eastmidlands A feed from The Government Says. en-gb Copyright The Government Says 2004-2005 rss@thegovernmentsays.com rss@thegovernmentsays.com Government news 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377087&NewsAreaID=2 TACKLING DRUGS CHANGING LIVES AWARDS    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377009&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned hospitals to have safe systems in place for employees who deal with hazardous substances, after a Lincolnshire woman was exposed to a chemical while cleaning an X... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377011&NewsAreaID=2 The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on proposals by Northamptonshire County Council to vary the admission numbers for Mereway Community College and The Duston School, both in Northampton... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376992&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency will be carrying out resurfacing work on the A46 southbound combined entry and exit slip road at the junction with the A6006 near Old Dalby, Leicestershire. Work will take place from 6am Tuesday... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376968&NewsAreaID=2 To help drivers in the East Midlands make smoother and more reliable journeys over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the Highways Agency has completed or suspended almost two-thirds of all major roadworks on England... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376896&NewsAreaID=2 Impersonators who sit driving tests for others were today issued a severe warning that their action's are being monitored and will result in prosecution with tougher sentencing by the courts.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376872&NewsAreaID=2 Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures show that in the 10 year-period between 1997/98 to 2006/07 there were 399 fatal accidents involving farm workers and 134 of these fatal incidents occurred during the harvest... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376866&NewsAreaID=2 M1 WIDENING - JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 28    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376680&NewsAreaID=2 Due to unforeseen delays to some of the concrete work on the bridge carrying the M1 over Kirkby Lane near at Pinxton, Derbyshire, Kirkby Lane will now re-open on Monday, 1 September, not 18 August as previously ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376684&NewsAreaID=2 Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire's streets are set to benefit from £145.8 million in Private Finance Initiative investment, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376666&NewsAreaID=2 Highways Agency Traffic Officers in the East Midlands are reminding hauliers to secure their straps and save themselves money and help prevent incidents and congestion.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376630&NewsAreaID=2 The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Motorcycle Industry Association have teamed up with leading motorcycle insurance companies to offer significant insurance discounts to all qualified bikers who successfully... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376487&NewsAreaID=2 Councils around England have been encouraged to learn from the councils in Nottinghamshire who have proven their success in keeping their neighbourhoods tidy, in a new government guide from the government and the... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376516&NewsAreaID=2 Legislation regarding the use of heavier vehicles for driving tests has been delayed until September 30, 2013. British Ministers have decided to take up this option to allow driving test candidates to continue ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376468&NewsAreaID=2 Essential resurfacing work will take place on the A1 southbound near Barnby Moor, Nottinghamshire, for four nights starting Monday, 18 August.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376389&NewsAreaID=2 The Consumer Council for Water is encouraged that Severn Trent Water is proposing to keep water bill increases very near to the rate of inflation, with a total proposed bill increase of around 1% above inflation... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376395&NewsAreaID=2 Visitors to the Chatsworth Country Fair in Bakewell, Derbyshire, later this month will enter the world of organised smuggling and counterfeit goods, before being shown how HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376308&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging employers to ensure they have adequate safety measures in place to protect staff working at height. This follows an incident at a Northampton warehouse when a refurbishment... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376328&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers and senior managers that they must control the risks of working at height in the workplace. The warning follows the prosecution of the manager of a construction... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376326&NewsAreaID=2 M1 WIDENING - JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 28    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376152&NewsAreaID=2 The work to widen two bridges that carry the M1 over local roads at Pinxton in Derbyshire will move to a new phase from Monday 18 August.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376099&NewsAreaID=2 Two men were sentenced to a total of 27 years at Nottingham Crown Court today (Wednesday) for their part in a major drug trafficking and money laundering network.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376073&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency will be carrying out embankment works, safety fencing repairs, and street lighting improvements on the A45 westbound entry slip road at Brackmills, Northampton from Monday, 11 August until approximately... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375929&NewsAreaID=2 The following operators are among those due to appear at public inquiries held by the Traffic Commissioner for the Eastern Traffic Area in August 2008.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375781&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! roadside litter campaign gets underway in the East Midlands; ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375781&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! roadside litter campaign gets underway in the East Midlands; ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375781&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! roadside litter campaign gets underway in the East Midlands; ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375781&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! roadside litter campaign gets underway in the East Midlands; ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375781&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! roadside litter campaign gets underway in the East Midlands; ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375781&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! roadside litter campaign gets underway in the East Midlands; ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375781&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! roadside litter campaign gets underway in the East Midlands; ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375781&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! roadside litter campaign gets underway in the East Midlands; ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375781&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! roadside litter campaign gets underway in the East Midlands; ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375801&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Leicestershire and Rutland celebrate 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375805&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Derbyshire celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375807&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Lincolnshire celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375809&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Nottinghamshire celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375811&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Northamptonshire celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375719&NewsAreaID=2 Overnight resurfacing work of the M1 southbound between Junction 19 (Catthorpe Interchange) and Junction 18 (Crick), together with sections of the M6 southbound entry slip road at Junction 19, will start... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375746&NewsAreaID=2 M1 WIDENING - JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 28    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375734&NewsAreaID=2 Nottingham Riverside Festival goers will be able to try their hand at the driving theory test and talk to road safety experts when they visit the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) stand from 1 - 3 August.  &nbsp... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375633&NewsAreaID=2 Amber Valley Borough Council, Bolsover District Council, Chesterfield Borough Council and North East Derbyshire District Council join 'sensible risk' campaign    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375548&NewsAreaID=2 Schemes shortlisted for a share of a £200m transport infrastructure fund for new housing developments were announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint and Transport Minister Rosie Winterton.  &... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375536&NewsAreaID=2 Work to build a new parapet on the bridge taking the M1 over Kirkby Lane in Pinxton, Derbyshire, is taking place this weekend.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375520&NewsAreaID=2 Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is today setting out plans to contribute at least £5 million to a scheme to support households in England which face a particularly high risk of flooding... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=165368&NewsAreaID=2 Debenhams will become the first retailer to be prosecuted under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) for failing to improve physical access to goods and services within its Derby store, the Disability Rights ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=194466&NewsAreaID=2 The Lottery's Awards for All small grants scheme just got bigger. The ceiling for funding awards for local communities in the East Midlands today being raised to £10,000 and a new lower threshold level ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=220970&NewsAreaID=2 Artists with disabilities, promising young playwrights and survivors of domestic violence are among the wide range of groups across the East Midlands to benefit from the latest round of the Lottery's Awards ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=220968&NewsAreaID=2 Lincolnshire volunteers will be able to step up their efforts to save lives at sea thanks to the Lottery's Awards for All programme. The funding to buy new surveillance equipment for the East Lindsey group is... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=220969&NewsAreaID=2 Disabled members of an arts and crafts group can buy much-need special equipment to help develop their talents, thanks to the Lottery's Awards for All programme. The money is part of £169,884 going to 34... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=220967&NewsAreaID=2 Ten promising young writers will be able to work on their plays alongside professional directors, actors and authors following a grant from the Lottery's Awards for All programme. The money is part of £... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=230070&NewsAreaID=2 Dance groups throughout the East Midlands will have the chance of expert tuition from professional dancers this autumn, thanks to a grant from the Lottery's Awards for All programme, announced today. The project... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=229978&NewsAreaID=2 Children in Buxton will get a special half-term treat this autumn with a nine-day arts and events festival, thanks to the Lottery's Awards for All programme. The festival is one of 11 schemes in Derbyshire receiving... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=230059&NewsAreaID=2 Dance groups throughout the East Midlands will have the chance of expert tuition from professional dancers this autumn, thanks to a grant from the Lottery's Awards for All programme, announced today. The project... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=229885&NewsAreaID=2 A project that opens up professional tuition to people interested in dance is one of 18 schemes in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire receiving grants worth more than £125,000 from the Lottery's Awards ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=229886&NewsAreaID=2 A Lincoln-based charity offering practical help to offenders to rebuild their lives is one of 12 groups in Lincolnshire receiving grants worth more than £55,000 from the Lottery's Awards for All programme... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=229884&NewsAreaID=2 Children in Buxton will get a special half-term treat this autumn with a nine-day arts and events festival, thanks to the Lottery's Awards for All programme. The festival is one of 11 schemes in Derbyshire receiving... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=229883&NewsAreaID=2 A project that opens up professional tuition to people interested in dance is one of 18 schemes in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire receiving grants worth more than £125,000 from the Lottery's Awards ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=63113&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=63820&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=63192&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=63653&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=132617&NewsAreaID=2 TOTAL LICENSED VEHICLES    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=132689&NewsAreaID=2 NO EXCEPTIONS - DVLA's latest enforcement weapon, a freephone road tax enforcement hotline - 08000 325 202 - will be launched on 19 October throughout the Midlands for members of the public to ring and report... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=321794&NewsAreaID=2 Two Low Pay Commissioners will visit Lincoln on a fact-finding visit about the National Minimum Wage on Thursday 11 October.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=168302&NewsAreaID=2 Three Low Pay Commissioners will visit North East Lincolnshire on a fact-finding visit about the National Minimum Wage on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 September 2005.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=309671&NewsAreaID=2 Businesses across Northamptonshire are being urged to ditch their 'dodgy' old ladders and exchange them for a new one, as part of a Health and Safety Executive campaign that will run until the end of August... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=309578&NewsAreaID=2 Businesses across Leicestershire are being urged to ditch their 'dodgy' old ladders and exchange them for a new one, as part of a Health and Safety Executive campaign that will run until the end of August... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=310666&NewsAreaID=2 Businesses across Nottinghamshire are being urged to ditch their 'dodgy' old ladders and exchange them for a new one, as part of a Health and Safety Executive.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=311922&NewsAreaID=2 Philip Goodman (62), a self-employed plumbing and heating engineer, was fined £3,000 at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court yesterday (Monday 3 September) for working on gas appliances without being registered... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=315372&NewsAreaID=2 "Nearly one in 3 construction refurbishment sites inspected put the lives of workers at risk", Stephen Williams, HSE Head of Construction said today.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=314013&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning firms about the importance of ensuring safe systems of work are in place to control workplace transport activities following the successful prosecution of a Northampton... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=318673&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) ongoing initiative in Blaby, Leicestershire, to tackle the rising number of dermatitis cases in the catering sector is a warning that workers in the hotel and catering... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=318675&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) ongoing initiative in Mansfield and Ashfield to tackle the rising number of dermatitis cases in the catering sector is a warning that workers in the hotel and catering... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=321346&NewsAreaID=2 As the nights get colder and people across the East Midlands think about turning on their heating and using their gas fires, Alan Craddock, HSE Head of Operations in the East Midlands is reminding homeowners and...