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Grants boost security for small retailers
Published : 01 March 2010

Hundreds of small retailers across the country are set to receive grants to buy security devices such as alarms, security cameras and UV markers. ... read more
Green Belts: more than lines on a map (not Wales)
Published : 01 March 2010

The first major survey of the environmental state of Green Belt land and the benefits it provides for people and wildlife has been published ... read more
Improved flood warning service for infrastructure operators
Published : 01 March 2010

A new flood warning service for infrastructure owners and operators has been unveiled today by the Environment Agency. The Flood Warnings for ... read more
Independent appeals tribunals & cap on fines to be introduced to curb rogue wheel clampers
Published : 01 March 2010

Motorists across England, Wales and Northern Ireland could soon challenge unfair practice by wheel clamping firms through independent tribunals, ... read more
Insurance: navigating a way through the minefield
Published : 01 March 2010

Introduction IN recent years, with encouragement from government, local councils have been given greater powers (particularly in England) and ... read more
Local action on climate change (not Wales)
Published : 01 March 2010

Radical action by councils on driving down carbon emissions will help cut fuel bills and reduce global warming Communities Secretary John Denham ... read more
Local Councils Advisory Service phone number change
Published : 01 March 2010

The telephone number of LCAS has changed to 01491-575598. The email address - clayden@lcaservice.freeserve.co.uk - remains the same. read more
Local people to have power to challenge lap dancing clubs
Published : 01 March 2010

Local communities will soon have greater powers to challenge the number and location of lap dancing clubs in their area. Where the new provisions ... read more
NALC standing orders
Published : 01 March 2010

NALC has published Standing Orders for Local Councils. Part 1 explains the law and the practical implications in respect of above subject areas. ... read more
New powers for councils to help communities thrive
Published : 01 March 2010

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a new power that allows councils to raise funds from developers alongside new building projects to ... read more
New powers to help residents fix local problems
Published : 01 March 2010

Communities are being given a powerful new way to fix local problems under new proposals to strengthen the ability of councils to scrutinise ... read more
New powers to tackle teen drinking come into force
Published : 01 March 2010

New powers to tackle underage drinking, including making it easier for police to confiscate alcohol, move on groups of teenagers causing trouble ... read more
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