Local Government
The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »
Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »
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A new drive to persuade more black, Asian and minority ethnic women to become councilors is being launched by the government today. The government has launched a new taskforce to help more black, Asian and minority ethnic women to become councillors. Women and equality minister Harriet Harman backed the proposal which aims to make councils… Read more »
The government will publish a white paper in the summer allowing for communities to take over the running of local council assets such as swimming pools or disused land, politics.co.uk has learnt. The white paper will be published by the department for communities and local government, and is thought to be Hazel Blears’ – local… Read more »
