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Council withdraws controversial expansion plans after consultation
Manchester council has withdrawn contentious plans to redevelop Hough End leisure centre and playing fields that have divided public opinion. The local authority had outlined its vision for the site…
Read morePlan for thousands of homes ‘flawed’, say Shropshire councillors
Shropshire Councillors have lashed out at the decision to press ahead with controversial plans for thousands of new homes across the county. Councillors Nigel Hartin and Heather Kidd voted against…
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Everyone a winner!
Engagement, consultation and Levelling-up It is often thought that there is no need to consult about good news. Only bad news. Consultation, presumably is thus seen as a safeguard for…
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“Freedom Day”: How might consultations be undertaken effectively now that restrictions have eased?
The easing of most legal restrictions on Monday 19th July amidst a pandemic poses fundamental challenges to public authorities in how they go about restoring face-face public consultations legally, safely…
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The Week in Parliament
Well Scotland and Northern Ireland are in their summer recess, and Wales and Westminster join them next week. So before all of our lovely legislators head off to their summer…
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The Health and Care Bill- What does it mean for consultors?
Last week saw the introduction into Parliament of the Government’s new Health and Care Bill, the most significant reorganisation of the National Health Service since the Lansley reforms. The Bill…
Read moreCouncils want more powers to tackle climate change at local leaders summit
Council leaders have called for more powers to be devolved to local government to allow cities to tackle climate change. A group of council leaders, including Susan Aitken, leader of…
Read moreThousands sign petition against huge development near Dorchester
Thousands of people have signed a petition against controversial plans for a 4,000-home development north of Dorchester. The Dorchester North extension has been put forward as a ‘preferred option’ for…
Read moreBlack Lives Matter: Stroud statues and street names reviewed
A review of monuments, buildings and street names has been launched by Stroud District Council to ensure they represent Stroud’s inclusive values in light of the Black Lives Matter movement…
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