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Parents accuse council of plans to quietly close nursery without consultation
Parents have accused Highland Council of “quietly” deciding to close their children’s nursery without any consultation. Letters were sent out announcing the proposed closure of Brora Nursery last week, which…
Read moreRight to moan even if you don’t take part? Council leader thinks not…
The leader of a council has slammed people who complain but don’t participate in public consultations saying their “ignorance” stops them from taking part. Cllr Darren Rodwell was speaking at…
Read moreDecision on respite centre to go back out to consultation
Proposals to close a number of ‘short break’ centres for adults with disabilities in Hertfordshire are to go through a second consultation process with Herts County Council. The council drafted…
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Scottish Community Council questions time frame of consultation
An Aberdeen community council has urged the council to extend its consultation on roads issues in the area. The city council is looking to gather public opinion on behalf of…
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Council celebrate “highest ever” response to consultation
A public consultation by Highland Council on the possibility of introducing a tourist tax has attracted more than 6500 responses. Council convener Councillor Bill Lobban said it was the highest…
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N Ireland farmer’s union launches legal challenge over lack of consultation
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched a legal challenge against Shared Environmental Services (SES) and their decision to change planning rules for assessing ammonia for farm applications without any…
Read morePhew!… Just avoided “purdah”
tCI Commentary: Many people would have wondered how wise it is to launch a consultation on such a sensitive subject during the election campaign. But just consider the tight time…
Read moreLocal hospital saved by Politician ….. or is it?
tCI Commentary: Rhion Jones (provocatively) comments: No doubt Jeremy Hunt will be delighted by this newspaper story – especially as a General Election is looming. But read it carefully and…
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Green watchdog powers could affect judicial review process, say legal experts
Legal powers to be granted to the proposed Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) under the Environment Bill could hinder organisations’ access to the judicial review process, according to academics and…
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