Legislation / Legal
LGA: Residents & local authorities could be left powerless to have a say on where mobile phone masts are sited under new Government proposals to deregulate planning laws.
The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents more than 370 councils in England & Wales, is warning that a clause in the Growth & Infrastructure Bill aimed at increasing access to broadband, could have ‘alarming implications’ and create an unintended ‘phone mast free-for-all’.
The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents more than 370 councils in England & Wales, is warning that a clause in the Growth & Infrastructure Bill aimed at increasing access to broadband, could have ‘alarming implications’ and create an unintended ‘phone mast free-for-all’.
HO: Unscrupulous metal thieves who steal from war memorials will soon face tough new penalties, Crime Prevention Minister Jeremy Browne warned last week. New powers will stop cash being paid for metal and give the police stronger powers to target rogue traders. These changes will take effect on the 3 December 2012.
In addition, the Scrap Metal Dealer's Bill (which wastabled by Richard Ottaway MP) is expected to receive parliamentary approval in the New Year.
