More than 400 properties better protected from river and tides by longer, higher walls plus other improvements.
Link: Press release: Totnes flood defence scheme gets £3.8 million upgrade
Source: Environment Agency
Press release: UK Hydrographic Office appoints Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE as Acting Chief Executive
Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE, the current UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, is appointed as Acting Chief Executive & Accounting Officer.
Link: Press release: UK Hydrographic Office appoints Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE as Acting Chief Executive
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee hears evidence on Erasmus and Horizon programmes post-Brexit
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 12 December at 10.40am
Link: Committee hears evidence on Erasmus and Horizon programmes post-Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News
Environment Agency, NERC, and LEPs to give evidence to Committee
Regenerating Seaside Towns Committee meets on Tuesday 11 December at 3.15pm
Link: Environment Agency, NERC, and LEPs to give evidence to Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: £40 million personalised support package for long-term unemployed disabled people launched
Disabled people will be able to work with a dedicated key worker to get and stay in employment, the new Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has announced today.
Link: Press release: £40 million personalised support package for long-term unemployed disabled people launched
Source: Gov Press Releases
Cabinet and Permanent Secretaries questioned on work of Cabinet Office
Committee question the Cabinet and Permanent Secretary
Link: Cabinet and Permanent Secretaries questioned on work of Cabinet Office
Source: Parliamentary News
Visit the ‘First Waves’ exhibition in Westminster Hall between 7 January and 13 February 2019
Free tickets can now be booked to visit this exhibition in Westminster Hall between 7 January and 13 February.
Link: Visit the ‘First Waves’ exhibition in Westminster Hall between 7 January and 13 February 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: UK trade with Canada up 14% since new free trade agreement introduced
New statistics released last week reveal that British businesses are benefiting from the increased ability to trade freely with Canada.
Link: Press release: UK trade with Canada up 14% since new free trade agreement introduced
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Conservation of Habitats and Species and Planning (Various Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018
These Regulations are made under the European Communities Act 1972 and amend the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, the Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 and the Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations 2017. These Regulations transpose Article 6(3) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ No. L 206, 22.7.1992, p.7) (“the Habitats Directive”).
Link: The Conservation of Habitats and Species and Planning (Various Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Administration) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
These Regulations make amendments to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (Administration) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2837) (“the 2003 Regulations”)—
Link: The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Administration) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk