Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers.
Link: ESFA Update: 3 July 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
New law to help manage affairs of people who are missing
The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 comes into force in England and Wales on 31 July 2019.
Link: New law to help manage affairs of people who are missing
Source: Gov Press Releases
First two planning appeals following the Rosewell Review process decided in record time
Two planning appeals have been decided in fewer than the 24 weeks’ target following the process recommended by the Rosewell Review
Link: First two planning appeals following the Rosewell Review process decided in record time
Source: Gov Press Releases
Smoother journey through Highways England contract changes
A new way of working has been introduced that will see a smoother transition to the transfer of key services in-house, ensuring a better experience for road users.
Link: Smoother journey through Highways England contract changes
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Netherton Park Instrument of Management (Variation) Order 2019
This Order varies the Netherton Park Instrument of Management Order 1973 to reflect changes in the way that Netherton Park is to be managed as a controlled community home. The Order also updates the Instrument of Management Order to reflect the provisions of the Interpretation Act 1978 and the Children Act 1989.
Link: The Netherton Park Instrument of Management (Variation) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
European Union Committee appoints new sub-committee members
The EU Select Committee has approved changes to sub-committee membership
Link: European Union Committee appoints new sub-committee members
Source: Parliamentary News
CMA launches digital markets strategy
The CMA has launched its digital markets strategy, setting out how it will continue to protect consumers in rapidly developing digital markets, while fostering innovation.
Link: CMA launches digital markets strategy
Source: Gov Press Releases
British Military works with Vietnam People’s Army
Medical personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force support Vietnam People’s Army UN Peacekeeping Operations training.
Link: British Military works with Vietnam People’s Army
Source: Gov Press Releases
UN Human Rights Council 41: Item 4 General Debate
The UK took the opportunity to discuss China, Iran, Chechnya, the DPRK, Yemen, Egypt, Libya and Venezuela.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Item 4 General Debate
Source: Gov Press Releases
Blog: Cookies – what does ‘good’ look like?
Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect last May, there has been a great deal of interest in how it applies to cookies and similar technologies.
Link: Blog: Cookies – what does ‘good’ look like?
Source: ICO .org.uk