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05 October 2007

More power for local councils results in better services
seen at 19:56, 5 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Major changes in how councils are organised have led to more visible and effective leadership, faster decision-making and better public services, according to a five year study commissioned by Communities and Local...
Ipcc investigation into police response to peter woodhams stabbing
seen at 19:42, 5 October in Independent Police Complaints Commission News - national (Our copy).
Two police officers have been required to resign at a misconduct hearing, following the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) independent investigation into the police response to the stabbing of Peter...
'...urge the Glocestershire Health Authority to reduce the waiting time for a Digital Hearing Aid from three years to a matter of six months' -- Frank Melhuish
seen at 19:18, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...urge the Glocestershire Health Authority to reduce the waiting time for a Digital Hearing Aid from three years to a matter of six months' -- Frank Melhuish
PBR and CSR
seen at 18:17, 5 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Pre-Budget Review (PBR) and Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) would be released as one statement the PMS said that it would be. As the Chancellor set out in July this year, the two would be set out...
Pre-Election Talks
seen at 18:17, 5 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister would be prepared to allow an Opposition spokesman to hold pre-election talks with a senior civil servant, the PMS told the assembled press that the Prime Minister was considering...
Statement on Iraq
seen at 18:17, 5 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman began by telling the assembled press that the Prime Minister would be making his Statement on Iraq to the House on Monday 8th October at 3:30pm. The Chancellor would be making his ...
PM salutes "local flood heroes"
seen at 18:16, 5 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has expressed his admiration for the many "local heroes" who worked tirelessly for others during the recent floods.
Morning press briefing from 5 October 2007
seen at 18:16, 5 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Statement on Iraq, Pre-Election Talks and PBR and CSR
Government tribute to local flood heroes
seen at 17:56, 5 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced Government plans to publicly recognise the tremendous efforts of local people in helping their communities during and in the aftermath of the flooding in June...
Crossrail gets go ahead as funding deal secured
seen at 17:55, 5 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister today gave Crossrail the go-ahead with a £16bn funding deal to secure its construction.
CA 126 - Yorkshire & The Humber: The State of the Countryside 2002
seen at 17:13, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 127 - East Midlands: The State of the Countryside 2002
seen at 17:13, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Rural Advocate visit to flood-affected areas in Gloucestershire
seen at 17:13, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, will be visiting flood affected communities and businesses in Gloucestershire.
CA 128 - West Midlands: The State of the Countryside 2002
seen at 17:13, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 129 - East Midlands: The State of the Countryside 2002
seen at 17:13, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 130 - South East & London: The State of the Countryside 2002
seen at 17:13, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 131 - South West: The State of the Countryside 2002
seen at 17:13, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 135 - Trends in Rural Services and Social Housing 2001-2002
seen at 17:13, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 141 - The State of the Countryside 2003: Summary of key facts
seen at 17:13, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Downing Street launches Welsh website
seen at 16:05, 5 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Downing Street is launching a Welsh version of its website that contains a wealth of information about the Government, the work of the Prime Minister and the history of Downing Street.
Government announces £1 billion business strategy
seen at 16:05, 5 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Government will invest £1 billion over the next three years to boost business innovation and technology development.
Defra update on current bluetongue and foot and mouth disease situation
seen at 16:00, 5 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra today confirmed that, as of 5pm on 4 October, there are a total of 25 premises infected with Bluetongue in the UK. These are all within the Bluetongue Control Zone. These cases follow reporting of disease ...
First public meeting for government advisory network of disabled people
seen at 15:59, 5 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Equality 2025, the United Kingdom Advisory Network on Disability Equality, will hold its first public meeting in Birmingham on 12 November 2007 to get the views of disabled people on issues they would like the government...
Fres: preferred bidder selected for system of systems integrator (sosi)
seen at 15:55, 5 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has today selected the Thales UK and Boeing team as the preferred bidder for the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) Systems of Systems Integrator (SOSI) role. The SOSI will help coordinate...
One Year Job Guarantee for Nurses and Midwives : Guidance for 2007-2008
seen at 15:52, 5 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
One Year Job Guarantee for Nurses and Midwives
'...make changes to the employment benefits system. community service for benefits. (see details)' -- dean clark
seen at 15:04, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People who claim unemployment benefit and immigrants wanting citizenship etc...
'...Make essential services such as Air Ambulances and the RNLI paid for by the Government' -- Mark Shutt
seen at 15:04, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think it's about time that essential Emergency services such as Air...
'...deplore the use of e-petitions to generate free publicity for unproven treatments' -- Claire O'Beirne
seen at 15:04, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am concerned to see petitions calling for as yet unproven medical...
'...Make Reiters Syndrome a recongized Medical Condition' -- John Cassidy
seen at 15:04, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having been diagnosis with Reiters Syndrome ( Urinary condition) when I was...
'...Station Armed Police Unit at the New Eurostar in London to stop terrorism' -- Michael O'Flaherty
seen at 15:04, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As you may or may not know there is nobody policing Englands Eurostar...
'...ensure all new build housing has enviromentally friendly means of drying clothes' -- Andrea Adams
seen at 15:04, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too many multi occupancy housing is built without enviromentally friendly...
'...to uphold the '‘The 1508 Charter of Pardon’' and return monies stolen to the Cornish people' -- Joanie Willett
seen at 15:04, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The English Government should acknowledge the ‘The 1508 Charter of Pardon’...
CA 109 - State of the Countryside 2002
seen at 14:59, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Basra troops "to be reduced by 1,000"
seen at 12:56, 5 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Basra province could be handed over to full Iraqi control within the next two months, Gordon Brown said on his first visit to Iraq as PM.
Connecting communities with the fight against crime
seen at 12:55, 5 October in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Cabinet Office announced today that the Prime Minister has commissioned a cross-departmental review on how front line agencies can get their communities better engaged in the fight against crime.
New framework to help pcts deliver services locally
seen at 12:52, 5 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health today announced the names of fourteen organisations appointed to offer support services to the NHS through a new agreement, known as the Framework for procuring External Support for Commissioners...
Chief executive appointed for safeguarding body
seen at 12:48, 5 October in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), a new body set up to help reform vetting practices in England, Wales & Northern Ireland, today announced Adrian McAllister as its first Chief Executive.
2007 pre-budget report and comprehensive spending review
seen at 12:45, 5 October in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling will present the 2007 Pre-Budget Report and the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review to the House of Commons on Tuesday 9th October.
Tenant deposits now safer
seen at 12:36, 5 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
New schemes protect almost 500,000 deposits following tightening of the law - Average of 3,400 deposits a day protected during first six months -
Government spotlight on young people with creation of new taskforce
seen at 12:15, 5 October in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
A new Youth Taskforce has been established at the Department for Children, Schools and Families to focus on delivering positive outcomes for young people - including steps to prevent them getting into trouble and...
£1bn strategy to drive business innovation and success
seen at 12:15, 5 October in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Government accepts Sainsbury review of the UK science and innovation system
CA 193 - The State of the Countryside in the South East 2004
seen at 12:15, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 192 - The State of the Countryside in the South West 2004
seen at 12:15, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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PM announces Crossrail go-ahead
seen at 11:52, 5 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has confirmed that the Crossrail project to build a rail line across London has the funding to go ahead.
Statistical press notice: measuring healthcare and hospital output; mortality target monitoring
seen at 11:45, 5 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Friday 5th October 2007
Research With Users of Civil Judicial Statistics - Research Findings
seen at 11:32, 5 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This presents the main findings from research carried out with users, and potential users, of civil judicial statistics to identify their data requirements and suggestions for a revised publication.
Research With Users of Civil Judicial Statistics
seen at 11:32, 5 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report presents the findings from research carried out with users, and potential users, of civil judicial statistics to identify their data requirements and suggestions for a revised publication.
Crossrail gets go ahead as funding deal secured
seen at 11:21, 5 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minster today gave Crossrail the go-ahead with a £16bn funding deal to secure its construction.
'...allow Pagans the same rights to marry legally as any other religion' -- Natalie Poulter
seen at 11:14, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am Pagan, one of hundreds of thousands in Essex alone. I believe it is...
'...To give a choice to whether Omega 3 fish oils are used in food products or not.' -- Margaret Evans
seen at 11:14, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am allergic to fish,shellfish,fish oils and fish products. I can't be the...
'...reconsider his change in the law which has increased the legal age to buy tobacco based products to 18' -- Chris Tavener
seen at 11:14, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We think it is unfair that we have legally been allowed to buy tobacco based...
Appointment of a high court judge
seen at 11:10, 5 October in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Professor Ross Frederick Cranston, Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court.
Appointment of a high court judge
seen at 11:10, 5 October in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. Gerald Edward Barling, Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court.
CA 209 - Capturing Value for Rural Communities
seen at 11:03, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 208 - Trends in Rural Services and Social Housing 2003-2004
seen at 11:03, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 195 - The State of the Countryside in the North East 2004
seen at 11:03, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CA 194 - The State of the Countryside in the East Midlands 2004
seen at 11:02, 5 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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'...Rename The 'Church' of Scientology under section 32 of the Companies Act' -- Shane Moore
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We demand that the Prime Minister, in conjunction with the Secretary of...
'...make it law that all buildings within reason are disabled and wheelchair accessible by the year 2011' -- jake james elstone
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...make it law that all buildings within reason are disabled and wheelchair accessible by the year 2011' -- jake james elstone
'...Require local authorities to provide adequate parking facilities for touring caravans and motorhomes in and around town and cities' -- Richard Thomas
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask the government to recognise the taking of holidays in the UK by...
'...Reduce the fuel tax for a minimum of 10 years' -- Mr Craig Rome
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The fuel tax is getting more than the price of fuel itself, fuel is 33p per...
'...put pressure on the highways agency to action resurfacing of the remainder of the A180' -- Ian Hotson
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A large proportion of the A180 which runs from Barnetby into Grimsby (also...
'...ban fixed odds betting terminals in betting shops.' -- dean noon
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
fixed odds betting terminals are the (crack cocaine)of gambling.they are...
'...fixx up the sewage outlets in the Thames so that we can make the river cleaner' -- Catherine Neale, Molly Reid, Abi Magrill, Unaiza Tughral, Charlotte Tidman, Caroline Seeds-Williams
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are upset about our lovely river being full of untreated sewage. It kills...
'...Keep Rodmersham Green Village Post Office Open' -- Lucie Newman
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Obviously no politicians live in small rural villages because if they did...
'...have driving bans imposed on convicted drunk drivers always served consecutively after any imposed prison sentence. The Petitioners therefore request that the Prime Minister ask the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor to take the nece
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The “Full Justice for Kelly” campaign seeks a change in the law to stop...
'...lower the driving age' -- sion roberts
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
lower the legal driving age from 17 to 16 as the average 16 year old has the...
'...Persuade the North Norfolk Highways Autority to lift the ban on traders signs/advertising,on and adjacent to the pavement in Cromer.' -- Lauren Hickling
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This ban has just been enforced despite many years of acceptance.The ban is...
'...Attach social housing to Employment that requires the Employee to relocate' -- David Wills
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Require the need for Employment attached social housing. That her majesties...
'...re introduce "Proportional Representation" including an abstention box on the ballot paper' -- Roger Burgess
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would ensure a fair voting system which will provide a true...
'...Condemn French and American remarks about preparing for war with Iran.' -- Michael Toone
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To insist that France and the USA abide by UN Charter Article 2, 'All...
'...intensify the fight against sex-trafficking, by dedicating more officers and specialised units, with increased funding to this field, so as to make it a much higher priority in eradicating this abominable business, while making plans to take better ca
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Around Sept 29th it was said - 'The Government will ask police to tackle sex...
'...Disband the Royal Mail and stop all the strike action.' -- Christopher Eyre
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As employees are asking for pay rises for a national service that simply is...
'...compel drivers of vehicles and motorcyclists to drive with dipped headlights on from lighting-up time on 30 September to sunrise on 1 April each year in the interests of enhanced road safety.' -- Frank Dolan
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Increasingly motorists are failing to use dipped headlights in times of poor...
'...Ensure Blackpool can still be a major competitor for Conferences held in the UK' -- Jill Kettle
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Petition for money to be invested in the Blackpool Area to update its...
'...Increase funding to the Lincolnshire Police Authority' -- George Flashman
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lincolnshire is the second largest county in the country but has the lowest...
'...Reduce the cost of new efficient housing.' -- Nick Ramsay
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why not limit the cost of new/old housing. Through capping the profit...
'...OUTLAW THE REMOVAL OF LIVE CRAB CLAWS BY FISHERMEN' -- Emma Powell
seen at 10:27, 5 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) claimed crabs were being found alive...
More choice for consumers as packaging restrictions lifted
seen at 10:22, 5 October in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Shoppers will benefit from greater choice and flexibility in the supermarket after a new European Directive deregulated fixed packaging sizes.
Siemens Schweiz AG v Thorn Security Ltd [2007] EWHC 2242 (Ch) (04 October 2007)
seen at 03:30, 5 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a patent action in which the claimant asserts its patent against the defendant and alleges infringement in respect of a coating for printed circuit boards ("PCBs"). The defendant seeks to have the patent...
HM Revenue & Customs v Mills [2007] EWHC 2241 (Ch) (04 October 2007)
seen at 03:30, 5 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from the decision of the VAT Tribunal dated 4th January 2007 (chairman Mr Charles Hellier) in which the Tribunal allowed an appeal by Mr Mills, the taxpayer, from the decision of a reviewing officer...
Doughty Hanson & Co Ltd v Roe [2007] EWHC 2212 (Ch) (04 October 2007)
seen at 03:30, 5 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a dispute between shareholders in a company known as Doughty Hanson & Co Limited ("the Company"). The relevant shareholders are Mr Roe, Mr Hanson and Mr Doughty. In August 2006 Mr Roe resigned his directorship...
Hogg v Hogg & Anor [2007] EWHC 2240 (Ch) (04 October 2007)
seen at 03:30, 5 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
I have before me two actions, directed to come on together, which both involve one or more members of the family of William Hogg. The late Mr�William Hogg, a talented engineer, had been born on the 15th September...
Abu Rideh v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWHC 2237 (Admin) (04 October 2007)
seen at 03:29, 5 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal bought by Mahmoud Abu Rideh under section 10(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 ("the 2005 Act") against the modification of his control order by the Secretary of State pursuant to her ...
Retirement of the honourable mr justice holland
seen at 03:23, 5 October in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Honourable Mr Justice Holland will retire as a High Court Judge on 23 November 2007.
Appointment of two circuit judges : jeffrey vincent pegden qc and district judge claudia madeleine ackner
seen at 03:23, 5 October in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Jeffrey Vincent Pegden QC to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has...
Military inquest funding: statement from the ministry of justice and ministry of defence
seen at 03:22, 5 October in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Following ongoing discussions with the Wiltshire and Swindon coroner, David Masters, about the inquests of service personnel repatriated through RAF Lyneham, the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Defence have ...
Uk is magnet for renewable energy investment - hutton
seen at 03:20, 5 October in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
US wind energy investment blows into North East
Review of citizenship to launch at wembley stadium
seen at 03:18, 5 October in Lord Goldsmith QC Citizenship Review News - national (Our copy).
Lord Goldsmith will launch a review of British citizenship at the new Wembley Stadium tomorrow when Brent Council will also host its first citizenship ceremony at the iconic local landmark.