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NHS faces legal challenge over redevelopment of hospital services
Plans to redevelop hospital services in West Hertfordshire could be scrutinised by the courts, after a claim was served for a judicial review. Earlier this year the Herts Valleys CCG…
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EU citizen outreach must improve to drive public consultation – auditors
A new Report from the European Court of Auditors has recommended improvements to EU citizen outreach efforts to boost participation in the democratic process. The report described the public consultations…
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JR threat sees Council u-turn on licensing plans
Comment from Councillor Katherine Dunne, London Borough of Hounslow Council “Council has acknowledged and acted on concerns raised that consultees were unable to access the information and documentation that we…
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Council admits consultation was not as robust as it should have been
Argyll and Bute Council has changed its plans to introduce a parking charge at harbours on Mull. The plans would have seen parking charges of up to £9 a day…
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Five things you need to know about updated CIL guidance
tCI Commentary: There is a change which allows local authorities to determine how to engage with communities, and as the article says, it will be interesting to see how different…
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Harrogate congestion solution to be decided
A final decision on how best to tackle Harrogate’s contentious congestion issues could be made in October. North Yorkshire County Councillors are likely to push ahead with a mixed package…
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Airport delays consultation deadline
The public consultation deadline over controversial plans to expand flights at London City Airport has been put back, it has been revealed. The deadline for responses to its Master Plan…
Read moreScottish politicians suggest bank branch closures should be subject to consultation
A group of MPs has called for new legislation to stop banks abandoning Scottish towns. A report published by the UK Parliament’s Scottish Affairs Committee calls on the UK government…
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Time running out for stroke consultation
There are just two days left for people of Fermangh to appose the closure of the Stroke Unit at South West Acute Hospital. Since 2016, fears have been growing about…
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