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Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09 Events Diary Foot and Mouth Disease - outbreak in Surrey Gordon Brown announces changes to Defra Launch of Enterprise Strategy Local Government Minister John Healey makes Announcement on Cornwall and Wiltshire Unitary Status National Challenge Strategy launched to ensure more children get better GCSEs New CAP payments website goes live New Measures to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour Announced New Year Message from The Prime Minister News Archive "Low Waste South West" launched "More than the sum of their parts'' - New Partnerships in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset Seal Deal to Increase Economic Growth 'Field To Fork – It’s in our Nature' 'Good Progress' on Environmental Stewardship 'Securing the regions' futures - strengthening delivery of sustainable development in the English Regions. 'Show me how I matter' 2,800 Land Girls in the South West Receive Badge of Honour for War Efforts 2006 Pre-Budget Report in the South West 22 to 28 October 2007 is Energy Saving Week 6 new Specialist Schools in the South West A healthy start for 'healthy start' A303 Review Announced Accessibility to improve at more stations in Devon and Cornwall Action starts on cutting the UK’s regulatory burden Adapting to Climate Change Week. Additional Government funding and recognition Advice to local authorities on the implementation of National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance Amendments to the Home Information Pack Regulations An Integrated Regional Strategy for the South West Appointements Bring Fresh Experience to the South West Appointment of new SW RDA Chief Executive Appointment of Non-Executive Directors to the GOSW Management Board Approval Granted for Bournemouth's Artifical Surf Reef Assisted Areas Review Consultation Events Avian Flu Surveillance to be More Targeted Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Avian Influenza: Poultry Register - One month left to register Bath and Bristol to host the 2008 School Games Beaches in South West continue to be at a high standard Ben Bradshaw sees health initiatives and regeneration work in Bournemouth. BERR - Voice for Business across Whitehall Big Lottery Fund backs IT learning scheme for Cornish youth Big Lottery Fund grant opens social gateway for Avon disability club Big Lottery Fund, November Newsletter Biomass boiler to heat world's biggest greenhouses at Eden Bluetongue Extension of Protection Zone and Epidemiology Report Published Boost for Energy Performance Certificates to help tackle climate change Boost for Sustainable Building Boosting essential skills: Help to develop school support staff Bournemouth Council Wins 'Trailblazer ' Status to Offer Homes and Jobs Advice Bringing Families Together Through Learning Bristol - Economic Success Story Amongst English Towns and Cities Bristol becomes Englands first cycle Demonstration City Bristol County Court Pilots Anti-Social Behaviour Scheme Bristol early years centre highlighted by Ofsted Bristol hosts Core Cities Summit. Bristol Wins Cash for Spreading Good Practice Budget 2007 in the South West Call for membership of the Volunteering Hub Scrutiny Committee Call for Nominations - Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards Launched in the South West Calling Time: Reducing Alcohol Harm in the South West Capacity Building Fund Celebrating 30 years: Groups who help to save money and the planet. Channel 4's Big Art Project. Children in Care Green Paper: Care Matters City Centre investment praised by Minister. City Dwellers’ Ecological Footprint Report Cleaner, Safer, Greener Communities event - 25 January, Bristol Climate Change Bill announced in Queen's Speech. Climate Change Bill published. Climate Change in the South West: A Practical Guide for Owners and Agents Common energy policy to tackle EU single market failures and curb greenhouse gas emissions. Commons Select Committee for The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) to visit Bristol and Exmouth. Communities Minister Baroness Andrews visits Barton Hill Community Champions Fund (CCF) - Invitation to Tender Community Cohesion Planning Community Energy Efficiency Projects Double Their Fuel Poverty Targets Community Grants Round Two, 2007-08 Community TV - informing Bristol Competitiveness Allocations for the South West Announced Comprehensive Performance Assessment 2006 results have been announced Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 - South West Submission Connecting Communities Plus Grant – Third Round Connecting Local Government and Public Health Event Consultation on Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004 Consultation on school, early years and 14-16 funding 2008-11 published Consultation on the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee 2007-2010 Strategy Consultation on the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) UK Operational Programme Consultation on the Review of England's Waste Strategy launched Contract to deliver firecontrol service to benefit the South West Convergence HE Call for Proposals Cornwall Rural Planning Seminar Cornwall wins £22m for urban transformation project Council action pack launched to help tackle climate change Crime in England and Wales: 2004/5 Culture Minister announces measures to protect Bartholomew Ledges wreck site. Culture South West Seeks New Chairman DCLG and Housing Corporation Respond to Elton Report Deadline approaching for Queen's Award applications Deadline for bad design Defra accepts urgent recommendations from Pitt interim review report on summer floods Defra and LEADER + support Wiltshire youth projects. Defra announces renewal of grants to Environmental Action Fund projects in the South West to support sustainable living. DEFRA Consultation on the Rural Development Programme for England 2007 - 2013 Defra continues high levels of investment in flood and coastal erosion risk Defra Fisheries Consultation Defra incentive schemes encourage recycling Defra Launches New Farm Business Advice Service Defra supports carers in the rural community Delegate registration is open for ENVEC Department for Transport response to the Eddington Study Deputy Prime Minister's award for Sustainable Communities Derek Twigg opening Southville Home Zone, 20 September 2005 Developing the future arrangements for Local Area Agreements Devon and Dorset projects win Lottery funding Devon and Gloucestershire get pilot one-stop-shops for older people to tackle social exclusion Devon choir hits high note with lottery funding Devon village brings residents together with new Sports & Community Centre DFES update for Local Authorities Digital Solutions to Social Exclusion Diploma champions to drive forward reform of the 14 -19 agenda Dorset Gets an Opportunity to Have its Say Double funding boost for Tamar Valley Mining Heritage Project Draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West Dramatic Crime Reductions in the South West Driver Testing and Training Consultation DTI Assisted Areas Review - Stage 2 DTI Consultation - Review of Assisted Areas DTI Plans to cut Red Tape by £1 Billion. DTI seeks lay members for Employment Tribunals Early Years Foundation Stage Consultation Education and Inspections Bill gains Royal Assent Electrical Waste Regulations Published. Energy review report published for a low carbon future and secure energy system England's World Heritage Sites to get Strongest Ever Protections ENVEC 2005 conference presentations now on-line ENVEC 2005 welcomes World Wildlife Fund (WWF) ENVEC 2006 - making sustainability happen. ENVEC 2007 open for delegate registrations. Environment Minister Visits Boscombe Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Flooding Terms of Reference EU Agricultural Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel visits Somerset Exeter woman wins title of South West drug worker of the year Experimental regional and local CO2 emissions statistics. Extended freedoms and flexibilities for local authorities in the South West Extra Funding for Rural Stations in South West Extra help to meet landfill directive targets Fall in new cases of homelessness in the South West. Falmouth Art Gallery wins national award Family and child reading given a boost by new toolkit. Fire Service - New Dimensions Emergency Response Enhancements First hotel in Cornwall signs up to Greener Events Guide First reading of the Local Transport Bill First young climate change champion Five cities in South West among 40 areas appointed to lead the respect programme Focus on Further Education for the Future Four South West areas offered additional funding to tackle youth crime Free tagging aims to beat the bicycle thief in 7 cities in the south west starting in Bristol Fresh Start for Farming in Dorset From Homelessness to Business Success - Winners Announced of National Competition Fundamental change for better bus services Funding support for cornish language confirmed Further Consultation on Vital South West Development Vision Further Education and Training Bill announced Further Education Reform White Paper Future of Regional Government Report Getting Teenagers Back into Education and Training Gloucester South West Bypass now open to traffc Gloucestershire floods Gloucestershire's boys in blue are going green. GOSW Commons Select Committee evidence transcript now released GOSW Peer Review GOSW works with theatre company to spotlight issues facing children in care Government awards £120,000 to drive Bristol's digital innovation Government consults on Green Fuels Obligation Government consults on improving support for disabled people to live independently at home Government extends housing and regeneration review Government helps community groups tackle climate change Government Information sharing can help protect the most disadvantaged Government invests £168m to improve local transport in the South West Government launches consultation on priorities for EU Structural Funds Government Office National Customer Survey Government Response to Regional Funding Allocations Government response to the Environmental Audit Select Committee on Sustainable Housing Government sets vision for carbon neutral development. Government Welcomes Matthew Taylor Report Great Western Research Initiative Greater Bristol Strategic Transport Study - Final Recommendations Submitted Greater Bristol Transport - Study Recommendations Greater Bristol Transport Consultation Greater rewards for South West Local Authorities who promote business growth Gypsy & Traveller Report Published Health Secretary announces new architecture of the local NHS Helping businesses in the South West to plan 'excellent events' Historic Bristol Accord signed by EU Ministers Home Office calls for Connected Fund bids. Home Office Minister Visits Gloucestershire Homelessness Falls across the South West Homes and Transport Top Priorities for the South West Housing Minister, Baroness Andrews visits Truro Implementing a smoke-free future: Minister launches consultation on draft regulations Improved Information About the South West Economy Investing to save energy for brighter public services. Landmark building's final curtain. Last chance to enter tackling drugs changing lives awards in the South West Latest Annual Review and Corporate Plan now available Latest UK Fire Statistics Published (up to 31 March 2007) Launch of 10 New Business Case Studies on Adapting to Climate Change Launch of Bristol Science City Launch of Equality South West Website Launch of Just Connect! website Launch of SW RDA's revised Regional Economic Strategy (RES) Leader Plus funds new schools drama to raise awareness of local food Local Action for Rural Communities Local Area Agreements - New Guidance Note. Local Area Pathfinder Leads Announced Local authorities required to provide positive activities for young people Local Councils in the South West crucial to fighting climate change Local Councils in the South West urged to have their say on updated licensing guidance Local Government White Paper is published Local Housing Companies to Deliver New Affordable Homes in Bristol and Plymouth Local Sector Independence day 4th July: Stronger independence, Stronger relationships - Better outcomes Local Strategic Partnerships Consultation Announced Local students to address education leaders at conference. Lottery cash links North Somerset to local Credit Union Lottery millions lay foundations for community hubs in South West Low Carbon Champion retires. Low Carbon Hierarchy Explained on YouTube by SW Climate Champion Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) gives a £3.9 Million boost to the region Marine Navigation Bill Consultation Launched Miliband plans a partnership for prosperity and the Planet Millennium Volunteer of the Year 2006 Mining landscape of Cornwall and West Devon becomes a World Heritage Site Minister announces funding boost for South West museums. Minister announces minimum legal age to purchase tobacco to rise from 16 to 18 Minister announces the first national skills academies ready to go live Minister announces £15 million jump start for walking to school Minister attends opening of a new exhibition in Bristol Minister attends regional roadshow consultation event Minister Baroness Andrews, visits the University of the West of England. Minister confirms funding for local councils Minister confirms Local Authority funding boost Minister Confirms New Deal for Communities Funding Minister for Communities and Local Government visits Cornwall. Minister for Industry and the Regions, Alun Michael visits Dorset. Minister for Local Government and Community Cohesion visits Wareham, Dorset Minister for Marine, Landscape and Rural Affairs visits Devon and Cornwall Minister for the South West meets regional stakeholders to discuss Government's draft Legislative Programme. Minister highlights link between food, farming and climate during a visit to Devon. Minister launches flights from Bristol to New York Minister launches helpline for car clear scheme in Bristol Minister Meets Leaders Driving Change in Cornwall Minister outlines parenting courses to tackle anti-social behaviour Minister praises community projects in rural Wiltshire Minister sets out timetable for devolution Minister urges learning outside the classroom Minister visits Christchurch and Blandford fire stations opening new facilities Minister welcomes European Commission report on EU emissions trading scheme Ministers Act to Protect Lyme Bay Sea Life Ministers Visit New 'Trust' Schools in Bristol More Power to South West Residents More Young People Achieve Key Qualification Level MSC Napoli Update MSC Napoli: Statement to the House of Commons Multi-Area Agreement in Bournemouth, Dorset Poole approved Municipal Waste Management Statistics (Provisional Quarter 2 2007/08) National Awards for Fire-Fighters in Wiltshire and Avon National Minimum Wage rises for workers across the South West National waste recycling rates up. Neighbourhood Management a valuable tool. New "Low Carbon South West" initiative New advisory unit for Fire & Rescue Service to be set up New approach to urban flooding to be tested in the South West New Child Car Seat Laws New climate change programme launched New Deal for Cities and Regions - Meeting the Regional Economic Challenge New Deal for Towns Cities and Regions New email addresses New equalities legislation came into force on the 30th April 2007 New European Regeneration Programme for Cornwall New figures show homelessness falling New Fire Centre locations announced New Funding for Authorised Gypsy and Traveller Sites New Generation of Social Entrepreneurs Gear Up To Inspire the Nation New Green Guide for Outdoor/ Community Events New HomeBuy Mortgage to Help Families in the South West onto the Housing Ladder New Local Authority Health Profiles New measures to tackle bovine TB New online guide to greener living. New powers for tenants to tackle anti social behaviour New Proposals Outlined to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour New Push for Recycling in Public Places New Regional Director at GOSW New rules to help farmers protect the countryside New Support for Low Cost Home Ownership New version of State of the South West launched New Web Support to Providers of Affordable Homes in Rural Communities New website highlights the regeneration of Hayle's Townscape Next Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board Meeting to be held in Bristol. Noise Map Website Launched Nominate Government Office for the South West for an e-Government National Award North Cornwall Highlighted in New Report to Tackle Social Exclusion North Somerset Named as Pilot Area for 'Find Your Talent' Programme to give Young People Five Hours of Culture a Week Objective 2 Measure 3.7 update Objective 3 Alternative bidding round Olympic First as Dorset Sailing Academy signs up as Greener Events Venue Online CO2 calculator launched. Our Energy Challenge Outdoors for all. Over £11.6 million to encourage business growth across the West of England Over £300 million to encourage business growth Over £9.6 million to encourage business growth in Devon and Cornwall Panel Report on the draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West Pathfinder project to look at boarding provision for vulnerable children and young people People's Millions in the South West: Year Two Performance Assessment of the SW Regional Development Agency Published Pioneering Agency to Drive Forward Housing and Regeneration Pioneering Carbon Trading Scheme to Promote School Energy Efficiency Place Matters report published Planning Together: New Guide to Help Shape Sustainable Communities Planning White Paper Released: Major Planning Reforms for a Sustainable Future Plans for Year of Food and Farming in Schools Revealed Play a key role in the region’s success: Become a Board Member of the SW RDA Play a key role in your region's success Police forces from across the UK visit Plymouth to learn about pioneering headcams.