Circular 01/06: Planning for Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Sites The ODPM has issued a new circular on planning for gypsy and traveller sites, ... read more
Clamping down on illegal roadside adverts Drivers are at risk of being distracted by illegal roadside adverts that also blight the countryside. ... read more
Consultation on Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk Consultation period: 5th December 2005 to 28th February 2006 Product ... read more
Consultation Paper on New Planning Policy Statement 3 (PPS3): Housing Consultation period: 5th December 2005 to 27th February 2006 Product code: ... read more
Defra and its agencies publish sustainable development action plans Defra and its agencies have published sustainable development action plans ... read more
Defra allocates more cash for local waste services Minister for Local Environment Ben Bradshaw has today announced the allocation of £215 ... read more
Defra launches 'community halls for rural people' online Defra has launched an information hub 'Community Halls for Rural People' on its Rural ... read more
Defra publishes advice on the management of byways and rights of way Defra has recently published advice for Local Authorities, the Police and ... read more
Defra seeks improvements in local authority inspections Defra is to seek further improvements in local authority inspection. The move follows ... read more
Environmental Stewardship payments begin £47 million in first year Defra has announced the achievement of two major milestones in the delivery ... read more
Full engagement on best governance arrangements First details of a comprehensive programme of engagement on local government reorganisation ... read more
Further support to help Local Authorities manage waste Specialist support to help local authorities manage their waste more effectively has been ... read more