Consultations

HO:  Victims, charities, the police & public are to be asked their views on how we can protect victims of stalking more effectively, Home Office Minister Lynne Featherstone announced recently.  The consultation (closes on 5 February 2012) on stalking will look at various areas including legislation, training & guidance, and whether a specific offence of stalking is needed.  
Press release & links

BCE:  A week to go!  The Boundary Commission for England approaches its public consultation deadline of 5 December 2011 as it marks the end of a landmark series of 36 hearings around the country. 
Press release & links ~ Consultation

WAG:  Environment Minister, John Griffiths, is urging housing associations, local authorities, registered social landlords, community groups and businesses in to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on feed-in tariffs for solar PV (closes 23 Dec 2011
Press release & links ~ Consultation 

DECC:  A consultation on the Green Deal (closes on 18 January 2012), which will provide home energy saving upgrades to householders at no upfront cost, was published as part of the Energy and Climate Change Secretary’s Annual Energy Statement to Parliament

He also published a new government analysis showing that homes will on average be cheaper to heat & light in future than if the Government was not pursuing policies to keep the lights on and emissions down.

Press release & links

Spotlight on women at Serco – Anita’s story