Local Government Information Unit
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Small Shops (Protection) Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 9 February 2005
A ten minute rule Bill introduced by Brian Cotter (Lib Dem, Weston-super-Mare) to require local authorities to develop plans to support small shops; to amend the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to impose additional planning requirements in relation to large shops and shopping centres; to make provision about retail purchasing by local authorities and other public authorities; to amend the Local Government Finance Act 1988 in relation to non domestic rates for small shops and related business; and for connected purposes.
Met chief issues warning on knife culture
Press Review 27 January 2005
Interviewed in the Guardian, outgoing Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir John Stevens warns that London's growing knife culture is becoming one of the capital's worst crime problems.
Homeless Link
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South London Partnership
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Anti Social Behaviour Unit
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Forum of Private Business
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Blunkett targets 'happy hour'
Press Review 12 May 2004
David Blunkett has warned pubs and clubs that they face a ban on "happy hours" unless the drinks industry does more to curb binge-drinking.
North Wales Police: Welcome
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ACPO
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Depression Alliance
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English Heritage
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation
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Mixed message on street crime
Press Review 29 July 2003
Street crime initiative a 'missed opportunity'
News Article 29 July 2003
The government's street crime initiative has made big gains but failed to tackle a key cause of crime, the policing watchdog has claimed.
