eGov monitor - Latest United Kingdom Announcements

Liverpool chooses to be governed by a directly elected Mayor

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:42:04 +0000

Liverpool City Council will hold a poll this May to directly elect the city�s mayor after councillors supported the government�s proposal to create the post.

Highways Agency Advice To Drivers As Severe Weather Returns

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:42 +0000

The Highways Agency is advising drivers to check the weather forecast and road conditions before travelling today and into Friday after the Met Office issued a weather warning for snow and icy conditions across many parts of England.

Government Investigates The Future Of Disaster Anticipation And Resilience

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:40 +0000

A new Foresight project investigating how to improve anticipation of and resilience to disasters is being announced today by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir John Beddington.

'Cheaper, Quicker And Less Daunting� Justice

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:38 +0000

Individuals and businesses will find it cheaper, quicker and less daunting to resolve their disputes in civil courts, through new measures announced today.

Sir Michael Wilshaw HMCI Outlines Changes To Ofsted Inspection In Drive To Deliver A Good Education For All

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:36 +0000

Delivering his first major speech since becoming Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw HMCI today launched detailed proposals for changes to Ofsted inspection.

Silt Removal To Reduce Risk Of Flooding

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:34 +0000

Around 1,200 tonnes of silt is to be removed from the River Bain in Horncastle.

Improving The River Darwen At Shorey Bank

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:31 +0000

The future's looking brighter for the River Darwen, as the Environment Agency is set to remove a 117 meter culvert from the river. The culvert is covering the river at Shorey Bank, Darwen and is preventing fish and other wildlife from flourishing.

�100,000 Scheme To Reduce Flood Risk In Lincolnshire

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:29 +0000

One hundred and fifty properties, as well as agricultural land, are to benefit from works to reduce flood risk that are taking place between Louth and the Lincolnshire coast.

Manchester City Council unveils innovative plans to help first time buyers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:10:09 +0000

Manchester City Council aims to help local first-time property buyers via a mortgage guarantee scheme and development collaboration worth �25 million. The �Manchester Mortgage� for first-time buyers is an attempt address the chronic shortage of affordable housing within Manchester City.

Holyrood passes �30bn budget, including �382m on capital spending

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:51:11 +0000

The Scottish government's budget of �30 billion has been approved by MSPs in a Holyrood vote, with 70 members in support and 52 opposed.