May. 16 2024
Source Page: The Green Book: appraisal and evaluation in central governmentFound: makers may be appointed board members, and where local authorities are using the method, 1 elected council
May. 16 2024
Source Page: The Green Book: appraisal and evaluation in central governmentFound: makers may be appointed board members, and where local authorities are using the method, 1 elected council
Mentions:
1: Patricia Gibson (SNP - North Ayrshire and Arran) equal pay claims by female council workers over 10 years. - Speech Link
2: Andrew Selous (Con - South West Bedfordshire) all parties, are decent people doing their best for their constituents and working very hard, so that reduction - Speech Link
3: Marco Longhi (Con - Dudley North) While the clock does not stop for anybody, it certainly seems to accelerate for those of us of a greater - Speech Link
4: John McNally (SNP - Falkirk) They made arrangements to join the very first demo down here in London in June 2016. - Speech Link
5: John McDonnell (Lab - Hayes and Harlington) I also looked at what had been provided in tax cuts to some of the wealthiest in our country since 2010 - Speech Link
Mentions:
1: Lord Wood of Anfield (Lab - Life peer) Cutbacks to council budgets have had a dramatic impact on a range of local sports infrastructure, and - Speech Link
2: Earl of Effingham (Con - Excepted Hereditary) pay, where the societal and economic benefits significantly outweigh the tax cost to the Exchequer? - Speech Link
3: Lord Hampton (XB - Excepted Hereditary) The dreaming spires of Stoke Newington are in Hackney, east London. - Speech Link
4: Baroness Thornton (Lab - Life peer) Can the Minister say whether the government schemes recognise the particular challenges raised by climate - Speech Link
Mentions:
1: Baroness Pinnock (LD - Life peer) the right-to-buy legislation without the right-to-build replacement housing has resulted in a large reduction - Speech Link
2: Lord Best (XB - Life peer) While a gentle reduction in the size of an overextended PRS could rebalance the sectors, too many landlords - Speech Link
3: Lord Truscott (Non-affiliated - Life peer) Landlords will potentially be changing tax brackets every quarter and chasing tax refunds at the end - Speech Link
4: Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Lab - Life peer) This will not provide the greater security promised. - Speech Link
May. 14 2024
Source Page: Graduate route: rapid reviewFound: sector has introduced a voluntary framework to address these concerns, based on experience of voluntary schemes
May. 14 2024
Source Page: I. Best value standards and intervention: A statutory guide for best value authorities: a) Guidance and b) Government response to consultation. (2 docs.) II. Letter dated 08/05/2024 from Max Soule Deputy Director Local Government Stewardship to Liz Watts Chief Executive, South Cambridgeshire District Council regarding Best Value Notice issued to the Council. 3p. III. CIPFA Reviews of debt/investment risk profile for: a) Warrington Borough Council, b) Spelthorne Borough Council (2 docs). IV. Letter dated 08/05/2024 from Max Soule to Andrew Lewis regarding Liverpool City Council - proposed move to a statutory assurance and improvement board. 7p.Found: Deputy Director Local Government Stewardship to Liz Watts Chief Executive, South Cambridgeshire District Council
May. 14 2024
Source Page: I. Best value standards and intervention: A statutory guide for best value authorities: a) Guidance and b) Government response to consultation. (2 docs.) II. Letter dated 08/05/2024 from Max Soule Deputy Director Local Government Stewardship to Liz Watts Chief Executive, South Cambridgeshire District Council regarding Best Value Notice issued to the Council. 3p. III. CIPFA Reviews of debt/investment risk profile for: a) Warrington Borough Council, b) Spelthorne Borough Council (2 docs). IV. Letter dated 08/05/2024 from Max Soule to Andrew Lewis regarding Liverpool City Council - proposed move to a statutory assurance and improvement board. 7p.Found: Deputy Director Local Government Stewardship to Liz Watts Chief Executive, South Cambridgeshire District Council
Oral Evidence May. 13 2024
Inquiry: Improving the home buying and selling processFound: Paula Higgins: You can complain to the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
Mentions:
1: Bill Wiggin (Con - North Herefordshire) We need to use the Treasury much more cleverly, we need better tax breaks, rather than handouts, and - Speech Link
2: Tim Farron (LD - Westmorland and Lonsdale) It is the biggest destination in the country outside of London. - Speech Link
3: George Eustice (Con - Camborne and Redruth) Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron) referred to a 40% reduction in incomes. - Speech Link