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£16 million for local community flood protection (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2009

Local communities across England will benefit from £16 million funding to help them tackle surface water flooding, Environment Secretary ... read more
A bright idea - light bulbs go green
Published : 01 October 2009

On 1st September the EU started the mandatory phase-out of 100W and frosted incandescent (or old fashioned) light bulbs. This new legislation ... read more
Anti-poaching appointment boosts fight against wildlife crime
Published : 01 October 2009

Anti-poaching appointment boosts fight against wildlife crime The fight against wildlife crime has been stepped up with the appointment of the ... read more
Booze ASBOs' call time on problem drinkers
Published : 01 October 2009

Tough new powers to crack down on people responsible for alcohol-fuelled crime and antisocial behaviour have come into force. From 1st September ... read more
Building better lives - Getting the best from strategic housing (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2009

Councils are focused on building new homes, but should give more attention to making the most of existing houses and flats in their area. This ... read more
Consolidation of charity law
Published : 01 October 2009

A draft Consolidation Bill is being prepared which brings together provisions of the main legislation on charities in England and Wales into ... read more
Contra-flow lanes for cyclists to encourage greener travel
Published : 01 October 2009

Cyclists will be allowed to ride in both directions on a number of one-way streets as part of a series of measures to encourage greener travel. ... read more
Defamation on the internet
Published : 01 October 2009

A debate on aspects of defamation law, and how it works in the internet age, has been initiated by the Ministry of Justice. Part of the law on ... read more
Expansion of Heathrow Airport (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2009

The government's plans to expand Heathrow Airport have been dealt another blow following a High Court decision that a hearing should be held ... read more
Government crack down on cowboy parking companies
Published : 01 October 2009

Department for Transport (National) Transport minister Sadiq Khan has signalled the Government's intention to crack down on rogue parking firms ... read more
Healey gives green light to council house building programme (not Wales)
Published : 01 October 2009

Housing Minister John Healey has given the green light for work to begin building over two thousand new council homes that will help create over ... read more
Local government pay 2009/10
Published : 01 October 2009

The local government employers have made a final offer in settlement of the unions' pay claim as follows: Pay: From 1st April 2009 an increase ... read more
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