Daily Archives: 29/05/2009

Briefing Paper on England’s Local Democracy etc. Bill

This is a briefing paper on the Bill, which aims to promote local democracy and economic development and to devolve greater power to local government and communities. http://www.info4local.gov.uk/documents/publications/1239780

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HEACS: dissolution process in place

Built Environment Forum Scotland today notified its members that the process for the dissolution of HEACS – Scotland’s outgoing historic environment advisory group – has commenced today (29 May) with the introduction of the Public Services Reform Bill to Parliament. … Continue reading

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Euro Manifestos: conservation and heritage analysis by SCT launched

IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly has welcomed the launch of the analysis by the Scottish Civic Trust (SCT) of the Party Manifestos for the European elections.  Dr O’Reilly said ‘We need more of this conservation-focussed scrutiny.  It’s not only about the … Continue reading

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More ‘maladministration’ failing conservation and causing ‘injustice’

There were multiple failures by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council in the handling of an extension to a primary school next to a 17th century hall that is Grade 2* listed, finds Ombudsman, Anne Seex. In her report, issued today (22 … Continue reading

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