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Neighbourhood Watch website launched
Published : 01 August 2008

The Home Office has launched a new Neighbourhood Watch website and a volunteers' toolkit, jointly funded by the Home Office and Association of ... read more
New arrangements give home buyers & sellers a better deal
Published : 01 August 2008

The Government is introducing extra protection for people buying and selling homes. A Parliamentary order has been requiring all residential ... read more
New research reveals public support for the development of eco-towns by a ratio of 5:1
Published : 01 August 2008

New research released by Housing Minister Caroline Flint reveals current support for the development of eco-towns among the general public outnumbers ... read more
Operational Efficiency Programme
Published : 01 August 2008

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Yvette Cooper has launched the Operational Efficiency Programme. The programme forms a key part of the Government's ... read more
Recognising healthier eating in the public sector
Published : 01 August 2008

A new healthier food kite mark will be developed for public sector canteens that provide nutritious food and encourage healthier eating, the ... read more
Target shake up delivers stronger focus on issues that matter to the public
Published : 01 August 2008

The chosen priorities in every local area in England can be viewed at: www.localpriorities.communities.gov.uk. The priorities - agreed in partnership ... read more
Tenfold renewables increase to propel UK toward low carbon future
Published : 01 August 2008

A national renewable energy blueprint designed to slash carbon emissions dramatically, reduce the UK's dependency on oil and gas and claim a ... read more
The Estate Agents (Redress Scheme) (Penalty Charge) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1713)
Published : 01 August 2008

These Regulations, which come into force on 1st October 2008, specify that the penalty charge that may be imposed on a person who has engaged ... read more
The Estate Agents (Redress Scheme) Order 2008 (SI 2008/1712)
Published : 01 August 2008

This Order requires every person who engages in estate agency work in the United Kingdom in relation to residential property to be a member of ... read more
The Quality Parish & Town Council Scheme
Published : 01 August 2008

The Quality Parish and Town Council Scheme has been updated to give these high achieving councils a further key role in empowering local communities. ... read more
Waste pilots - draft guidance published
Published : 01 August 2008

The Government is seeking views on draft guidance for local authorities to pilot schemes to cut household waste through financial incentives. ... read more
White Paper delivers power shift to local people
Published : 01 August 2008

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has published a White Paper setting out proposals to deliver a fundamental shift in power, influence and responsibility ... read more
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