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09 April 2009

Gambling Act 2005: Proposals for Gambling Commission Fees from 1 August 2009 (The Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
seen at 21:33, 9 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 7th April 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

The Department for Culture Media and Sport and the Gambling Commission...

Proposals to amend the criteria for determining the non domestic rating / council tax liability for commercially let properties (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 21:33, 9 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 7th April 2009 and ends on 30th June 2009.

Please send your responses by 30 June 2009 to:

LGF1consultations@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Or

Paul Harrison Local...

Proposals to amend the criteria for determining the non domestic rating / council tax liability for commercially let properties (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 21:33, 9 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 7th April 2009 and ends on 30th June 2009.

Please send your responses by 30 June 2009 to:

LGF1consultations@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Or

Paul Harrison Local...

Disability Discrimination Act 1995: Consultation on improving rail vehicle accessibility (The Department for Transport)
seen at 21:33, 9 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 8th April 2009 and ends on 3rd July 2009.

This consultation invites comments on the Government's plans to amend the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) to take account...
Consultation on the Draft Strategy for Lymphoedema in Wales (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 21:32, 9 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 8th April 2009 and ends on 30th July 2009.

There is currently a wide variation in the organisation and delivery of lymphoedema services across Wales. Many people with lymphoedema...

Rail Vehicle Accessibility: Exemptions for heritage and tourist railways and tramways (The Department for Transport)
seen at 21:32, 9 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 9th April 2009 and ends on 5th June 2009.

Consultation on proposals to exempt certain rail vehicles used on heritage and tourist networks from rail vehicle accessibility...
Improving the uplands
seen at 19:44, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Oranges are not the only fruit and farming not the only activity.  Many of the silicon era activites can be carried out with great advantage in the uplands. The ubiquity of IT skills and their interchangability...

the only way parish councils will have any power...
seen at 19:44, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
the only way parish councils will have any power or respect is if they have money. Instead of spending money producing documents to empower them give them the dosh to spend on their parishes. Not many people...
Re: improving the uplands
seen at 19:44, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your post Geoffrey, and for making those valuable suggestions. I'll pass your comments onto the inquiry team.
Thanks for your comment Chris. I'll pass your...
seen at 19:44, 9 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment Chris. I'll pass your thoughts onto our Rural Governance team.
Ed miliband statement on g20
seen at 15:34, 9 April in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Ed Miliband said:   
Reform of copyright tribunal rules will save time and money
seen at 13:01, 9 April in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
The Intellectual Property Office today announced a review of the Copyright Tribunal rules which will make the Tribunal quicker and cheaper to use, particularly for individuals and small businesses.   
Berr invites industry views on european commission proposals to revise the weee and rohs directives
seen at 12:55, 9 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Business has published a consultation on European Commission proposals to recast the Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and the Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous...
Appointment of two Lords of Appeal in Ordinary
seen at 06:29, 9 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of two Lords of Appeal in Ordinary. The Right Honourable Lord Justice Lawrence Antony Collins in succession to The Right Honourable The Lord Hoffmann who ...

Lord-Lieutenant for Belfast
seen at 06:28, 9 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Dame Mary Peters DBE as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Belfast upon the retirement of Lady Carswell OBE on 8 August 2009.

Biographical Note

Dame Mary is 69...

PM sends Passover message
seen at 06:28, 9 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent his best wishes to people beginning the celebrations for Passover today.

The Prime Minister said the Jewish community was an “inspiration” and praised their contribution...

Have your say on listed free-to-air television events
seen at 06:27, 9 April in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
TV viewers are today being asked which major national events they would like to see on free-to-air television.   
Blooming marvellous -budding gardeners given the chance to design a great british garden on the olympic park
seen at 06:27, 9 April in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Green-fingered Brits will have the chance to help design a Great British Garden on the London 2012 Olympic Park thanks to a nation-wide competition launched today by Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell.   
Liam byrne to give campaigning charities £750,000
seen at 06:26, 9 April in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Campaigning is a way to get people's voices heard this new fund will encourage them to speak up.   
Cc publishes corporate plan
seen at 06:25, 9 April in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has published its corporate plan for 2009/10, which sets out its objectives over the next 12 months and beyond.   
New director of communications appointed at defra
seen at 06:22, 9 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Andrew Whyte, currently Executive Director Advocacy and Communications at Arts Council England, is joining the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as the Director of Communications in June...
Uk recycles more packaging waste
seen at 06:21, 9 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The UK recycled almost two-thirds of all packaging produced in 2008, according to the latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency.   
Direct access audiology referral to treatment (rtt) times data january 2009
seen at 06:20, 9 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE   
Statistical press notice - diagnostics waiting times & activity data: month ending february 2009
seen at 06:20, 9 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
Joined up working benefits older people
seen at 06:18, 9 April in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Local authorities that join up their services for the elderly can improve their own efficiency and bring real benefits to older people. This was one of the conclusions of a series of pilot schemes run in eight local...
Web improvements to ease holiday traffic
seen at 06:12, 9 April in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Families heading off for an Easter break will find it even easier to plan their journey with improvements to the Highways Agency website just in time for the holiday getaway. A new service has been launched that...
Government keeps work restrictions for eastern europeans
seen at 06:11, 9 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Strict working restrictions for Eastern Europeans will not be scrapped, the Government announced today.   
Mac advice on worker registration scheme accepted
seen at 06:11, 9 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is pleased that the Government has today decided to accept its advice and maintain the Worker Registration Scheme (WRS) for a further two years.   
Prime minister and home secretary meet chief constables to hail new era of neighbourhood policing
seen at 06:11, 9 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister and Home Secretary met with Chief Constables at Downing Street today to mark a "new era" of neighbourhood-based policing, established in response to the public's call for a service...
Ministerial quote for use in eu aid story
seen at 05:59, 9 April in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Please find below quotes for use in coverage of the announcement made this morning (WEDS) by President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso on actions being taken by the EU to help developing countries...
Red Squirrel Strongholds
seen at 05:59, 9 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Red Squirrel Strongholds
Natural Resource Productivity
seen at 05:59, 9 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Natural Resource Productivity - Optimising the sustainable use of our natural resources to deliver the maximum economic and public benefit
High court orders closure of drugs awareness publisher
seen at 05:56, 9 April in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A London company that "cold called" businesses and used misleading sales practices to solicit business sponsorship of a children's drug, tobacco and alcohol awareness book called "Zack & Ella...
A bigger role for communities in inspiring young people
seen at 05:35, 9 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Young people will get extra encouragement to unlock their talents as part of a £10m Inspiring Communities initiative, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears announced today.   
New motorcycle helmet safety ratings unveiled
seen at 05:31, 9 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
New safety ratings for motorcycle helmets were published today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.   
District bench appointment - ralton
seen at 03:42, 9 April in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Alexander Julius Ralton to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England...
Cash returned to victims of mail scam
seen at 02:29, 9 April in Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) News - national (Our copy).
Nearly 22,000 victims of a mass marketing fraud will have their lost cash returned to them today by the Serious Organised Crime Agency.   
Cash returned to victims of mail scam
seen at 02:29, 9 April in Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) News - national (Our copy).
Nearly 22,000 victims of a mass marketing fraud will have their lost cash returned to them today by the Serious Organised Crime Agency.   
Save water, money and effort in the garden
seen at 01:29, 9 April in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
This time of year is traditionally when we all start getting to grips with our garden. Before rushing out to the local garden centre it's worth taking a few minutes to consider some simple ways to avoid wasting...
Save water, money and effort in the garden
seen at 01:29, 9 April in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
This time of year is traditionally when we all start getting to grips with our garden. Before rushing out to the local garden centre it's worth taking a few minutes to consider some simple ways to avoid wasting...
Injured walker airlifted from isle of mull
seen at 01:18, 9 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Female walker with serious leg injury airlifted from coastal path on Isle of Mull.