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16 October 2009

East midlands motorway and trunk road works programme - monday 19 october to sunday 25 october 2009
seen at 21:41, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

M1 JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 28 WIDENING

Isle of wight company cleans up abroad
seen at 18:26, 16 October in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

It’s been a slick 2009 for Vikoma International, a leading designer and manufacturer of a range of equipment to deal with oil spills. The company has been celebrating major orders from the Middle East and Japan...

Ebay ivory trader jailed for 10 months
seen at 17:53, 16 October in Commonwealth War Graves Commission News - national (Our copy).

NAT 69/09 A man who traded in ivory from endangered species on eBay was sentenced to 10 months in prison today at Luton Crown Court following an international investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). ...

Ebay ivory trader jailed for 10 months
seen at 17:46, 16 October in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

A man who traded in ivory from endangered species on eBay was sentenced to 10 months in prison today at Luton Crown Court following an international investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Elephants...

Isle of wight company cleans up abroad
seen at 17:46, 16 October in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

It’s been a slick 2009 for Vikoma International, a leading designer and manufacturer of a range of equipment to deal with oil spills. The company has been celebrating major orders from the Middle East and Japan...

Percy the smokefree penguin visits bury
seen at 17:45, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Percy the Smokefree Penguin visited Bury to encourage smokers to quit after it was revealed that six people in the town are killed every week by smoking.

Cigarettes and cars seized in hmrc checks
seen at 17:45, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Over 65,000 counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes and six vehicles have been seized by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as part of a two day operation to target the sale of illicit tobacco products and mis-use of...

Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol
seen at 17:45, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).
Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol
Yorkshire and the humber roadworks update saturday 17 october to friday 23 october
seen at 15:48, 16 October in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Yorkshire and the Humber roadworks update.

Four foreign ships under detention in the uk during september
seen at 15:48, 16 October in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during September 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. Four foreign...

North east roadworks bulletin 17-23 october 2009
seen at 15:48, 16 October in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).
North east roadworks bulletin 17-23 october 2009
Percy the smokefree penguin visits ashton-under-lyne
seen at 15:48, 16 October in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Percy the Smokefree Penguin visited Ashton-under-Lyne to encourage smokers to quit after it was revealed that nine people in the town are killed every week by smoking.

Business secretary lord mandelson speech: ‘an enterprise-led recovery'
seen at 15:47, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Said Business School, Friday 16 October 2009

Master sent to jail after drinking session
seen at 15:47, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Captain Mikhail Antonov aged 47 appeared at Grimsby Crown Court today charged with an offence under the Railways & Transport Safety Act 2003.

Hse warns building firms after worker is seriously injured in fall
seen at 15:47, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging employers to ensure their workers are protected when working at height after a man fell from the first floor of a building he was working on, suffering life-threatening...

West midlands motorway and trunk roads maintenance programme
seen at 15:47, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

 19-25 OCTOBER 2009

Roadworks information for highways agency roads in south lancashire, merseyside, gtr manchester and cheshire
seen at 15:47, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in South Lancashire, Merseyside, Gtr Manchester and Cheshire – 7 days beginning Monday, 19 October 2009.

Roadworks information for highways agency roads in cumbria and north lancashire
seen at 15:47, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 19 October 2009

Can business love local regulators?
seen at 12:48, 16 October in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

A research project has found that far from what is perceived as a tense stand-off, many small businesses actively seek positive partnerships with regulators from their local authorities.

Investing in the uk’s creative and cultural future: new funding for national film centre and stonehenge visitor centre
seen at 12:48, 16 October in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

Commitment to other key projects confirmed.

Uk to see explosion in 3g and mobile broadband services
seen at 12:47, 16 October in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

The UK’s digital infrastructure is set to be boosted by the roll-out of next generation wireless broadband services and enhanced 3G coverage to as much as 90% of the country. 

Percy the smokefree penguin visits barrow
seen at 12:46, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Percy the Smokefree Penguin visited Barrow to encourage smokers to quit after it was revealed that 18 people in the town/city are killed every week by smoking.

Four foreign ships under detention in the uk during september
seen at 12:46, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

348-09 The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during September 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

Presbyterian mutual society working group meets to discuss progress
seen at 12:46, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

The Presbyterian Mutual Society Working Group met yesterday to review progress on finding a solution to help Presbyterian Mutual Society Members. The Working Group Chair Liam Byrne, Chief Secretary to the Treasury...

Transport minister marks rail success story in bristol
seen at 12:45, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Rail passengers on the Severn Beach line are now benefitting from more frequent trains, better timed services and transformed stations and Transport Minister Chris Mole saw the success for himself today during...

Minister announces start date for uk anti-doping
seen at 11:25, 16 October in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

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Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe has today announced a start date of 14 December 2009 for UK Anti-Doping (UKAD), the UK’s first stand-alone anti-doping body.

Capacitybuilders interim chair appointed
seen at 11:24, 16 October in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

Chris Pond has today announced that he is stepping down from his role as Chair of Capacitybuilders, due to an increase in the time commitment required by his role as Director of Financial Capability at the Financial...

Percy the smokefree penguin visits workington
seen at 11:24, 16 October in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Percy the Smokefree Penguin visited Workington to encourage smokers to quit after it was revealed that 18 people in Cumbria are killed every week by smoking.

Response to comments from cwu general secretary billy hayes on acas intervention in the dispute between the cwu and royal mail.
seen at 11:22, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

A Department for Business Spokesperson said: "If management and union wish to use Acas, and think it would be helpful, that is for them to decide. But there is no substitute for negotiating modernisation that...

Clearer forecasts for the dales from the met office
seen at 11:22, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

A new mountain area weather forecast for the Yorkshire Dales will provide hill walkers with clearer information to help keep them safer, while making the most of the spectacular countryside.

Uk leads fight against malaria in southern sudan
seen at 11:22, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Over the past three years, the UK has provided around £4m to finance a mass malaria bed net distribution campaign - delivering over 6.1 million bed nets to people in Southern Sudan. The project is set...

Yorkshire and the humber roadworks update saturday 17 october to friday 23 october
seen at 11:22, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER ROADWORKS UPDATE

Final members of the adaptation sub-committee appointed.
seen at 11:22, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

238/09 The Secretary of State for Environment, Hilary Benn, and the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, today announced that Professor Anne Johnson and Professor Tim Palmer will take...

Investiture programme for tuesday, 20th october 2009
seen at 11:22, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Investiture programme for Tuesday, 20th October 2009

Highways agency resurfacing part of the a40 at whitchurch, herefordshire
seen at 11:22, 16 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency is planning to resurface a short section of the A40, north of Monmouth, near the turn to Symonds Yat, to improve safety for motorists.

'...Educate / enforce HGV drivers to overtake within a sensible distance (or discriminate on speed limiters)' -- Mike Haville
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On motorways and dual carraigeways HGV are overtaking with very little...
'...Ensure that a firmer line legally speaking is taken against muslim extremist groups in the UK' -- mr mark predeth
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since 9/11 Muslim extremist groups have disproportionately taken over the...
'...include capital gains tax as part of overall income, therefore taxing higher gains at appropriate levels of tax' -- leon wylie
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bankers, other city "types", BBC stars etc, they all use CGT to decrease...
'...Stop the routine cancellation of major heart operations in England and Wales.' -- Robert Sandall
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Regularly, throughout England and Wales, patients have their operations...
'...rethink the age that students leave secondary education.' -- Ben Holowczyk
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If students are required to pay the full adult price at 16 for cinema...
'...ban the production and use of platic bags in the uk' -- carl holmes
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
a simple step but one that would make a huge difference a no brainer
'...Re-open Newtown Hospital A & E Dept.' -- Mrs Judi Harris
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Newtown(Powys) is situated more than 30 miles from the Royal Shrewsbury...
'...Increase the Personal Allowance in the UK' -- Mr Daniel Jack Hammond
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Increase the Personal...
'...Introduce guidelines to clearly outline when a person is an adult or child.' -- James Barry
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With relevance to age related costs on activities, transport or services...
'...Introduce an oyster card for people throughout the UK not just London.' -- Mr Thomas Ellis
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to introduce a card similar to the oyster card for people...
'...please ban the use of the pesticides called neonicotinoids in the uk' -- carl holmes
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why are honeybee colonies collapsing? One hypothesis is that bees...
'...Protection for vulnrable adults within care homes' -- Mr E J Blues
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a petition to have a new piece of legislation that will help to...
'...help countries over the world to help fight the batlle agianst malaria' -- Pratik khetia
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the goverment to take action in helping to fight the batlle of...
'...Get real, either up troop numbers significantly in Afghanistan (much more than 500) or get out' -- Mr Mike Galloway
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
put in significant resources to win or get out afghanistan or anywhere
'...introduce strong penalties to deter the vandalism of war memorials.' -- Robert Paul Marriott
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Vandalism of memorials to our war dead is on the increase. Whether to steal...
'...create a body which will oversee and regulate the leasehold management industry, enforce a proper code of conduct offering protection to owners of leasehold properties from unreasonable service charges and poor quality of service.' -- Darren Rossiter
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the UK, owners of leasehold flats usually pay a monthly/annual charge to...
'...prevent supermarkets selling produce at increased prices per kilo for smaller quantities of the same product' -- Miss Julia Blake
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
supermarkets currently sell produce at increased rates per kilo for a...
'...Give more powers to child support agency to investigate the non resident parent income' -- claudia lourenco
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe the child support agency needs more power to investigate the...
'...do everything in his power to keep the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.' -- Richard Purvis
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Heart 96.6 wants to see an end to the shambolic situation regarding the...
'...cap student loan repayments' -- Alexandra Cotton
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having got into debt in the first instance to get through University, the...
'...change the law relating to uncontrolled sewage spreading on farmland' -- Richard McLachlan
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To make the necessary changes in the law to ban the spreading of raw sewage...
'...make all private landlords sign up to a code of conduct.' -- mrs janette rathbone
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to make all private landlords accountable for the behaviour of their...
'...More Money for Pensioners' -- Irene Burdell
seen at 05:37, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The new pension increase is an insult to people who have worked all their...
'...Regulate the Royal Mail to restore the once excellent level of service' -- Don Carran
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our national postal service has become increasingly expensive, complicated...
'...Abolish The National Offender Management Service, and return to separate administrations for the Prison Service and the Probation Service' -- WILLIAM WATSON
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This government has craftily slid the Prison Service together with the...
'...Privatise the Post Office' -- Steve Jacques
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Privatise the Post office, and put it in the hands of someone that can...
'...Give the victim an input into how they feel the perpatrator should be punished' -- Ms Shelley Stephens
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over the last 5 years I have had to have the police involved in my life...
'...encourage parents to groom their children with Essential Home Skills (EHS) from very early in life, as young as 2 years.' -- Taran Hans-Dhillon
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Don t blame the schools; get to the source. Parents are responsible to equip...
'...allow local authorities to determine for themselves the form of governance which best suits their area and residents' -- Martyn Bolt
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Legislation currently enacted compels local authorities to chose between an...
'...change the UK quarantine laws to exempt search and rescue dogs which have done life saving work overseas.' -- Chloe Rowling
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Darcy, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service s search and rescue dog, will...
'...Change DWP rules to make a claimant's GP the ultimate decision maker' -- Des Harcus
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition The Prime Minister to change DWP rules regarding...
'...Even small children should be listened to' -- Ms Shelley Stephens
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that it is about time that Social Services, Police etc take into...
'...Make it illegal to discriminate against the British Armed Forces & their families in the United Kingdom.' -- Joanna Cleary
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More & More we read or see of incidents where our troops or their families...
'...Stop free NHS treatment for non UK residents/tax payers' -- Darren Glasper
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I live abroad and have on some occasions been to A&E.I do not pay UK tax and...
'...make it a criminal offence for tenants to refuse to leave the property after an Eviction Notice' -- E Charrington
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many tenants in the UK are not leaving the landlord's property despite...
'...not go to war with Iran or North Korea over Nuclear Weapons, as this will result in the deaths of thousands of our troops' -- Mr Alan Ritchie
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I do not want the unnecessary deaths of our troops in a war which we will...
'...ban the use of 'naked scanning' at airports' -- Danielle Spurling
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In a years time, the department for transport will decide if 'naked skanners...
'...Save the Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club' -- Warren Djemal
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club is being threatened with closure by...
'...refrain from selling off publicly owned assets' -- MR GWJ Norris
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given that the "Government" assets that the Prime Minister has announced...
'...ensure all social networking sites are blocked on NHS servers throughout the country in an effort to improve patient care.' -- Miss Lisa Ambrose
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After seeing first hand a nurse on Facebook while she was on duty while...
'...Enforce new guildlines for schools to abide by when dealing with bullies' -- Mrs Jane Bate
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Schools must implement new rules; all reoffending bullies must complete an...
'...remove the prescription charge for medication for sufferers of crohns disease' -- Carole Evans
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is unfair to ask sufferers to pay for their medication which in many...
'...Make it easier for council tennants to move from one town to another - stop the points system' -- Louise Rutter
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is very difficult to move council home from one council to another, the...
'...Introduce affordable pet care lessons for soon-to-be pet owners.' -- Leanne Lockwood
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hundreds, perhaps thousands of animals in the UK each year are being...
'...protest for the UK Goverment to keep thousands of Vauxhall workers in a job.' -- Mr Josh Swinnerton
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For years Vauxhalls has played a major role in the lives of workers and...
'...create a National Youth Employment Program for young people' -- Vinit Chauhan
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The number of long-term jobless youth is at a 15-year high. Nearly 400,...
'...REDUCE or at least prevent the growth of AIR TRAFFIC in the UK and there for reduce sound, sight and air pollution.' -- Matthew Cater
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Air traffic is increasing and with it noise pollution, visual pollution and...
'...Eradicate all traffic lights and instead spend money on improving driving skills and road repairs' -- Mark Lovell
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Firstly remove all traffic lights then as a suggestion, all drivers should...
'...Remove the new 'near naked' x ray body scanners on trial from all airports' -- S Austin
seen at 05:36, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To remove these new xray near naked body scanners from airports they are a...
'...ensure Jackie Smith is not elevated to the House of Lords' -- Robert Dennis
seen at 05:35, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Former Home Secretaries are usually elevated to the House of Lords. We, the...
Government gives london new powers to tackle problem road works
seen at 02:28, 16 October in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Commuters, businesses and residents in the capital will benefit after the Government approved tough new powers to tackle London’s problem road works, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced today.

Our response to CLG's 'Local Economic Assessments: Draft statutory guidance'
seen at 01:24, 16 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Our response to CLG's 'Local Economic Assessments: Draft statutory guidance'.

Our Response to IDeA & PAS Draft Guidance on 'Preparing a local economic assessment'
seen at 01:24, 16 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is avalable as a download only

Our response to IDeA & PAS (Planning Advisory Service)  draft guidance on 'Preparing a local economic assessment'.

Radio: the implications of Digital Britain for localness regulation (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 01:18, 16 October in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 31st July 2009 and ends on 23rd October 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.

The following documents relating...