Cheques, Where Now?

10/05/2012
In 2011, the Institute of Fundraising (IoF) campaigned successfully to stop the abolition of the cheque in 2018. Even so, use of the cheque as a payment mechanism is in natural decline. In the UK, 11 million cheques were used each day in 1990 compared to just 3.5 million a day in 2009; and usage continues to fall, currently by 10% per year. Read More
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Liverpool City Region Local Nature Partnership

04/05/2012
Liverpool City Region Local Nature Partnership will manage and value the natural environment to achieve environmental, economic and social benefits. You can become involved in setting priorities for it by completing an online survey by Wednesday 23 May 2012. Read More
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Arts-Life Survey

03/05/2012
If you consider yourself to have access requirements, including disabled, deaf or older people living in Merseyside, complete this short questionnaire about your experiences of the arts.  The survey will be open until Friday 11 May 2012. Read More
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Equal Civil Marriage

26/04/2012
This consultation sets out the government's proposals to enable same-sex couples to have a civil marriage.  The consultation closes on Thursday 14 June 2012. Read More
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International Migration Statistical Outputs

23/04/2012
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is reviewing its international migration outputs to ensure they are coherent and continue to meet user needs.  Closing date: Thursday 5 July 2012. Read More
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Local Accounts for Health and Social Care in Liverpool

19/04/2012
Local Accounts are a way for local authorities to be able to report against their own performance to local citizens. The local account builds on existing quality assurance frameworks and other annual reports to provide citizens with a meaningful insight around how the service is performing. From 2012/13, to deliver the local account is a statutory requirement. Read More
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Mapping Community Transport Providers

18/04/2012
The Community Transport Association (CTA) is mapping the coverage of primary and secondary community transport services across England.The work will contribute towards the 2012 'State of the Sector' report and the new ‘CT England Online’ service being developed by the CTA. Read More
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Personal Independence Payments

02/04/2012
From 2013, the Government is proposing to introduce a new benefit called Personal Independence Payment for eligible working age people aged 16 to 64 to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA).  This consultation is open until Saturday 30 June 2012. Read More
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Liverpool Local Development Framework Core Strategy: Submission Draft

22/03/2012
Liverpool City Council has prepared this document for public consultation. The Core Strategy of the Local Development Framework will guide development in the City up to 2028.  Submitting ends Thursday 10 May 2012. Read More
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No Fault Dismissal Plans: Call for Evidence

19/03/2012
Government plans to allow very small firms to dismiss employees more easily have gone out to consultation.  The deadline for submission of evidence is Friday 8 June 2012. Read More
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VAT Treatment of Postal Services

24/02/2012
New rules relating to VAT on postal services were introduced on 31 January 2011. The changes meant that any service individually negotiated or not subject to any price and regulatory control became liable to VAT at the standard rate. Read More
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Survey on Death and Dying

16/02/2012
Discussing dying or loss still remains a taboo across much of Liverpool, and indeed the UK. Marie Curie Hospice's community engagement project is underway and will continue until June 2012 to work with communities to raise awareness of existing services and support. Read More
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University Technical College for North Liverpool

12/01/2012
Liverpool Community College and Liverpool John Moores University, together with the City Council, the Eldonians Group, Arup, Balfour Beatty, EON, Mersey Travel, Peel Ports and a number of other high profile employers are sponsoring a bid for a University Technical College (UTC) in North Liverpool for 14-19 -year-olds. Read More
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