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09 April 2008

CRC 61 - Participation Inquiry: Strengthening the role of local councillors - Executive Summary
seen at 19:00, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Morning press briefing from 7 April 2008
seen at 18:24, 9 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Olympic torch, income tax and Zimbabwe
PM promises action on malaria
seen at 18:24, 9 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has announced that Britain will provide 20 million extra bed nets to help in the fight against malaria - one sixth of the estimated world shortage.
Recruitment company closed down
seen at 18:06, 9 April in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A recruitment company claiming to sell job opportunities to third world nationals has been wound-up by the High Court in Manchester following investigations by the Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency...
Provisional liquidator appointed to private security companies
seen at 18:05, 9 April in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Insolvency Bulletin
Investigation ends support publishing scam
seen at 18:05, 9 April in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A company claiming to sell advertising space in a number of publications, including crime prevention and drugs awareness booklets, has been wound-up by the High Court in Manchester following an investigation by ...
Important wildlife sites flourish under Natural England
seen at 17:09, 9 April in Natural England (Our copy).
England’s best sites for wildlife are improving at a record-breaking rate under Natural England’s conservation management.
Building schools for the future to be accelerated and streamlined under new proposals
seen at 17:02, 9 April in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
- Next steps in secondary school building programme -
Government announces chair of new third sector advisory body
seen at 16:22, 9 April in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today appointed Baroness Jill Pitkeathly OBE as the Chair of the new Office of the Third Sector's (OTS) Advisory Body. Reporting to the Minister her role will be to drive...
Johnson: proposed three-year pay award is good news for staff, the nhs and patients
seen at 16:18, 9 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary Alan Johnson today announced that the Department had agreed with NHS Employers, UNISON and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) a proposed three-year pay package for all NHS Agenda for Change (AfC...
New biomedical research units announced
seen at 16:18, 9 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Twelve new Biomedical Research Units will be at the forefront of a £45 million drive to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as heart disease, asthma and obesity, Public Health Minister, Dawn Primarolo...
Foreign secretary statement on kenya
seen at 16:16, 9 April in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"I am dismayed by the latest turn of events in Kenya. We strongly supported Kofi Annan's efforts which brokered agreement to genuine power-sharing. We supported his statement last week that the Cabinet should be...
Dates for the state visit to turkey
seen at 15:43, 9 April in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
Birmingham racehorse owner receives further prison sentence
seen at 15:36, 9 April in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
A man from Birmingham pleaded guilty yesterday at Birmingham Crown Court to 15 charges of submitting false VAT returns totalling over £75,000 from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). He was sentence to 18 months...
Tax return gets a new look for spring
seen at 15:36, 9 April in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Millions of new look tax returns will be dropping onto doormats from this week, following a revamp of the main self assessment (SA) tax return.
Maritime and coastguard agency and strike action
seen at 15:32, 9 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The service offered from the Maritime & Coastguard Agency leading up to and including the strike day will be of a more limited nature on this and other strike days.
Napoli stern section removal commences thursday
seen at 15:32, 9 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
On Thursday 10 April, the operation will start on the removal of the final stern section of the MSC Napoli.
'...ENFORCE THE WORKFORCE AGREEMENT .' -- ANTHONY CALLAGHAN
seen at 15:10, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Headteachers are using Cover Supervisors and Higher Level Teaching...
'...launch a full public enquiry into the role of the treasury and the financial regulatory authorities, such as the FSA, in regulating and controlling the banking sector and financial markets in respect to the 'credit crunch' financial crisis, and the re
seen at 15:10, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
CREDIT CRUNCH: What happened? How did it happen? Have the treasury and FSA...
'...increase the minimum spend that customs duty and import VAT is levied on from goods bought from both inside and outside the EU.' -- Carl Mundy
seen at 15:10, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment, customs duty is payable if the duty is £7 and over while...
'...to consider the practical difficulties faced by local authorities in funding vital sports facilities such as Swimming Pools or Planning enquiries against powerful vested interests such as large supermarket groups, and consider the merits of moving the
seen at 15:10, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local authorities are often faced with very difficult funding choices where...
'...investigate more peaceful channels of public expression, address the rights on non - Uk nationals to conduct protest marches on British streets which need to be policed by British emergency services at British taxpayers expense and call for better com
seen at 15:10, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The furore around Bejing/the Olympic torch draws attention to how unstable...
Preparing Scotland: Scottish Guidance on Preparing for Emergencies: Executive Summary
seen at 13:28, 9 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance from the Civil Contingencies Unit
Waste wood - the untapped resource for biomass fuel
seen at 12:54, 9 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The huge potential of reusing waste wood as fuel is being wasted, Environment Minister Joan Ruddock has warned. The significant carbon and energy benefits of recovering energy from waste wood are detailed in a new...
Moving forward with health reform
seen at 12:54, 9 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
More Independent Sector Treatment Centre Schemes
Valuable online blue badge map service improved
seen at 12:52, 9 April in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The online Blue Badge map service, which makes it much easier for disabled people to find places to park, has now been significantly improved. The map on the Directgov website, produced by the Office for Disability...
Chancellor launches mortgage finance working group
seen at 12:43, 9 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Sir James Crosby will lead a group of mortgage industry experts, providing advice to the Government on options for improving the function of mortgage finance markets, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling...
Twelve experts sign up for eco-towns challenge
seen at 12:30, 9 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Twelve experts from the worlds of design, the environment, transport and sustainability have signed up to join the Eco-towns Challenge and play a key role in shaping the future of the biggest new towns programme...
Thunderbird training for firefighters funded by government
seen at 12:30, 9 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Fire Minister Parmjit Dhanda has announced a further £3.2million grant to England's Fire and Rescue Authorities as part of the Government's on going commitment to support the roll-out of the specialist...
New review to help people living in houses of multiple occupation
seen at 12:30, 9 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A new review aimed at improving the management and conditions of people living in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) has been launched by Housing and Planning Minister Caroline Flint today.
14,500 extra seats for thameslink passengers
seen at 12:30, 9 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly today announced 1,100 new carriages for Thameslink routes, increasing the fleet size by 380 vehicles. This will mean an additional 14,500 extra seats for passengers on some of the ...
Statement from business secretary john hutton
seen at 12:14, 9 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
In response to Post Office Limited's announcement that it will trial further ways of providing increased numbers of 'outreach' branches to urban communities, Business Secretary John Hutton, said:
Lord-Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire
seen at 11:36, 9 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to appoint The Hon. Mrs Bayliss DL JP as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire upon the retirement of Sir Philip Wroughton KCVO on 19 April.
Lord-Lieutenant for Greater London
seen at 11:36, 9 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Sir David Brewer Kt CMG as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Greater London upon the retirement of The Lord Imbert on 27 April 2008.
Economy: Index of Production
seen at 11:36, 9 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Manufacturing: 0.3% three-monthly rise
Woolas invites applications to £4m bio-energy grant fund
seen at 11:29, 9 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A £4 million fund to support the installation of biomass-fuelled heating and combined heat & power projects, including anaerobic digesters, was opened to applications today by Climate Change Minister, ...
New biomedical research units announced
seen at 11:28, 9 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Twelve new Biomedical Research Units will be at the forefront of a £45 million drive to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as heart disease, asthma and obesity, Public Health Minister, Dawn Primarolo...
44,000 pints seized from underage public drinkers
seen at 11:23, 9 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Police seized 20,945 litres of alcoholic drinks (44,265 pints) from underage drinkers during a February half term clamp down on public drinking, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker announced today.
Oft warns 13 companies about their debt collection practices
seen at 11:19, 9 April in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today issued warnings to 13 companies including debt collection agencies and financial institutions telling them that they need to take steps to improve their debt collection practices.
'...Reduce the amount of examinations public school children have to do' -- Andrew Eaton
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The amount of exams public school children have to do is way out of control...
'...to save the green space known as Peoples Park Sudbury Suffolk from building development' -- Alan Mayes
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This inner Town green space has been an area of amenity for local people...
'...change the way in which Physical Education is examined in schools at GCSE.' -- A.Reevell
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment, the PE practical exam is based on four sports, all assessed...
'...apologise to china' -- len moss
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Apologise on behalf of the nation to the Chinese Government for the...
'...Direct Network Rail to reopen the Leamside railway in Washington, Tyne and Wear to both freight and passenger transport.' -- Matt Nash
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Leamside railway has been disused by passenger trains since 1984 and...
'...raise the income amount the law says you can live on' -- Laura Sterry
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A the moment thr law states that a family can live on £96.25 per week for...
'...abolish all taxes bar from V.A.T' -- glenn slaney
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the citezens of the U.K are paying taxes on far too many things for the...
'...prohibit schools from teaching and promoting pseudo-science.' -- Scott Dawson
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently there has been coverage in the news over schools teaching Brain Gym...
'...close all five NHS Homeopathic hospitals in order to fund mainstream medicine within the NHS.' -- Matthew Hoban
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Homeopathic is at best described as alternative medicine. It is however 18th...
'...make the council tax system fair for mixed student/professional properties' -- Christopher Cormack
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment, a house will receive a 25% reduction in their council tax...
'...introduce legislation to change the law to ensure that any convicted criminal who refuses to discuss details of their crime as part of the formal rehabilitation process, whilst undergoing his or her sentence, is declared ineligible for release at an
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Faith exemptions are being claimed by individuals whose heritage is not...
'...Assure that the celebrity repeat-offender Pete Docherty should serve the full 14-week sentence handed down to him this week, thereby preventing him from appearing at the Glastonbury festival and profiting from the event.' -- O. O'Donnell
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The sentence handed down to Pete Docherty covers a term of 14 weeks...
'...offer all catholic authored property back to The Holy Catholic Church.' -- Mr.Graeme.G.M.Gillon
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many buildings, grounds, and historical artefacts that were created by the...
'...prevent the collection of biometric data of people making use of essential services in the U.K.' -- E. Malins
seen at 11:17, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to prevent the collection of...
'...create earnings-related Individual State Pension Plans funded by the replacement of National Insurance Contributions' -- Tony Elbourn
seen at 11:16, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition has two aims : 1/ to redirect employee and employer National...
'...follow ICC policy on Uganda and sign the Juba peace talk agreement, following up arrest warrants of genocide suspects and the status of executions' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 11:16, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Although the ICC maintains a policy of not taking position on potential and...
Scotland's Seas: Towards Understanding their State
seen at 11:15, 9 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scotland's Seas: Towards Understanding their State
Housing (Scotland) Act 2006: Consultation on Draft Guidance and Regulations
seen at 11:15, 9 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This consultation invites comments on draft guidance and regulations which will support new local authority powers and duties in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. The Act gives local authorities a new set of tools...
Uk intellectual property office hits five year peak in customer satisfaction
seen at 11:15, 9 April in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
Customer satisfaction levels at UK-IPO hit a 5 year high according to the results of its customer survey published today.
Best value consultation launched
seen at 11:11, 9 April in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
A consultation on a new drive to reduce re-offending was launched today to establish how Probation Boards and Trusts will provide the most cost-effective route to help rehabilitate and punish offenders.
115 more schools put their trust in partnership to raise standards
seen at 11:08, 9 April in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
115 more schools have been accepted onto the Trust School programme - the Government's flagship education policy that sees schools harness the energy and experience of external partners to raise standards.
Student juries deliver their verdict
seen at 11:06, 9 April in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Career and educational development, accommodation and value for money were some of the key issues raised by university under and postgraduates during five student juries, the results of which are published today...
'...Bring South West water charges in line with other water companies.' -- MIKE JONES
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We all use more or the same water & facilities. It is unfair for the people...
'...analyse hospital bed management, bed - blocking and design a suitable qualification for the post' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
High bed occupancy and patient turnover is widely acknowledged to contribute...
'...Ensure that 'simple interest' is removed from GCSE Mathematics syllabuses.' -- Edward Russell
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The principle of 'simple interest', which is taught to foundation tier GCSE...
'...make a commitment to establish funding for a national monitored survey of Obliterative Bronchiolitis (OB), an orphan lung disease which children can die from and require life long treatment, including lung transplant. There is currently no treatment o
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
OB is a rare, untreatable and irreversible lung disease that occurs after...
'...stop plans to build on the land between Wall's factory and the barnwood link road (due to flooding issues) and create a nature reserve instead.' -- Mike Parry
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Plans on the Centre Severn website outline the development of this area in...
'...Stop Fluoride being added to drinking water, both bottled and tap.' -- Myles Chapman
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is sad the day when without choice, our water supply is tampered with...
'...Create a Social Housing Fund by replacing stamp duty on the purchase of a house with a profit-related tax on the sale price' -- Tony Elbourn
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition has two aims : 1/ to divert tax raised on the sale and...
'...Make parking on pavements an offence' -- Rachael Dobbie
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The increase in cars in the UK is making it increasingly difficult for...
'...make all holy books free, and no companies can make a profit by selling holy books which should be available to anyone.' -- Lewis Horsley
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to make all holy books including the holy bible in all...
'...Stop the decision to hand back horses to the owners, cruelty must stop' -- Anthony Poole
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
IF YOU LOVE ANIMALS, HORSES AS WELL, THEN SIGN THIS PETITION, AS VIEWERS OF...
'...Introduce high minimum fines for drivers/motorcyclists caught without insurance' -- Peter Wicks
seen at 10:11, 9 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some people drive without insurance, knowing that the penalty if caught is...
Job Description: Senior Policy Officer, Strengthening Rural Economies
seen at 10:02, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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This is the job description for the Senior Policy Officer role, in our Strengthening Rural Economies team.

Job Description: Programme Manager, Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century
seen at 10:02, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Job Description: Programme Manager, Rural Services: Fair access and equitable outcomes
seen at 10:02, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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This is the job description for the Programme Manager role, in our Rural Services: fair access and equitable outcomes team.

Job Description: Programme Manager, Strategic Analysis
seen at 10:02, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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This is the job description for the Programme Manager role, in our Strategic Analysis team.

Job Description: Senior Officer, Representation and Decision Making
seen at 10:02, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Join our team and help shape our policy work
seen at 10:02, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're looking for new people to join us in our work on behalf of rural communities.

Working at Senior Officer or Programme Manager level within our policy teams, your skills, knowledge and experience...

Nhs staff survey shows significant improvement in hospital infection control
seen at 04:23, 9 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
NHS staff report improvements in infection control, support from managers and high levels of job satisfaction and training opportunities