TGS


28 November 2009

Consultation document on the Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations and General Directions 2010 and the Traffic Signs (Temporary Obstruction) Regulations 2010 (The Department for Transport)
seen at 23:30, 28 November in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 18th September 2009 and ends on 24th December 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.

The following documents...

Hoax shouts for help prompt search in tynemouth harbour
seen at 20:11, 28 November in Judicial Communications Office for England & Wales News - national (Our copy).

At 16:38 this afternoon, Humber Coastguard received multiple conflicting 999 calls reporting someone screaming for help from the piers at Tynemouth Harbour Entrance.  Humber Coastguard immediately paged ...

Hoax shouts for help prompt search in tynemouth harbour
seen at 19:57, 28 November in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

At 16:38 this afternoon, Humber Coastguard received multiple conflicting 999 calls reporting someone screaming for help from the piers at Tynemouth Harbour Entrance.  Humber Coastguard immediately paged South...

Hoax shouts for help prompt search in tynemouth harbour
seen at 19:56, 28 November in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

At 16:38 this afternoon, Humber Coastguard received multiple conflicting 999 calls reporting someone screaming for help from the piers at Tynemouth Harbour Entrance.  Humber Coastguard immediately paged ...

Patients to benefit from innovative new drugs
seen at 15:55, 28 November in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A pilot to help patients get innovative new drugs not currently available on the NHS is being launched for consultation today by Health Minister Mike O’Brien and Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson.

'...enforce penalties for cyclists breaking the highway code.' -- Joanna Macleod
seen at 05:46, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As more people are encouraged to stop using their cars, bicycles are...
'...campaign for greater awareness of domestic abuse against MALES' -- Mr David Smith
seen at 05:46, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is known that there are many males in domestic relationships that incurr...
'...Reintroduce half fare on all public transport for under 16's' -- sally smith
seen at 05:46, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I grew up paying half fare on the buses and trains. If people choose to have...
'...Ensure all visitors to the UK are "counted in" and "counted out" when they are required to leave.' -- Ian Dobison
seen at 05:46, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current position at UK border points is that visitors who are allowed to...
'...Create Standard Application forms across the UK' -- Joanna Bennett
seen at 05:46, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To create standard application forms for all schools across counties,...
'...ban battery farming' -- Jessie Russell
seen at 05:46, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
every one dissevers a chance in life...even animals! so why coop them up all...
'...open an eating disorder inpatient unit in northern ireland' -- michelle donaghy
seen at 05:46, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we currently have no intense inpatient care here in northern ireland for...
'...Take 1 from everyones national insurance contribution and buy a lottery ticket' -- Gareth Williams
seen at 05:46, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Take 1 from everyones national insurance contribution and buy a lottery...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to modify the law relating to constitutional referendum in Wales, so that the current simple majority is replaced by a sixty percent of the electorate majority as a requirement to succeed.' -- Mr John Hen
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is in response to the previous referendum held on 18 September...
'...ask the Home Offices Border Agency to reinstate work permits and apply the original conditions for those who are already in the UK as work permit holders before the UKBA retrospectively abolished Work Permits on 27 November 2008' -- Davis Martin
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
UKBA has introduced a point based system (Tier 2) and transitional...
'...Allow banned drivers to keep driving Licence documents for ID ONLY.' -- Peter Wrench
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that banned drivers/riders should be allowed to keep driving licence...
'...provide students 16-18 free bus travel to and from there places of Study.' -- Miss Hannah Moseley
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
that may be College or Technology College . This is because it costs so much...
'...cut all links with the USA until the administration in the White House (and the american people) start to take the issue of climate change seriously instead of insulting the rest of the world by promising measures that will make not one bit of differe
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The announcement by the US administration today on proposed cuts to the USA'...
'...create legislation to prevent Traffic Police from 'sniping' in order to punish speeding drivers.' -- Mr Timothy Tiernan
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that the practice of Police Officers hiding behind bushes or on...
'...Stop making Elderly people over 80 pay for their care homes' -- William Naylor
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see all cost for the over 80,s being met by the government,...
'...we in the comunity want to see tougher laws on the parents who knowingly put there children in a risk area .' -- ms gayle eaton
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i think that a parents responseabilty is to always ensure the safety of...
'...not pay the DVLA for lost/ stolen driving licence' -- Nicholas Austin
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If I get robbed and my photocard driving licence is taken away from me, I...
'...Stop landlords discriminating against children' -- Cathy Connor
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop landlords discriminating against children. Landlords routinely specify...
'...CRACKDOWN ON DOGFIGHTING NOW' -- alice
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dog fighting is still continuing and recent reports have showed an increase...
'...introduce legislation aimed at forcing highstreet businesses to become more environmentally friendly by using less power at times when no one is on the premises through turning off unecessary lighting and appliances.' -- Mr Andrew Trousdale
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is increasingly put on the individual to make changes in their lifestyles...
'...protect funding for Higher and Further Education after the next election' -- Ged Connolly-Thompson
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Neither the current government nor the opposition have gone on record to say...
'...introduce new legislation to offer more protection to landlords from bad tenants.' -- Ashley Gregory
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The legal rights between landlords and tenants urgently needs to be reviewed...
'...Rethink placing additional charges on horse owners- this would exclude all but the richest of people from owning their own horse.' -- Melissa Buckland
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whether it is simply for pleasure riding or as a business, many people all...
'...grant the OFT the jurisdiction to regulate bank charges.' -- Andrew Morrow
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent ruling in the supreme court was made that the OFT does not have...
'...Look into the envioronmental impact of developing and trialing the 1000 mph car that Lord Drayston recently announced' -- Mrs Lynn Mash
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the country is short on scientists surley providing the funding to...
'...do away with hips' -- Mr William Taylor
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
hips are not working they are an extra expence plus no one takes a blind...
'...End free traveling for kids on buses' -- Joe De Silva
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to petition the end of free traveling for kids on londons buses...
'...Commission a public enquiry into the SCIENCE of climate change before making any UK commitments at the Copenhagen Climate Conference.' -- Stephen Smith
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many acclaimed scientists maintain that there is no evidence to substantiate...
'...examine the current pricing of petrol in the UK' -- Darren Holt
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Last year oil prices almost hit $150 per barrel and an average cost of one...
'...reduce the maximum speed limit on dual carriageways and motorways to 60 mph.' -- John Boschen
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An easy way to reduce carbon emissions and make driving safer.
'...provide tax relief or cut fuel duty for all people living and trying to carry on working in Cumbria following the floods.' -- andrew walker
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please provide us with a cut in fuel duty. We are currently paying 1.10 per...
'...stop companies from making the customer pay their bank charges' -- s austin
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the prime minister to stop companies passing on their bank...
'...pressure the European Union and its Leaders to allow Great Britain to retain its ability to Veto any proposition for new legislation which is not deemed as useful to Great Britain.' -- Mr Jack Trower
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Petition allowing Britain to retain its use of the Veto ability upon any...
'...MAKE ALL ADULTS IN THE UK GIVE UP/HAND IN THE DRIVING LICENCE AT THE AGE OF 70.' -- MR PAUL HODGKINSON
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All people should be allowed to drive between the ages of 16 - 70 in the UK...
'...scrap the plans to tax phone lines to subsidise other peoples broadband' -- Tony Humphreys
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I request that the Government scraps any plans to add 50p a month tax to...
'...Bring in legislation as soon as possible to give the British people the power to recall their MP' -- Ryan Briggs
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British people should be given the power to recall their MP if they feel...
'...Lobby Europe to decrease it's reliance on trade and investment with China' -- James Stevens
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
China is investing huge sums of money in to developed and developing...
'...ensure the UK Border Agency does not cause undue distress to legitimate applicants trying to secure a visa appointment from within the UK' -- Dennis Tan
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK Border Agency claims to allow visa applicants to make an appointment...
'...change the sixty-nine compulsory Early Years Foundation Stage Learning and Development Requirements (targets applied to children from birth to five in nurseries, schools and other early years settings) to recommendations and guidelines only.' -- Franc
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am the mother of one child aged four years and three months. Our elected...
'...use legislation to refund unfair overdraft charges to bank customers.' -- Peter Towers
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
That the Government as the public lender to high street banks ensure that...
'...Stop the Closure of the Andover Birth Centre !' -- angela gordon
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Andover Birth centre is a 24 hour five-bedded NHS, Midwife led maternity...
'...reintroduce traditional rote learning in place of progressive child centred teaching techniques.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
According to the Centre for Policy Studies the decline in literacy and...
'...continue work hard to block Sri Lanka's bid to host the next Commonwealth Conference in 2011' -- Mr Suren Surendiran
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are clear that the UK will not support a Sri Lankan bid. Their conduct...
'...bolish or lower the yearly registration fees that nurses have to pay' -- Gemma Murphy RN
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nurses are currently paying over 70 a year just to enable them to work and...
'...Establish a decent Broadband system in all rural areas of the UK' -- Allan Hathaway
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rural areas suffer very badly in this country with the lack of a decent...
'...ban horse riding by minors' -- Ian Ellis
seen at 05:45, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scientific evidence appears to show that horse riding has larger risk...
'...enable the office of fair trading to asses and force banks to charge only fair charges' -- Andrew Tollett
seen at 05:44, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...enable the office of fair trading to asses and force banks to charge only fair charges' -- Andrew Tollett
'...Legislate so that nothing to do with Christmas can be advertised or sold before December 1st' -- Kevin Bradley
seen at 05:44, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Christmas Day is just that,one day,but now seems to last for three months or...
'...Make adverts/media potraiting toys or gadgets for children or/and adults genderless' -- Margaret Hood
seen at 05:44, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I find it incredibly sexist towards males and females that childrens toys or...
'...introduce the limit of 4kg of waste per person per week sent to a landfill site.' -- Lily, Eleanor and Becca
seen at 05:44, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too much wate is being sent to landfill sites and eventually there isn't...
£267 million boost for hounslow’s roads
seen at 02:29, 28 November in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Hounslow's roads are set for a major upgrade after Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced that the borough is to benefit from £267 million of new funding to improve its local road.

Food retailer fined after worker suffers severe injuries in wembley
seen at 02:29, 28 November in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

A major food retailer was fined after an employee was knocked unconscious and severely injured following a four metre fall at a Wembley warehouse.

Bebo 'big think' winners head to downing street
seen at 02:29, 28 November in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Three innovative young people are heading to Downing Street to pitch their ideas about transforming communities to the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet.

Tax fraud family jailed
seen at 02:29, 28 November in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Three members of a family have been jailed for a total of seven and a half years today following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into a tax fraud that stole over £3/4 million from...

Patients to benefit from innovative new drugs
seen at 00:46, 28 November in Local Better Regulation Office News - national (Our copy).

A pilot to help patients get innovative new drugs not currently available on the NHS is being launched for consultation today by Health Minister Mike O’Brien and Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson.