Government announces end to ‘Duty To Involve’
18/04/2011 In the latest government consultation on Best Value, a single sentence heralds the end of the duty on councils to involve their public. Davy Jones asks if this is the right thing for the sector. |
So, how are we doing so far?
25/01/2010 The CAA results are out, balance sheets have been written, and the first heads have rolled, and already the Conservatives are threatening to scrap it! Davy Jones joins The MJ debate on the verdict so far |
Power to the local people
15/08/2007 Local Strategic Partnerships are gathering more and more responsibility - but lack democratic accountability. Should they be elected, asks Davy Jones? |
Shell is helping power the journey towards a circular paving industry with Shell Bitumen LT R, a new product for roads that uses plastics destined for landfill as part of the additives to make the bitumen.
Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.
Dougie Belmore explains how one of the main interfaces between you and Bacs is about to change.