Minimum standards of water efficiency Proposals for minimum standards of water efficiency in new homes and new commercial buildings in England ... read more
Modernising Operator Licensing: The way forward The licensing system for operators of heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles will ... read more
New measures make voting more secure Measures to improve security at the polls came into force on 1st January 2007. The changes to improve security ... read more
New powers for tenants to tackle anti-social behaviour Resident groups on council estates in England are to be given new powers to tackle anti-social ... read more
Planning Policy Statement 3: Housing (PPS3) Housing Minister Yvette Cooper has set out reforms to the planning system which will help local authorities ... read more
Responsibility and cost sharing for animal health and welfare: Defra seeks views on principles Defra has launched a consultation exercise on ... read more
Rollout for Standard Planning Application Form (1APP) announced The timetable for the rollout of a standard planning application form for use ... read more
Strengthening the partnership between government and the third sector Two reports have been published to strengthen the partnership between government ... read more
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2006 (SI 2006/3045) This Order increases, from 1st February 2007, the limits applying to certain ... read more
The Living Spaces programme Green Spaces Minister Kay Andrews has announced that, thanks to a £30 million Government initiative, many more ... read more
The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (SI 2006/3305) These Rules provide for the conduct of parish council ... read more
The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (SI 2006/3304) These Rules provide for the conduct of elections of councillors ... read more