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23 February 2009

Dennis boyd, former acas chief conciliator passes away
seen at 23:34, 23 February in Acas News - national (Our copy).
Dennis Boyd, one of Acas' former Chief Conciliators, has died aged 78.   
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a request to vary the admission arrangements of prince edward primary community school, sheffield.
seen at 19:25, 23 February in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements for Prince Edward Primary Community School, Sheffield. Sheffield Local Authority (LA) had requested that...
Winning crime fighting projects announced: 2009 safer london problem solving and safer travel awards
seen at 19:13, 23 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The winners of the 2009 Safer London Problem Solving and Safer Travel Awards, celebrating innovative projects to promote safer communities across London and on the transport system, were announced this afternoon...
Mpa race and faith inquiry: 25 february meeting
seen at 19:12, 23 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Race and Faith Inquiry will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Wednesday 25 February starting at 2pm.   
Southampton
seen at 18:22, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Cabinet in Southampton
seen at 18:21, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister and the Cabinet met in Southampton today in the latest leg of the Government s regional engagement events. This was the fourth cabinet meeting to take place outside London.

The PM and...

Tom Bloxham appointed as a Trustee of the Tate Gallery
seen at 18:20, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has appointed Tom Bloxham MBE as a Tate Trustee for four years from 23 February 2009.

Biographical Notes

Since 1993, Tom Bloxham has been Chairman of Urban Splash, an award-winning regeneration...

PM hails Oscars success
seen at 18:19, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has congratulated the British winners of the 2009 Oscars, calling last night’s success a “fantastic achievement for the British film industry”.

Slumdog Millionaire won a ...

Southampton
seen at 18:18, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

'...Help those people with disabilites / long term chronic illness with mortgage payments' -- Dawn Smith
seen at 18:00, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People who pay rent for the property they live in automatically have their...
'...extend the requirement for random drugs and alcohol testing to the Banking Sector and the NHS.' -- Edward Blacoe
seen at 18:00, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any employee in the railway industry (from HR representative to train driver...
'...make Social, Educational Care for individuals with High Functioning Autism / Aspergers a LEGAL DUTY, not just Guidelines for involved agencies.' -- L E Simpson
seen at 18:00, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When is the Government and agencies involved with providing social care and...
'...stop the use of glasses and bottles in pubs and clubs' -- Joy Orrah
seen at 17:59, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why do they use glasses and bottles in night clubs, people would stop...
'...Nurses to be given priority to council housing' -- Hajar Habibi
seen at 17:59, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a key worker nurses should be given priority to have access to council...
Hungarian traffic company to learn from english experience
seen at 17:52, 23 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
A Hungarian company is hoping to use the experience of the Highways Agency's traffic monitoring systems to get the roads and motorways in Budapest and the rest of the country flowing more freely.   ...
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 - What it Means to Me - Report of the User and Carer Conference
seen at 17:36, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 - What it means to me
JD Circular No. JD/2/2009 The Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform)(Scotland) Act 2007 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2008
seen at 17:36, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Justice Circular detailing commencement relating to court unification in Tayside, Central and Fife on 23 February 2009 of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland)Act 2007.
Changes to the Minimum Frequency of Inspection for certain care services registered with the Care Commission - Consultation Responses
seen at 17:36, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Publishable responses to the consultation on frequency of inspection of care services
New online tax help for small businesses
seen at 16:36, 23 February in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
A series of online, bite-sized video guides for new and small businesses has been launched today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).   
'...demand the chinese government take back there nationals that have entered this country illigally' -- Mr David King
seen at 15:51, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...demand the chinese government take back there nationals that have entered this country illigally' -- Mr David King
'...preserve the illegality of cannabis use' -- Dave Smith
seen at 15:51, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many petitions have been created promoting the idea of decriminalizing the...
'...Significantly increase interest rates for savers in banks owned or partly owned by the government such as Northern Rock and RBS and their subsidieries.' -- John Keatings
seen at 15:51, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By so doing,savers,currently disadvantaged by low interest rates, would have...
'...support FSA in Bank Charges Claims...' -- stephen cartwright
seen at 15:51, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
support the thousands of Claimants who have been unfairly charged by their...
'...reduce unacceptable queueing time for the Dartford Crossing from 1 hour peak time to maximum 5 minutes at all times of the day and week' -- Ian Holton
seen at 15:51, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Queuing for Dartford Crossing tolls routinely adds an extra hour to journey...
'...provide more support for home schooled children and teenagers and to provide a way for home schooled teenagers to partipate in the Arts GCSE's without having to go into school.' -- Esther Taylor
seen at 15:51, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to provide more support for...
'...Double the amount of benefit received by involuntary internees in British secure units' -- Rodrigo Portico
seen at 15:51, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These people live under appallingly draconian detention, with their civil...
'...End Unnecessary Adoptions' -- Hannah Hope
seen at 15:51, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are times when it is in the best interest of a child to be removed...
Straw appoints sir david latham chairman of parole board
seen at 15:47, 23 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Sir David Latham will take up his role as the new chairman of the Parole Board for England and Wales this week.   
Cabinet backs public sector apprenticeships
seen at 15:44, 23 February in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
- 21,000 new apprenticeships in the NHS, education and local government -   
l agree with the last ex pat comment people wh...
seen at 15:43, 23 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
l agree with the last ex pat comment people wh have paid into the english syste should all get he same treatment and the same benefits its cold in other countries and  not that nuch cheaper but our...
Thanks for your comment
seen at 15:43, 23 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment
I would not want to detract in any way from...
seen at 15:43, 23 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

I would not want to detract in any way from Cumbria's claim to need better connections - but please don't  assume that infrastructure inadequecies are not widely apparent, even in supposedly...

Provison of services is a problem across the...
seen at 15:43, 23 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Provison of services is a problem across the country and I hope it doesn't appear we make assumptions about any area's service provision.

Stuart visited Cumbria to find our more about Alston...

Care services minister sees dignity in care in action at birmingham's barberry centre
seen at 13:26, 23 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Push to promote Dignity Award and raise care standards   
£5 million for new police helicopters
seen at 13:17, 23 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Six new state-of-the-art helicopters will help police protect communities and tackle crime, thanks to £5million of Government funding announced by Police Minister Vernon Coaker today.   
Operation staysafe weekend - do you know where your child is tonight?
seen at 13:17, 23 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
120 children were safely returned to their homes after being found unsupervised on the streets late on Friday night, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today.   
Northern rock
seen at 13:09, 23 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Northern Rock will increase mortgage lending by up to £14 billion over the next two years in plans announced today.   
Overview of Costs and Benefits Associated with Regulation in Scottish Agriculture
seen at 13:08, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research providing an overview of the regulations in Scottish agriculture and exploring 12 case studies in further detail.
Safeguarding Children in Scotland who may have been Trafficked: Scottish Government Response to the Consultation Analysis
seen at 13:08, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Government response to consultation exercise on guidance developed to support professionals in identifying, assessing and providing appropriate support for children who may have been victims of trafficking...
Safeguarding Children in Scotland who may have been Trafficked: Analysis of Responses
seen at 13:07, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of responses to the consultation on the draft guidance document "Safeguarding Children in Scotland Who May Have Been Trafficked".
Safeguarding Children in Scotland who may have been Trafficked
seen at 13:07, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance developed to support professionals in identifying, assessing and providing appropriate support for children who may have been victims of trafficking.
Housing and Regeneration Circular HAR1/2009: Housing for people leaving the armed forces
seen at 13:07, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This Housing and Regeneration Circular provides guidance for local authorities and Registered Social Landlords on meeting the housing needs of ex-Service personnel and their families in social housing and provides...
Changes to the Minimum Frequency of Inspection for certain care services registered with the Care Commission - consultation report
seen at 13:07, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
consultation on frequency of inspection of care services - report
'...Make the Computers for Pupils Initiative Fair' -- Alan L Ainscow
seen at 13:00, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Free laptops for children from poor homes sounds very noble. How about the...
'...make a public statement to explain to the population how it is possible for him to be in support of remaining in the EU while publicly espousing employment policies for this country which are in violation of EU legal requirements AND being at complete
seen at 13:00, 23 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is not possible to understand how a politician can publicly be in favour...
EC Guidance on Transnational and Inter-territorial Co-operation
seen at 12:44, 23 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Guide for the implementation of the measure cooperation under the Leader axis of rural development programmes 2007-2013.

Eu emissions trading system: volume of carbon allowances for the second uk auction and timetable for future auctions
seen at 11:30, 23 February in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
The UK government intends to auction Four million allowances in its second auction as part of the EU ETS on Tuesday 24 March 2009. In 2009 the UK plans to auction a total of 25 million allowances.   
Holyhead coastguard alerted to man with bends and man stuck in rocks
seen at 11:28, 23 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A 43-year-old diver who was suffering from decompression sickness has been airlifted to a hyperbaric chamber from a quarry in Gwynedd.   
World economy needs a “global new deal” - PM
seen at 02:24, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

European leaders meeting in Berlin today, ahead of next month’s G20 Summit in London, have agreed on the need for fundamental changes to the world’s economic systems.

At a joint press...

World economy needs “global new deal” - PM
seen at 02:23, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

European leaders meeting in Berlin today, ahead of next month’s G20 Summit in London, have agreed on the need for fundamental changes to the world’s economic systems.

At a joint press...