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Great British High Street Awards 2019

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is again organising the Great British High Streets Awards to celebrate the achievements of local areas...

Published 5 June 2019

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Training Bursaries for Wales Clerks Extended

SLCC is delighted to announce that the Minister for Public Services has agreed to continue the Wales training bursary until 29th February 2020. The...

Published 4 June 2019

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Planning law shakeup to boost high streets

The Times reports (1st June page 47) that Communities Secretary, James Brokenshire, is overseeing changes to planning laws in a bid to help revive ...

Published 3 June 2019

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SLCC Joint Wales Conference Hailed Outstanding Success

The sell-out Conference held jointly by SLCC and One Voice Wales at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea on 15th May has been hailed a great success by del...

Published 3 June 2019

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Websites: Sample Accessibility Statement

CEO Rob Smith explained new accessibility requirements for all public sector websites and apps in his introduction to the News Bulletin of 22nd Feb...

Published 29 May 2019

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SLCC Meets Governments Neighbourhood Planning Champion

From left to right (seated) John Howell MP, Andrew Towlerton, (standing) Cath Adams, Graeme Markland, Janet Wheeler, Graham Hunt, David Marti...

Published 23 May 2019

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New funding historic for high streets

The Government has announced a new £62 million fund to breathe new life into historic high streets across the country. This includes £44 million...

Published 22 May 2019

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SLCC Awards 2019 – Submit your nominations

The National Conference in October will again start with the Society’s Annual Awards Ceremony when we celebrate the skills, dedication and profes...

Published 21 May 2019

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Government announces high street ownership register

The Government has announced that a new register is to be set up to make it easier to find out who owns empty buildings, as part of efforts to revi...

Published 20 May 2019

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Northamptonshire unitary authorities delayed to 2021

The Government has approved plans to replace Northamptonshire County Council and seven other district and borough councils, and set up two unitary ...

Published 15 May 2019

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