Local Government
New YouGov polls show that both the public and MPs are overwhelmingly in favour of legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales. The data has been released on the eve of a House of Commons debate. It shows that support is consistent across all parties and all religious groups, and underlines Humanists UK’s… Read more »
BASC is urging certificate holders to remain vigilant following reports from West Mercia Police of attempted online fraud involving firearms. Two certificate holders were recently approached online by an individual attempting to unlawfully acquire firearms. The suspect used a photograph of a genuine firearms certificate issued by Hampshire Constabulary. The certificate is not believed to… Read more »
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People who refuse to recycle their household waste could be charged extra under new proposals to reform local government financing. Michael Lyons is considering giving councils new powers to charge residents for how much non-recyclable rubbish they produce as a way of increasing town hall income. The plans, mooted as part of his wider review… Read more »
Whitehall’s control over local government has denied local choice, eroded local democracy and wasted public money, a new report warns today. The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for central government to let go of its hold over councils in England and allow them to raise funds for local priorities in what it describes as… Read more »
