July Edition

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Be aware, be prepared, take action
Published : 01 July 2008

Adapting to the changes brought about by climate change is one of the most important issues facing local government. These changes affect almost ... read more

Better access to justice for park home residents
Published : 01 July 2008

Park home residents and site owners in England and Wales will have more say on how disputes between them are resolved under a new consultation ... read more

Blears heralds a new era of 'parish power'
Published : 01 July 2008

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has heralded a new era of 'parish power' where parishes have a real purpose in modern society - a far cry ... read more

Boost to planning aid giving everyone the right to be heard
Published : 01 July 2008

Communities secretary Hazel Blears has announced a major expansion of Planning Aid to ensure that people have the advice, skills and professional ... read more

Consultation on timing of next year's local elections
Published : 01 July 2008

Local Government Minister John Healey has launched a consultation on whether or not the date of the 2009 local elections should be moved to coincide ... read more

Detailed noise maps available at the click of a mouse
Published : 01 July 2008

People in 23 urban areas can now see a snapshot of noise levels in their neighbourhoods thanks to a ground-breaking initiative. A new Defra website ... read more

Discussions on hosting geological disposal facility for radioactive waste
Published : 01 July 2008

Communities interested in finding out more about hosting an underground disposal facility for radioactive waste have been invited to open no-commitment ... read more

England needs a new approach to conservation
Published : 01 July 2008

Natural England has called for a new approach to managing our natural environment if it is to stand any chance of adapting to the next 50 years ... read more

Funding reforms will tackle spending 'arms race'
Published : 01 July 2008

Reforms aimed at ending the spending 'arms race' in political funding have been proposed in a white paper published by the Ministry of Justice. ... read more

Getting tough on irresponsible dog owners
Published : 01 July 2008

Defra has published a Defra leaflet which provides clear, concise and accessible information regarding the law on dogs which are dangerously ... read more

Governance & Accountability for Local Councils: A Practitioners' Guide 2008 (England)
Published : 01 July 2008

In 2002 NALC and SLCC published the first edition of this guide to proper accounting practices and audit for local councils. The last time we ... read more

Government invites partnership approach to waste
Published : 01 July 2008

Local authorities interested in forming partnerships to deliver joined-up and cost-effective waste services for their communities have been invited ... read more

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