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Archive for November, 2010

In the news: Localism will transform local government

Friday, November 26th, 2010

From Recycling & Waste World 25.11.10
Localism will transform waste services in local government, according to local government expert Nick Sutcliffe of PPS Group, communications specialist.
“The localism agenda is about to burst forward into reality. Among the clauses in the new legislation will be a ‘duty to cooperate’ between local authorities. While this is being driven [...]

PPS hosts localism breakfast in Bristol

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

How will the Government’s localism agenda and planning system reform impact development decision-making and what strategies can you use to mobilise support for your applications?
PPS is co-hosting a briefing on the serious impact localism will have on our industry – and to hear the views of the City’s Deputy Leader.
With Deputy Leader Bristol City Council Cllr Simon [...]

PPS Group sponsors PR and Communications Campaign of the Year

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

PPS Group is the proud sponsor of the CIWM communications and PR excellence award 2010. The award will focus on the success of PR campaigns or communication programmes directly related to the recycling, waste and resources sector.
The finalists for this year’s award are: Veolia Environmental Services, Keep Britain Tidy, Hull City Council, Wandsworth BC, North London Waste [...]

PPS Bulletin: DCLG publish business plan 2011-2015

Monday, November 8th, 2010

As part of the Government’s transparency push, all departments have published their business plans for the full term of the government, 2011-2015.
Included in the details of DCLG’s Business Plan are a number of important milestones and clarification regarding legislative/regulatory intentions, including:

the new National Planning Framework will be published by April 2012
the Localism Bill will be [...]