Tag Archives: DCMS

Four key elements that are needed in planning


Last Thursday in the House of Commons there was this debate that took place in Westminster Hall on the theme of Planning that was set out by Bob Seely and after he had made his opening comment the next person … Continue reading

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Some good news from last weeks Parliament


This week will raise a number of challenges for many of us as well as some very positive actions which we can be delighted to find out about from the Members of Parliament. One of the really positive elements that … Continue reading

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Charity Commission ignores best practice


The way in which the Charity Commission operates should act as an exemplar for the charities it regulates. This means that its board members should reflect the agencies that the Commission serves. Over many years I have written blogs about … Continue reading

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The T word


In the furore over a single man and his girlfriend, the idea that John Whittingdale was in a position to determine alone what line the Government took on the post Levenson decisions has never once been challenged by anyone within … Continue reading

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Equalities R Us


The work of Jenny Willott is to be applauded as she works with retailers to try to reduce the ridiculous segregation of toys into gender groupings. Jenny is the Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central and Minister for Women & Equalities, a … Continue reading

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