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Government issues statutory guidance on best value standards and interventions
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Government issues statutory guidance on councils sharing safeguarding and road safety concerns with other licensing authorities
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Government issues statutory guidance on implementing low traffic neighbourhoods as research shows mixed picture in terms of impacts
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Government issues statutory guidance on special severance payments by councils in England, saying they should only be made in exceptional cases
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Government issues updated guidance on Prevent Duty
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Government issues updated guidance to help social landlords prepare for Awaab’s Law coming into force later this month
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Government issues updated statutory guidance on overview and scrutiny
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Government launches “national conversation” on SEND to put parents’ experiences “at heart of reform”
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Government launches biodiversity metric consultation in latest step toward mandating Biodiversity Net Gain
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Government launches call for evidence on claims management companies and housing disrepair cases
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Government launches call for evidence on tackling organised waste crime
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Government launches consultation on “bespoke” approach to subsidy control
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Government launches consultation on latest revisions to National Planning Policy Framework
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Government launches consultation on lifting 50% cap on faith school places
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Government launches consultation on plan for infrastructure levy to replace section 106 contributions
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Government launches consultation on revised taxi and PHV guidance, reaffirms commitment to setting national minimum licensing standards
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Government launches consultation on stricter standards regime
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Government launches consultation on use class for short-term holiday lets
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Government launches fast-track review to change “outdated” licensing rules
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Government launches independent review of children’s social care
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