Consultations

GEODisabled people who want to become councillors or MPs will have access to a fund to help them overcome the barriers they face, under proposals published by the Government. Proposals also include the creation of new training & development opportunities and the introduction of a mentoring programme that will allow aspiring disabled politicians to learn from people who have already made it to the top.
 
Full details of the plans are contained in a consultation, which follows a coalition agreement commitment to introduce extra support for disabled people who want to become MPs, councillors or other types of elected position. The closing date for comments is 11 May 2011.
Press release ~ Access to Elected Office for Disabled People
 
WAG: Environment & Sustainability, Minister Jane Davidson, has launched the consultation (closes on 11 May 2011) Sustainable Development for ‘WelshSeas: Our approach to marine planning in Wales to seek views on national plans for the inshore & offshore marine areas of Wales.
 
The Marine and Coastal Access Act requires the Assembly Government to plan & issue the required licences, for activities along Wales’ coastline and offshore waters.  Marine planning can cover a number of activities, including marine conservation, off-shore wind farms, dredging and marine-based tourism.
Press release ~ Sustainable development for Welsh seas: Our approach to marine planning in Wales
 
CLG: Housing Minister Grant Shapps has launched a new scheme to deliver affordable homes for those in need. He has also published a consultation (closes on 11 April 2011) to include the definition of Affordable Rent as part of Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 3 - Affordable housing – See ‘Policy Statements & Initiatives’ section for more information.
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