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This call for evidence seeks views and evidence from all those with an interest in rural transport.
Following the government’s Future of mobility: urban strategy, which was published in March 2019, the Department for Transport are now seeking views and evidence on what could be incorporated into a Future of Transport: rural strategy.
The consultation document has 3 sections:
This consultation is part of the Future of Transport programme, which aims “to shape transport innovation and secure the UK’s position as a leader in the transport sector of the future.”
This consultation closes on 16 February 2021.
Future of Transport: rural strategy – call for evidence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The government is introducing a new model for Shared Ownership. This model will:
This consultation seeks to capture views on how to best implement the new model for Shared Ownership to ensure it can be smoothly adopted by providers and lenders, and effectively supports aspiring homeowners.
This consultation closes on 17 December 2020.
New model for Shared Ownership: technical consultation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This consultation seeks views on:
This consultation closes on 11 January 2021.
Domestic smoke and carbon monoxide alarms - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
On 30 June, the Prime Minister announced an independent review, led by Sir Peter Hendy, of how the quality and availability of transport infrastructure across the UK can support economic growth and quality of life across the whole of the UK.
This union connectivity review will provide independent advice to the UK government.
The government has asked Sir Peter to consult widely, and this call for evidence seeks views and responses from:
This consultation closes on 30 December 2020.
Union connectivity review: call for evidence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Government are seeking views and evidence on which public authorities should be considered for designation by the Environment Secretary as ‘Relevant Public Authorities’. A relevant public authority may then be required to co-operate with local authorities acting as an ‘Air Quality Partner’ within the Local Air Quality Management Framework.
This is under a new power which we intend to introduce through the Environment Bill, amending Part IV of the Environment Act 1995.
In particular, they are looking to understand:
Responses are welcomed from local authorities and potential relevant public authorities.
This consultation closes on 18 January 2021.
This call for evidence launches a technical review of provision of toilets for men and women.
Women often have to face excessive queues for toilets or don’t have access to appropriate facilities that meet their needs when out. In some cases this can mean women are reluctant to go out or take trips that many take for granted.
Over recent years there has also been a trend towards replacing female only facilities with gender neutral toilets.
The review aims to address this by considering the ratio of female toilets needed versus the number for men, given the need for women to always use cubicles. It would also take into account the needs of all members of the community, to ensure there is a fair provision of accessible and gender-neutral toilets.
The review will also look at signage, which should be clearer and use gender-specific language, to avoid confusion.
This consultation closes on 29 January 2021.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/toilet-provision-for-men-and-women-call-for-evidence
The government has committed to upgrade as many private rented sector homes as possible to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C by 2030, where practical, cost-effective and affordable.
This consultation sets out a suite of policy proposals towards achieving this. These proposals aim to bring significant benefits to landlords, tenants and the environment including:
This consultation closes on 30 December 2020.
Prepared by Andy Dean, Assistant Director at the Rural Services NetworkEmail: andy.dean@sparse.gov.uk |
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