TGS


04 September 2007

Tenders invited for next generation of safer drinking publicity
seen at 19:55, 4 September in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Three advertising agencies have been invited to submit proposals for the next generation of public information campaigns to raise awareness of the harm associated with alcohol abuse and to promote a sensible drinking...
'...Add a cycle lane to the channel tunnel' -- alex dekker
seen at 19:03, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A cycle lane in the channel tunnel would encourage environmentally-friendly...
'...Force the LCR to repay the 5800 mn GBP subsidy they were paid, and the Eurotunnel Group to repay the 3750 mn GBP subsidy they received' -- Fred Clark
seen at 19:03, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Taxing someone's cash and giving it to someone who didn't earn it, e.g. the...
'...To change the law to allow all ex members of all branches of the sevices to apply for Legal Aid' -- Pat Carroll
seen at 19:03, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is an absolute disgrace that ex sevice personel are not allowed to apply...
'...Sell the euros the Treasury has and buy the equivalent amount of gold' -- Fred Clark
seen at 19:03, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The decision to sell gold for euros was a mistake, one that cost the...
Rural Advocate visit to Norfolk
seen at 19:00, 4 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, will be visiting Norfolk to meet with people of the area. He'll be visiting rural housing projects and meeting the people involved...
Gun crime to be dealt with in a "calm and measured" way
seen at 18:01, 4 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has said that work is ongoing "behind the scenes" to tackle the problem of gun crime in a "calm and measured" way.
Flood review website launched for public comments
seen at 18:00, 4 September in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Sir Michael Pitt, the independent chair overseeing the government's Lessons Learned review into this summer's floods, is calling on those affected to log on and share their experiences.
'...Urge the NATO 'allies' of Britain to radically increase military spending' -- Frederick Clark
seen at 17:04, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, several European nations, including the Germans, do not fulfill...
'...Build dams (hydroelectric powerplants) on those rivers which haven't been tapped yet' -- Frederick Clark
seen at 17:04, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Before building any fossil-fuel-powered stations, shouldn't you build dams?...
'...make a law to make insurance companys have a limit on how much they can charge for insurance' -- omar loveridge
seen at 17:04, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
it is the law you need insurance to drive on the road it should be the law...
'...Cease the negative subsidy on Housing Revenue Account.' -- Cllr.Chris Watson
seen at 17:04, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Cease the negative subsidy on Housing Revenue Account.' -- Cllr.Chris Watson
'...Keep Maternity Wards Open' -- Kayleigh Richardson
seen at 17:04, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government must stop shutting maternity wards to save money!! This is...
'...Re-open the Airfield at St Athan for Civil Flying' -- JEREMY GODWIN
seen at 17:04, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
RAF Saint Athan is a large Royal Air Force station in the village of St...
'...Re-open the Airfield at Madley in Herefordshire for Civil Flying' -- JEREMY GODWIN
seen at 17:04, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is also a disused airfield in Madley.[2] It was built in 1940 by Welsh...
'...Re-open Hatfield Airflield for Civil Flying' -- JEREMY GODWIN
seen at 17:04, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This Airfield in Hertfordshire is currently not used for civil flights. I...
LGA Annual Rural Commission and Rural Conference 2007 - Day 2
seen at 17:00, 4 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We'll be attending this year's Local Government Association's rural conference, at the Riviera International Conference Centre in Torquay

The event will consider the rural perspective on...

Basra withdrawal was coordinated decision- PM
seen at 16:06, 4 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The movement of British troops out of Basra city was a "pre-planned" operation based on the security situation on the ground, the PM has said.
PM sets out new plans for raising school standards
seen at 16:06, 4 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has set out a raft of plans aimed at raising standards in schools and ensuring that "no child is left behind".
PM outlines consultation on children and media
seen at 16:05, 4 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has said that a consultation on the effects of the media on children, announced yesterday, will not be an exercise in censorship.
Monthly creutzfeldt jakob disease statistics 04-09-07
seen at 16:01, 4 September in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health is today issuing the latest information about the numbers of known cases of Creutzfeldt Jakob disease. This includes cases of variant Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (vCJD) - the form of the disease...
£2 billion investment for jobs and skills
seen at 16:00, 4 September in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A £2 billion investment in jobs and skills in England over the next seven years from the European Union has today been welcomed by Work and Pensions Minister Mike O'Brien.
Foreign secretary visits bucharest
seen at 15:59, 4 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary arrives today in Bucharest - with messages of the UK's continuing support for Romania and to discuss the changes facing the EU.
Foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 15:59, 4 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office has made factual amendments to its travel advice for Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico and Belize as Hurricane Felix made landfall in Nicaragua.
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a proposal to vary conditional dates within a previous decision to reorganise special education in bradford
seen at 15:38, 4 September in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Bradford MDC to vary conditional dates within in a previous decision to reorganise special education in Bradford.
'...protect the red breasted mergansers and goosanders.' -- Matthew hall
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why are red breasted mergansers and goosanders heavily persecuted just...
'...Re-open Woodbridge Airfield for Civil Flying' -- Jeremy Godwin
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see the historic Woodbridge Airfield in Suffolk re-opened...
'...make the prison system self-funded.' -- Daniel Drummond
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why should prisons be run by taxpayers money? Instead the prisons should...
'...ban trade unions' -- Michael Davidson
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
trade unions are wrecking the country, as evidenced by the illegal wildcat...
'...Support and encourage the general public to 'have a go' in preventing crime.' -- Chris Swift
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Police and Legal system should be supporting rather than discouraging...
'...allow everyone the right to strike legally' -- g richards
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i believe in everbodys freedom to strike if necessary .especially the police...
'...Abolish Prescription Charges For Heart Disease Suffers' -- Karl Mawer
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Long term sufferers with heart disease have to pay out every month to stay...
'...completely overhaul the current English Heritage Buildings Listing system' -- Mrs. Ruth Blake
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that everyone owning a listed property should be made aware of...
'...Merge MI5 and MI6 and all other counter terrorist departments to create one Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU)' -- Jacob Bamonte
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the threat of international terrorism increasing everyday, Britain's...
'...Prevent E.ON from building the 1st Coal fired power station in the UK for 33 years and commit instead to renewable energy.' -- William Bugler
seen at 15:09, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The energy giant E.ON has applied to build the first new coal-fired power...
'...Allow the transfer of Road Tax within a household of more than one vehicle' -- John Campbell
seen at 15:08, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For those who own more than one vehicle e.g. a family car for weekends and...
'...create a MAXIMUM wage of, say, 5 times that of the minimum wage' -- Margaret King
seen at 15:08, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would obviously go a long way to equalise incomes (and, incidentally,...
'...adopt the US system of Motorway driving, IE making lane switching an offence and allowing overtaking in anylane (this will resolve the hundreds of suggest petitions regarding people hogging the centre lane' -- Antony West
seen at 15:08, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
IE making lane switching an offence and allowing overtaking in anylane (this...
'...immediately give extensive assistance to Iraqi refugees and their host countries' -- Simon Barker
seen at 15:08, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In its most recent report, the Foreign Affairs Select Committee stated its...
'...Use Lundy Island for Dangerous Prisoners.' -- alan eastwood
seen at 15:08, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lundy Island is situated some 20 miles off the coast of North Devon. The...
'...Request the FA reduce the amount of foriegn players within British leagues' -- Richard Smith
seen at 15:08, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following Trevor Brooking's findings and a noticeable lack of British...
'...Ban Driver Instructing on Public Roads before 10am and after 3pm in England' -- David Andrews
seen at 15:08, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the increased volume of traffic on our roads, these toblerone-toped...
'...make tube strikes illegal' -- Lesley Payne
seen at 15:08, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please make it illegal for transport staff to go on strike in London - we...
'...Equip ALL Type 23 frigates with towed array sonars, and invent a new ASW helicopter version' -- Frederick Clark
seen at 15:08, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During the Falklands War the RN couldn't clear the maritime zone of...
High court bench retirement - mr justice gibbs
seen at 15:04, 4 September in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The Honourable Mr Justice Gibbs will retire from the High Court Bench on 28 January 2008.
The New Mental Health Act: An Easy Read Guide
seen at 12:52, 4 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The New Mental Health Act: An Easy Read Guide
New hmrc podcasts go live today
seen at 12:30, 4 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
An honest assessment of HMRC online services, and responses to agents' questions, can be heard in the latest HMRC podcasts, launched today.
PM's regular press conference
seen at 11:15, 4 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will host his regular monthly press conference in Downing Street at 12:00 BST today.
PM pays tribute to campaigner Jane Tomlinson
seen at 11:15, 4 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has paid tribute to Jane Tomlinson, the charity campaigner and fund-raiser, who died today aged 43.
Cc formally clears woolworths/bertram merger
seen at 11:13, 4 September in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the completed acquisition by Woolworths Group plc (Woolworths) of Bertram Group Limited (Bertram).
Culture minister 'lists' part of the former eastern counties london railway viaduct
seen at 11:11, 4 September in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Culture Minister Margaret Hodge has announced that two sections of the former Eastern Counties London Railway Viaduct, in Tower Hamlets, are to be listed at Grade II.
'...maintain, promote and facilitate freedom of movement by ceasing to attack private means of transport.' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 11:06, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All forms of private means of transport seem to be under attack (increasing...
'...Cancel the order for Eurofighter Typhoons (EF-2000s) and order cheaper fighters' -- Frederick Clark
seen at 11:06, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No one - I repeat, no one - questions the need to order 232 multirole...
'...end government misuse of 0845 numbers' -- Douglas Grenfell
seen at 11:06, 4 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the use by government departments of 0845 telephone numbers that give long...
Consumer credit licence quarterly update
seen at 11:02, 4 September in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has conducted 112 licensing actions in the second quarter of 2007 (April - June 2007).
The Early Impact of the Administration of New Compulsory Powers Under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
seen at 10:59, 4 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report provides a detailed overview of the administration required by the new compulsory powers and assesses the impact of this work on the workload, roles and responsibilities of relevant professional groups...
Recorded Crime In Scotland, 2006/07
seen at 10:59, 4 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistics on crimes and offences recorded and cleared up by the eight Scottish police forces in 2006/07
Health and Community Care: Research Findings No.57/2007: The Early Impact of the Administration of New Compulsory Powers Under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
seen at 10:59, 4 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report provides a detailed overview of the administration required by the new compulsory powers and assesses the impact of this work on the workload, roles and responsibilities of relevant professional groups...
Gender Equality: A Toolkit for Education Staff
seen at 10:59, 4 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Gender Equality toolkit
Patent highway between the uk and usa opens
seen at 10:13, 4 September in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
Patent Highway between the UK and USA opens today
Making Best Practice Stick - The Film
seen at 10:10, 4 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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This film is part of a range of tools to help make sure that the solutions identified by our research, evaluations or case studies are actually adopted...

Making Best Practice Stick
seen at 10:10, 4 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
We've produced a new film guide as part of a range of tools to help make sure that the solutions identified by our research, evaluations or case studies are actually adopted by government ...
Flood review website launch
seen at 04:06, 4 September in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Flood Review website launched for public comments
Derbyshire probation area - publication of offender management inspection report
seen at 03:00, 4 September in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
A report published today by Her Majesty's Probation Inspectorate shows that Derbyshire has many strengths but there is a need for improvement in some important aspects of its work.
Missing confirmation emails
seen at 00:15, 4 September in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
Whilst doing some routine maintenance, I spotted that due to a server configuration mistake, TheyWorkForYou has been failing to send out any confirmation emails since mid-August. Very many apologies to anyone affected...