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  • Census 2011: Characteristics of National Parks The 2011 Census provides an insight into the characteristics of the 13 National Parks in England and Wales. Information is presented looking at change over time from 2001 to 2011, comparing the individual national parks and making comparisons with England and Wales as a whole, across a variety of census topics from the published data. The 13 national parks of England and Wales have a special designation and are protected areas of countryside with noted scenic landscapes. 19 February 2013
  • New Census 2011 Statistics and available on Nomis ONS has today (Wednesday 30 January 2013) published 2011 Census Key and Quick Statistics for output areas, wards, parishes and parliamentary constituencies. This release follows on from that of the Key Statistics on 11 December 2012 and contains new detailed tables for some characteristics of the people living in England and Wales on 27 March 2011. Statistics available from this release include main language, method of travel to work and economic activity of students.Interactive data... 30 January 2013
  • SWO Welfare Reform Event - Taunton, 13/11/2012 Venue - The Albemarle Centre, Taunton TA1 1BA See Map Price - £79 (no VAT) Book Now Who should attend - Those grappling with new reforms working in policy, evidence or implementation roles, including professionals in customer contact centres, regeneration and/or community development. Confirmed speakers – Alex Marsh, Head of the School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol; Alan Sullivan, Universal Credit Programme, DWP; Chris Evans, Director South West Skills & Learning... 23 October 2012
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  • Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property
    Legal powers for the police to tackle irresponsible dog owners and improve public safety are among legislative changes being published in the draft Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Bill today. 09 April 2013
  • Appointments to Chilterns and Cotswolds Conservation Boards
    New appointments to England's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Conservation Boards have been made by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Owen Paterson. The appointments took effect at the start of April. The post-holders are the national voice on the Conservation Boards, which have strategic responsibility for conservation and enhancement of the natural [...] 08 April 2013
  • Reappointments to National Forest Company
    Minister of State for Agriculture and Food David Heath has today announced the re-appointment of Anthony Hams OBE to the National Forest Company for three years. Robin Pellew and David Nicholls have also been reappointed for one year. Biographical details: Anthony Hams OBE has a strong background in planning, conservation and sustainable development issues.  He [...] 08 April 2013
  • £8.7 million to fund key environmental projects around the world
    Some of the world's greatest environmental assets will be preserved thanks to a British led initiative, Environment Minister Richard Benyon announced today. The latest round of the Darwin Initiative will see a total of £8.7 million committed over the next three years, including £5.5 million to fund 21 new conservation projects in developing countries across Latin [...] 08 April 2013
  • Defra experts set to answer your questions about bovine TB
    Over the next three weeks leading experts on bovine TB will be hosting Q&A sessions via Twitter to answer your questions about the disease and the action being taken to stop its spread. 05 April 2013
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