VE Day: Council duties under the Armed Forces Covenant
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Geoff Wild, Legal & Governance Consultant, looks at the duties of councils under the Armed Forces Covenant.
Council guarantees job interviews for ex-service veterans
26/08/2014 Crawley Borough Council has guaranteed an interview to armed forces veterans for all current and future vacancies at the local authority. |
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Sale of voters’ details ‘demeans democracy’, warns LGA
26/08/2014 A law allowing junk mail companies to buy voters’ details should be scrapped as the practice could affect willingness to vote, councils claim. |
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Councils seize toxic cigarettes in illegal trade crack down
26/08/2014 Local authorities have seized millions of black market cigarettes containing high-levels of cancer causing chemicals as part of a crack down on illegal trade. |
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First Victoria Cross paving stones laid for WW1 heroes
26/08/2014 The first commemorative First World War Victoria Cross paving stones have been laid during ceremonies across the UK. |
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Deadline looms for high street award
26/08/2014 Communities are being urged to submit their applications for the Great British High Street competition before the 30 August 2014 closing date. |
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Cable launches consultation on zero hours loopholes
26/08/2014 Plans to help identify and close loopholes in zero hours contracts have been revealed in a new consultation launched by business secretary Vince Cable. |
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Apprenticeship standard to boost talent in housing
22/08/2014 A new housing apprenticeship standard could make a career in the sector more appealing for young people, the National Housing Federation (NHF) hopes. |
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Council hails success of pavement stencil to reduce city begging
22/08/2014 A new pavement stencil campaign has reduced the number of beggars in Exeter city centre while encouraging charitable giving. |
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Billion pound City Deal for South Lanarkshire
22/08/2014 Ministers and South Lanarkshire have signed a £1.13bn investment deal to bring jobs and new infrastructure to the west of Scotland. |
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Coastal defence scheme will protect 1,400 Kent homes from flooding
22/08/2014 Construction is set to begin on 2.4km of coastal defences along the Kent coastline to improve flood protection and infrastructure. |
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Arrests made in £18m council fraud investigation
07/08/2014 Four men have been arrested and bailed following an investigation into £18m fraud at Brighton and Hove Housing Department. |
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Report highlights confusion surrounding care funding
07/08/2014 Nearly two-thirds of over-45s admit they find the subject of care funding confusing, with 49% looking to local authorities for help, according to a new report. |
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Free schools ‘socially selective’ claims new study
07/08/2014 The Government’s flagship schools programme is failing to take on poor children despite more schools opening in disadvantaged areas, according to a new study. |
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Tool reveals benefits of sports to local communities
29/07/2014 A new modelling tool from Sport England allows councils to discover the economic value of sport to their community. |
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East Sussex economy brightens after council efforts
29/07/2014 East Sussex County Council has hailed efforts to boost its local economy a success after figures highlighted significant employment boosts. |
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Charities in ‘excellent position’ to support Work Programme
29/07/2014 Government must work closely with charities and service users to ensure success in its Work Programme, a report claims. |
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Record number of sites win Green Flag
29/07/2014 Britain’s parks and public spaces are awash with green after a record number of UK spaces were awarded Green Flag Awards. |
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Council leaders back tax discounts for ‘community heroes’
29/07/2014 Around 500,000 community volunteers should benefit from a ‘community contribution discount’ and see 10% council tax cut – council chiefs claim. |
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Councils join with E.ON to launch £9m home insulation scheme
24/07/2014 Devon County Council has united with E.ON to deliver an energy saving scheme that will see millions invested in homes across the region. |
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Labour aims to net football tax for grassroots support
24/07/2014 Labour has proposed a multi-million pound levy on sport betting and the Premier League to raise funds for community sport. |
