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Plastic bag charge set to benefit the environment
Published : 31 October 2013

A five-pence mandatory charge for single use carrier bags will be introduced from autumn 2015, the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced. ... read more

‘Can do’ councils lead transformation of local government
Published : 31 October 2013

Brandon Lewis, the Local Government Minister, has announced that 18 local authorities will share a £6.9 million reward for radically overhauling ... read more

‘Enterprising libraries’ get £450,000 for future local business
Published : 31 October 2013

Ten leading ‘enterprising libraries’ will receive a share of £450,000 to help local people get started in business, the Department ... read more

New parking reform proposals to support local shops and high streets
Published : 31 October 2013

Government ministers have announced a series of proposals for consultation to reform parking rules to help with the cost of living and support ... read more

Cash boost for councils backing neighbourhood planning
Published : 31 October 2013

With more than 500 areas already developing neighbourhood plans, communities across the country are to benefit from a £7.5 million funding ... read more

Greater town hall transparency wanted on union interests
Published : 31 October 2013

New rules to increase town hall transparency by producing guidance requiring councillors to register trade union affiliations and dealings have ... read more

Right to campaign for residents in jeopardy
Published : 31 October 2013

Whitehall plans could stop councils from campaigning on behalf of their residents on major transport projects and large-scale developments, town ... read more

New licensing rules for scrap metal dealers in force
Published : 31 October 2013

New rules giving councils greater powers to combat the blight of scrap metal thefts on communities across the country have come into force. ... read more

Dog Law
Published : 30 October 2013

Introduction There is a considerable volume of law relating to dogs both under the common law and statute. The earliest statute dates from 1828 ... read more

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