Local Government
he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »
Flat-coated retriever Ruger was crowned overall winner of the BASC Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022. The Best in Show – Gamekeepers’ Ring winner Ruger – or Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft to give him his full name, is owned by Helen Fox and was handled throughout the day and evening by her daughter, Megan. After a… Read more »
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One library is closing in the UK every week, according to new figures. The number of professional staff working in libraries fell by 6.2 per cent. LISU research also showed spending on books fell by £800,000 and now represents just 8.7 per cent of total library expenditure. “This survey demonstrates the severity of the crisis… Read more »
MPs are flushed with anger today as the worrying shortage of public toilets reappears again on the political radar. A report out today by the communities and local government select committee warns many local authorities’ toilet facilities are in need of a drastic overhaul. The report criticises the lack of public toilets in many areas… Read more »
