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27 October 2009

Under embargo: awards celebrate diversity of civil service
seen at 22:24, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

EMBARGOED UNTIL 21:00 on 27 OCTOBER 2009 Civil servants from around the country have been honoured for their dedication in encouraging diversity and helping some of the most vulnerable people in society.

West midlands employers guarantee facilities for cyclists
seen at 18:29, 27 October in National Business Travel Network News - national (Our copy).

EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 28 OCTOBER 2009 More than 70 major public and private sector employers including some in the West Midlands region are today pledging to implement a new "cycle to work" guarantee in a bid...

Embargoed until 0001 28 october 2009 - employers guarantee facilities for cyclists in the north east
seen at 18:21, 27 October in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

More than 70 major public and private sector employers - including some in the North East - are today pledging to implement a new “cycle to work” guarantee in a bid to transform the numbers cycling to work.

Ship-load of cigarettes seized in cross border raids
seen at 18:21, 27 October in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

NAT 74/09

In the largest cigarette seizure ever in the UK and Ireland, over 120 million smuggled cigarettes have been uncovered in a multi-agency cross border operation today.

“dodgy” bacon was heroin
seen at 18:20, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Two men from Southport have been jailed for a total of 31 years after importing a consignment of bacon as a cover for 63 kilos of heroin with a street value of £3 million.

A66 bowes to lowfield carriageway resurfacing
seen at 18:19, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will be resurfacing the A66 near Barnard Castle, County Durham, between Monday 2 November and Sunday 17 January. This essential maintenance will provide safer and smoother journeys for drivers...

Ship-load of cigarettes seized in cross border raids
seen at 18:19, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

In the largest cigarette seizure ever in the UK and Ireland, over 120 million smuggled cigarettes have been uncovered in a multi-agency cross border operation today.

Hse warning to sole traders after labourer killed by a falling steel joist
seen at 18:19, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).
Hse warning to sole traders after labourer killed by a falling steel joist
Hse warning to sole traders after labourer killed by a falling steel joist
seen at 18:19, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

A London-based plumber has been fined following the death of a labourer in Essex.

Hit the hubs this half term!
seen at 18:19, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Three youth hubs in the Wakefield area will be re-launched on Friday (30th Oct) as the highlight of a week of activities to entertain young people during half term.

5.9 million free swims thanks to government initiative
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government has welcomed the latest official data that shows that there were 5.9 million free swims during the second quarter of its £140m free swimming initiative, covering July, August and September...

5.9 million free swims thanks to government initiative
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government has welcomed the latest official data that shows that there were 5.9 million free swims during the second quarter of its £140m free swimming initiative, covering July, August and September...

“dodgy” bacon was heroin
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

NAT 73/09 

Two men from Southport have been jailed for a total of 31 years after importing a consignment of bacon as a cover for 63 kilos of heroin with a street value of £3 million.

Lifeguard fined after father-of-three drowns
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

A lifeguard who failed to notice a father-of-three lifeless at the bottom of a Walsall swimming pool was yesterday (26/10) convicted at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

Weekly roundup of roadworks in surrey, hampshire, south oxfordshire and south berkshire
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

SE297-09 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Uk statistics authority: nick hurd mp census comments “ill-founded”
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).
Uk statistics authority: nick hurd mp census comments “ill-founded”
Weekly summary of roadworks in kent & sussex
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

SE298-09 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Safety day to help prevent farmyard accidents in norfolk
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).
Safety day to help prevent farmyard accidents in norfolk
Free help and advice for employers and the self-employed in northern ireland
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Today’s businesses are facing tough times and the most successful know what help is available and make use of it.  That help is at hand for businesses during November when HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) brings...

Weekly summary of roadworks for m25
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

SE299-09 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Ship-load of cigarettes seized in cross border raids
seen at 16:29, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

In the largest cigarette seizure ever in the UK and Ireland, over 120 million smuggled cigarettes have been uncovered in a multi-agency cross border operation today.

 

Minister urges pension funds to back green investments
seen at 13:34, 27 October in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

Gareth Thomas has today called on the world’s largest pension funds to help boost private funding for low carbon investments in the developing world.

CRC 108 - Transport in Rural Areas Good Practice - film
seen at 13:33, 27 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This short film demonstrates how transport schemes can be integrated and sustainable in rural areas.

Press Release - 'Integrated rural transport showcased'
seen at 13:33, 27 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Press release to accompany the launch of 'Transport in Rural Areas Good Practice' film.

What has happened to the Inquiry report. I...
seen at 13:33, 27 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
What has happened to the Inquiry report. I thought it was to be published in September?
Showcasing integrated rural transport
seen at 13:33, 27 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Together with Lincolnshire County Council we're launching a short film highlighting how transport schemes can be integrated and sustainable in rural areas.

The decline in rural bus...

Thanks for your comment. We've had this response...
seen at 13:33, 27 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment. We've had this response from the Uplands team: "The Chairman of the Inquiry, Stuart Burgess, has decided to extend the deadline for producing the final report to enable...
More must be done to help the rural fuel poor
seen at 13:33, 27 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Peter Vines, a senior adviser in our Whitehall team, has written about fuel poverty in rural areas for Utility Week.

The plight of the rural fuel poor is often overlooked. 1 in 5 rural ...

Our response to CLG’s consultation on the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
seen at 13:33, 27 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Our response to CLG’s consultation on the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

We've responsed to CLG’s consultation on the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
seen at 13:33, 27 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've responded to CLG’s consultation on the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

CIL is a new charge which local authorities in England and Wales...

Advance survey work starts on m53 bidston moss viaduct strengthening
seen at 12:37, 27 October in Manchester Aiport News - national (Our copy).

Before work starts on the major strengthening of the M53 Bidston Moss viaduct detailed surveying will be carried out on the motorway and one of the slips roads in November.

"owl be alright!" a14 feathered friend saved by traffic officers
seen at 12:31, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Bird welfare specialists from the Raptor Foundation at Woodhurst in Cambridgeshire have been nurturing an owl back to health for four weeks after it was recovered from the central reservation of the A14.

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New one-stop-shop for healthcare facilities
seen at 12:31, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

A new single technical guidance website for providers of healthcare facilities was announced today by the Department of Health and the three UK health organisations – Department of Health, Social Services and...

Indian summer of export success for finance guru and author
seen at 11:27, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Berkshire-based psychologist, money management guru and author Christine Thompson-Wells is celebrating a breakthrough in the lucrative Indian book market, having secured an exclusive Indian licensee earlier...

Government calls on credit and store card companies to clean up their act
seen at 11:27, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government has today announced new proposals to ensure that credit and store card companies give people a fairer deal, in the latest of a series of reforms designed to make financial services work for consumers...

Student forum urges learner-focused higher education
seen at 11:27, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Students and universities have been invited to get online and be heard by the National Student Forum, which today launched its most interactive report on higher education in England.

Amended copy - integrated rural transport showcased
seen at 11:26, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

For the 9.5 million people living in rural England, it is rare to hear a positive story about public transport in their area. The decline in rural bus services, combined with the closure of local services has...

West midlands firework organisers urged to put safety first
seen at 11:26, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Organisers of firework displays in the West Midlands are being urged not to cut back on costs at the expense of safety.

£6m for humber bridge improvements
seen at 11:26, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Humber Bridge will benefit from &pound;6 million Government funding over the next two years, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced today.

Fit for all seasons – new military ration packs to begin winter trials
seen at 11:26, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Frontline troops will be making a meal of new military ration packs to ensure they are suitable during the harsh Afghanistan winter, it was announced at the Combined Services Culinary Challenge today.

Don’t let flu spoil the final fling of highland homecoming fun
seen at 11:26, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Scottish Government

Lots to do for birmingham youngsters over half-term and halloween
seen at 11:26, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Birmingham youngsters have no excuse for being bored this half-term and Halloween with a range of activities being laid on to keep them occupied.

Lots to do for stoke youngsters over half-term and halloween
seen at 11:26, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

There is no excuse for young people in Stoke-on-Trent to get bored this half-term and Halloween with a range of activities being provided to keep them occupied.

Lots to do for walsall youngsters over half-term and halloween
seen at 11:26, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

There will be some spooky surprises in Walsall this half-term week as young people get ready for Halloween with a series of free events.

Boost for west midlands as £7m safety improvements start on the m5 near quinton
seen at 11:26, 27 October in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Press release code: WM/425/09/1026 A &pound;7m scheme that will see drivers on the M5 near Birmingham benefit from safer journeys is being delivered early as part of the Department for Transport's &pound...

'...Enforce a Legal Duty of Candour' -- Jeff Heenan
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"The Department of Health is considering imposing a legally binding "duty of...
'...drastically reduce the remuneration (pay, pension & bonus) received by Royal Mail senior management.' -- Paul Jackson
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Adam Crozier (chief executive) alone has a salary of 633,000 and the new...
'...Terminate the employment of the Chief Executive and Board of the Student Loans Company (SLC)' -- David Willingham
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With 88,000 students still waiting for payment of their student loan,...
'...cancel the deportations to Iraq immediately' -- Russell Gower
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We demand that the first chartered deportation flight to southern Iraq,...
'...Encourage the UN to bring peace to the situation in Cyprus with the Turkish military presence in Northern Cyprus' -- Mr Jonathon Charles McCormick
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To encourage Turish, Greek & Cypriot leaders (alongside UN representatives)...
'...Sack Adam Crozier and Peter Mandleson with immediate effect.' -- Christopher smith
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Adam Crozier and Peter Mandelson have deliberately engineered a situation in...
'...remove medical cannabis companies from the stock market' -- John Ellis
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I/We raise this objection to the prosecution of anyone whom grows uses and...
'...Force Insurance companies to pay their own fines for miss-selling Endowment Mortgages and not pass the fines and claims on to their investors.' -- Mr Michael Holmes
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The FSA allowed the Endowment Mortgage providers to charge the cost of miss-...
'...Reduce fuel duty when VAT is increased back to 17.5%' -- neil walker
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When VAT was reduced to 15% the Chancellor sneakily added duty to fuel to...
'...Scrap the unfair local government ombudsman' -- trevor barker
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
for all those who have suffered the local government ombudsman justice will...
'...Make it law to provide full recreational facilities for young people' -- Marcus Welch
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having our youngsters hanging round the street, with nothing to do, getting...
'...call upon the new Administration of Devon County Council to honour the commitment given by the previous Administration of Devon County Council to acquire Rolle College for Exmouth.' -- Stephen Worth
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Exmouth Community college currently has a thriving Post-16 centre with about...
'...help savers who invested in good faith in ISA plans which were marketed by FSA-regulated firms as being ISA-compliant but which have now been discovered to be non-compliant, by ensuring that HMRC does not remove ISA status from such plans, nor seek re
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Savers who subscribed to ISA plans invested in Keydata Secure Income Bonds,...
'...enact legislation, extending the Governor of the Bank of England's proposal to forcibly split banks into Utility and "Casino" arms, so that no Private Sector Organisation is "too big to fail"' -- Marcus Farrow
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, has recently suggested...
'...Help Our Young Children. (What would you do if it was your child Mr Brown)' -- Mrs Alison Vest
seen at 06:05, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For the NHS to fund treatment for babies with Plagiocephaly & Brachycephaly...
'...Cap the cost of disability aids' -- Mrs Carol Louise Brown
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please stop making parents and carers pay 6 times the cost for disability...
'...allow elderly people and those with disabilities, to be able to use their concessionary bus passes, to have free or subsidised use of Council approved community transport services.' -- Philip McLellan
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many elderly people and those with disabilities cannot access conventional...
'...Change the name of the "Minister for women and equality"' -- Mr Scott Wright
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The name of this position should simply be The minister for equality. There...
'...put an end to the demonization of separated fathers in the family law courts!' -- Dr. Joel David Robinson
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fathers love their children equally, and many are increasingly full-time...
'...end discrimination against pet-owners who live as private tenants in rented flats.' -- Mr S Gautam
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I request that the Government ends discrimination against pet owners who are...
'...indroduce much stricter planning regualations in rural areas to combat urbanisation and to ensure green belt land remains green.' -- Angus Stewart
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Britain today, buildings are going up left right and center. This is...
'...To lower student tuition fees and raise student loans.' -- Miss Charlotte M Anstice
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are a group of students from Sheffield Hallam University and would like...
'...to stop cyclist useing the pavements as a roads, and the parking of vehicles on pavements.' -- Mr Fredrick Green
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
is it still agains the law to for a cyclist to ride on the pavement as far...
'...require local authorities to have minimum standards for the surfaces of roads and pavements to protect the safety of users.' -- Mr Albert Glennon
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have a friend who is now 92 who has fallen 9 times in Guildford, Surrey as...
'...Join the Euro' -- Mr David A. Ruffle
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Join the Euro' -- Mr David A. Ruffle
'...Stop migration from Europe as our country is already overpopulated' -- Linda Homan
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Only allow migration when one person leaves the UK one more can come in.
'...request that multifuel heating systems (Wood and solid fuel) are included in the Warmfront scheme as soon as possible' -- Brian Ives
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We request that the Prime Minister informs most strongly the Department of...
'...strongly support Keir Starmer's speech on the Human Rights Act' -- David Hall
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Keir Starmer's comments highlight the truth about the act which is that it...
'...prevent Ridgeway High School's threatened closure under The Wirral Borough Council's Academies Proposal' -- Miss Andrea Bryan
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wirral Borough Council proposes to close 3 schools, including Ridgeway, to...
'...allow pension funds to be used to pay off personal debt to help the country and financial institutions recover' -- Simon Rowe
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The assumption being that a financial wrapper could be created and offered...
'...Maintain the existing levels of stamp duty until at least 2011' -- Robert Cleary
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are many people who are now placing houses on the market. These are...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to remove the National Football Museum from the town of Preston and move it to Wembley, where it belongs' -- Thomas Finley
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The National Football Museum must be forced to move from the town of Preston...
'...introduce a national tree planting program to double the trees in the UK' -- James knott
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In order to combat CO2 emissions the Friends of the Earth and other...
'...A Public enquiry into why the Banks refuse to investigate, fraud, within their investments' -- philip jennings
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I Call for a Public Enquiry into why Banks refuse to investigate Fraud, and...
'...Stop the possible closure of SCBU and Maternity Unit in Dorchester County hospital' -- Mrs Cheryl Barrett
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The closure of the above mentioned wards within DCH would cause an extreme...
'...make it illegal to ride a bicycle on the public highway in the UK without wearing a safety helmet' -- Mr Robert Horsfield
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given the number of deaths and serious injuries every year to cyclists,...
'...Make Motorcyclists Pay The Same Insurance As Cars Do.' -- Mr Damien Blakeley
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why should Motorcyclists pay less insurance when there more of a hazard than...
'...The NHS should not have to pay for treatment of injuries caused by excessive drinking' -- Paul Beckles-Bye
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It s time to stop the excessive burden being put on the NHS buy binge...
'...register all trailer caravans with the DVLA so the owners pay an annual road fund tax and the caravan is mechanically checked with an annual MOT inspection' -- Robert Horsfield
seen at 06:04, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Caravans are a popular method of taking a holiday. There needs to be...
'...ensure that all drivers caught driving without valid insurance have the vehicle immediately impounded and after further checks it is crushed' -- Robert Horsfield
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are now being told that it is likely that nearly 2m cars are being driven...
'...Allow British Citizens to hold EURO accounts in a UK bank without Capital Gains tax charges arrising from exchange rate fluctuations.' -- James Hamilton
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People should be allowed to vote with their feet on the Euro. Those who want...
'...Provide more funding for research into Diabetes 1' -- Mrs Christine Sagar
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the Prime Minister to provide more funding for research into...
'...stop charging for CRB when innocent' -- MR BK
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why if we have presumption of innocence do we have to pay for someone to...
'...Abolish Income Tax on income under 10000.' -- Ian Brisco
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To compensate a small increase could be made in the Income Tax for Middle &...
'...ensure that First Great Western are legally obliged to replace pre-paid railway tickets which have been accidentally lost by the purchaser prior to their journey.' -- Roger Mills
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition relates to my own unsatisfactory experience. Although I have...
'...Create more social housing suitablefor familes within the Ormskirk Area' -- julie noon
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ormskirk has a real shortage of affordable rented accomodation for families...
'...secure endorsement from CWDC for the 'Working with Young People' Foundation Degree nationally.' -- Doug Hallam
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The experience and accessibility of the degree, practical, theory and work...
'...grant an unconditional amnesty for all UK undocumented economic migrants.' -- Duncan Noble
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An amnesty for all illegal migrants would have three main benefits. 1....
'...prevent banks from charging fixed daily rates for overdrafts' -- Mr Bradwin Scott
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Honourable Prime minister 26th October 2009 Dear Sir I was...
'...take urgent measures to safeguard the continued supply of UK seafarers by acting on the employment and training proposals that were first presented to the government by maritime unions and employers in April 2007.' -- Andrew Linington
seen at 06:03, 27 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the recent announcement by the Maersk Company one of the largest...
Business finds love for local councils
seen at 05:55, 27 October in Association Of Chief Police Officers 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.

Business finds love for local councils
seen at 01:06, 27 October in National Audit Office 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.