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Building for the future - a planning system fit for the 21st century
Published : 01 December 2004

The radical reform of England's planning system continued with a series of announcements by Planning Minister Keith Hill. Speaking at the Retail ... read more
CASES
Published : 01 December 2004

Exhumation of human remains In re St. Nicholas' Churchyard, Sevenoaks (Law Society's Gazette, 18 November 2004) The petitioner sought a faculty ... read more
Consultation on guidance for setting local speed limits
Published : 01 December 2004

The Department for Transport has invited comments on draft updated guidance for English local authorities about how they set local speed limits. ... read more
Efficient use of resources is key to enhancing services
Published : 01 December 2004

The Government has outlined how it plans to work with local authorities to achieve the efficiency target set out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer ... read more
Government blitz on nuisance vehicles
Published : 01 December 2004

A Government crackdown to rid Britain's streets of nuisance vehicles has been announced by Keith Hill, Minister for Urban Policy. The tough new ... read more
Government crackdown on illegal gypsy & traveller camps
Published : 01 December 2004

Communities affected by unauthorised gypsy and traveller encampments will benefit from new legislation contained in the Housing Act. The new ... read more
Home information packs
Published : 01 December 2004

Home Information Packs, a key component of the Government's package of housing reforms, will make home buying and selling more efficient, more ... read more
More homes on recycled land
Published : 01 December 2004

More homes are being built on recycled land and at higher densities, according to updated statistics published recently. Latest Land Use Change ... read more
Planners given help in managing pollution issues in development
Published : 01 December 2004

New planning guidance advising on pollution control matters has been published. Planning for pollution control (PPS23) provides guidance on how ... read more
Significant progress on tackling anti-social behaviour
Published : 01 December 2004

New powers to help parish councils tackle anti-social and environmental crime have been announced by the Prime Minister and Home Secretary, David ... read more
Solicitors' complaints under the spotlight
Published : 01 December 2004

A new body with powers to assist consumers who have complaints against lawyers has been launched. The office of the Legal Services Complaints ... read more
Spot fines extended in crack down on petty crime
Published : 01 December 2004

From 1 November, police will be able to use on-the-spot fines to crack down on underage drinking, vandals, litter louts and low value thefts. ... read more
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