Department ... read more

Guidance on Local Government Investments in Wales
Published : 01 July 2004

Part 1 - background and commentary (1) policy background 1. Since 1990, local government investments have been regulated by the Local Authorities ... read more

Guidance on local government investments issued by the National Assembly for Wales under section 15(
Published : 01 July 2004

Application 1. This guidance is issued to all local authorities as defined in section 23 of the 2003 Act and in regulations made under that section. ... read more

National ID Card Scheme
Published : 01 July 2004

Legislation to establish a secure national UK ID cards scheme to ensure the UK and its citizens are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century, ... read more

Open access to the countryside - government decision on public places legislation
Published : 01 July 2004

Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael has announced his decision not to make regulations to limit the circumstances in which open access land, ... read more

Planning reform
Published : 01 July 2004

Delivering new homes to those who need them most is at the top of the Government's agenda says Housing and Planning Minister Keith Hill. Speaking ... read more

Regional quality of life indicators highlight progress & challenges across English regions
Published : 01 July 2004

Good progress is being made in tackling social, economic and environmental issues across the English regions, though challenges remain, according ... read more

State of the countryside 2004
Published : 01 July 2004

The government has welcomed a Countryside Agency report showing that for many, rural England is a good place to live. The State of the Countryside ... read more

The future of local government
Published : 01 July 2004

The ODPM has kicked off discussion on 10- Year Vision In a pamphlet published on 16 June. Tthe Government is seeking suggestions on the development ... read more

The Local Authorities (Capital Finance) (Consequential, Transitional & Saving Provisions) Order 20
Published : 01 July 2004

Made 1st March 2004 Laid before Parliament 8th March 2004 Coming into force 1st April 2004 Citation and commencement 1. This Order may ... read more