Link: ISO/IEC 23000-13:2017 Information technology. Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) Augmented reality application format
Source: BSI Standards
ISO/TS 18864:2017 Health informatics. Quality metrics for detailed clinical models
Link: ISO/TS 18864:2017 Health informatics. Quality metrics for detailed clinical models
Source: BSI Standards
ISO 29061-5:2017 Road vehicles. Methods and criteria for usability evaluation of child restraint systems and their interface with vehicle anchorage systems Installation and securing of child in a booster system
ISO 21307:2017 Plastics pipes and fittings. Butt fusion jointing procedures for polyethylene (PE) piping systems
Link: ISO 21307:2017 Plastics pipes and fittings. Butt fusion jointing procedures for polyethylene (PE) piping systems
Source: BSI Standards
BS EN 342:2017 Protective clothing. Ensembles and garments for protection against cold
Thermal insulation
Marking
Climatic protection
Air permeability
Weather resistance
Cold tests
Strength of materials
Clothing
Protective clothing
Cold-weather tests
Performance
Grades (quality)
Thermal resistance
Labels
Classification systems
Low temperatures
Water-vapour tests
Link: BS EN 342:2017 Protective clothing. Ensembles and garments for protection against cold
Source: BSI Standards
Publication: HL Bill 74(b) Amendments for Report
Data Protection Bill [HL]: HL Bill 74(b) Amendments for Report
Link: Publication: HL Bill 74(b) Amendments for Report
Source: Data Protection Bill
Publication: HL Bill 74 Running list of amendments
Data Protection Bill [HL]: HL Bill 74 Running list of amendments
Link: Publication: HL Bill 74 Running list of amendments
Source: Data Protection Bill
Press release: Change of Governor of Montserrat in January 2018
Mr Andrew Pearce OBE has been appointed Governor of Montserrat in succession to Ms Elizabeth Carriere who will be leaving the Diplomatic Service. Mr Pearce will take up his appointment during January 2018.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Andrew John Pearce OBE
Married to: Pornpun Pearce
Children: Two
2017 – present Vilnius, Chargé d’Affaires
2015 – 2016 FCO, Director of Security, FCO Services
2009 – 2015 FCO, Head of Security, Estates and Security Directorate
2004 – 2008 Bangkok, Deputy Head of Mission and Political Counsellor
2000 – 2003 Bucharest, Deputy Head of Mission and Political Counsellor
1996 – 2000 Pretoria, Head, Economic and Trade Policy Team
1992 – 1996 Tel Aviv, Head, Press and Political Section
1990 – 1992 FCO, Head, Gibraltar and Iberian Section, Southern European Department, Europe Directorate
1988 – 1990 FCO, Head, Chemical and Biological Weapons Negotiating Team, Arms Control and Disarmament Department
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Link: Press release: Change of Governor of Montserrat in January 2018
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The Magistrates’ Courts (Adult Protection and Support Orders) Rules 2017
These Rules make provision for applications for adult protection and support orders under section 127 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. The purpose of such orders, set out in section 127(2), is to enable an authorised officer (a person authorised for this purpose by a local authority in Wales) to speak in private to a person living in any premises within the local authority’s area who is thought to be an adult at risk (an adult who is experiencing or is at risk of abuse or neglect, has needs for care and support and as a result of those needs is unable to protect himself or herself against the neglect or abuse or risk of it), so that the authorised officer can establish whether the person is making decisions freely, whether he or she is an adult at risk, whether any action should be taken, and if so what action.
Link: The Magistrates’ Courts (Adult Protection and Support Orders) Rules 2017
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Government unlocks £25 million to deliver more homes
Housing and Planning Minister Alok Sharma today (4 December 2017) announced that the Planning Delivery Fund is now open for bids and will support ambitious local authorities and third sector organisations in areas of high housing need to plan for new homes and infrastructure.
Initially opening up £11 million of the fund, councils will be able to apply to help gain the skills or capacity they need to deliver high quality housing growth at scale, pace and implement wider planning reforms. The fund is aimed at encouraging more innovation in the design quality of new housing developments, as well as provide design advice and support to local authorities.
As part of the government’s plans to raise housing supply to 300,000 per year on average by the mid-2020s, a package of measure has been announced to boost local authority planning capacity, support councils to take a proactive role in planning and encourage ambition and leadership in the delivery of new communities.
Others measures announced include:
- a further £3 million funding to support the delivery of the 14 garden villages that are part of the government’s existing programme
- publishing a consultation on plans to allow the creation of locally led New Town Development Corporations, and help speed up the delivery of new garden towns.
Housing and Planning Minister Alok Sharma said:
Locally-led developments have enormous potential to deliver the scale and quality of housing growth that we need. By supporting our local authorities, we will be able to unlock more homes where people want to live.
These measures including the £28 million of government support which will help develop new communities that will not only help deliver high-quality well-designed homes, but will also bring new jobs and facilities and a boost to local economies.
Across England, the government is currently supporting 24 locally-led garden cities, towns and villages, which have the potential to deliver around 220,000 homes.
Backed by £16 million funding, a further £3 million has been allocated to 14 garden villages in the programme to fund dedicated staff and studies and assessments that are vital to the delivery of garden villages that are key to successful delivery.
The government’s housing white paper in February 2017 committed to the creation of New Town Development Corporations, which would be overseen by the local authority or authorities covering the area proposed for a new garden community, rather than by Whitehall. Government is now seeking views on this proposal.
Further information
The first part of Planning Delivery Fund allocation of £11 million will be open to bids for the financial years 2017-18 to 2018-19.
A garden town is a development of more than 10,000 homes. Garden villages are smaller settlements of between 1,500 and 10,000 homes.
The 14 Garden Towns are: Long Marston, Oxfordshire Cotswold, Tresham, Culm, Welborne, West Carclaze, Dunton Hills, Spitalgate Heath, Halsnead, Longcross, Bailrigg, Infinity Garden Village, St Cuthberts and Handforth.
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Link: Press release: Government unlocks £25 million to deliver more homes
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