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Posted 9 years ago2 minute read

Councils accuse SWestrans of failing to consult the public

SWestrans chair Tom McAughtrie claims Erica Johnson was “irresponsible” by saying the body wasn’t prepared to consult with the public...

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Posted 9 years ago3 minute read

West England Devolution deal agreed after Summer consultation

Council leaders have welcomed the rubber-stamping of the West of England devolution deal. The agreement between South Gloucestershire, Bristol and...

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Posted 9 years ago2 minute read

High Court: Council’s views on lorry ban “fully expressed and taken into account”

Heavy lorries will not be able to pass through Chobham after the High Court upheld a ruling banning them from...

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Posted 9 years ago3 minute read

Parliamentary Report on NHS contract failure silent on public/patient involvement

This is a shocking tale and is already the subject of a small consultancy industry. Here is the Commons Public...

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Posted 9 years ago4 minute read

Heathrow decision condemned as ‘dishonest’, ‘incompetent’ and ‘deeply flawed’ as councils launch legal challenge

The leaders of Richmond and Wandsworth councils have called the plans to expand Heathrow Airport as ‘dishonest’, ‘incompetent’ and ‘deeply...

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Posted 9 years ago3 minute read

Consultation flaws in a School amalgamation case – important lessons for phased projects

Earlier this summer Denbighshire County Council faced a legal challenge on its plan to merge two schools in the Ruthin...

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