Sentences with phrase «of local authority decisions»

R (Rutter) v Stockton on Tees BC [2008] EWHC 2651 (Admin), [2008] All ER (D) 37 (Oct) was another addition to the list of failed claims for judicial review of local authority decisions to close care homes.

Not exact matches

Organizations must give local - market teams the authority to execute decisions to the best of their abilities while continuing to be closely involved.

«While we are glad to see and commend the local authorities under international pressure acted swiftly and fairly to resolve the church's land with this right decision, we are still deeply concerned about the justice for this family of martyr which is still not done,» stated Bob Fu, China Aid's president.

She is the Director of the Optimal Birth BC program, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, which develops syntheses of evidence for clinicians, decision - aids and information packages for childbearing families, and uses local data to evaluate clinical practice and direct change to reduce rates of cesarean section in BC hospitals and health authorities.

Elective home education is the term used by the Department for Education - and therefore local authorities - to describe parents» decisions to provide education for their children at home instead of sending them to school.

Therefore, allocations of place funding do not always reflect subsequent commissioning and placement decisions made by local authorities and the following principles apply:

The Department for Education is planning for a distribution of high needs funding to local authorities that is more formulaic, and less reliant on past levels of allocation that have become outdated, and on local decisions on spending that have partly determined how much is allocated.

Hospital education is defined as «education provided at a community special school or foundation special school established in a hospital, or under any arrangements made by the local authority under section 19 of the 1996 Act [ie the Education Act 1996](exceptional provision of education), where the child is being provided with such education by reason of a decision made by a medical practitioner».

Allocations of place funding do not always reflect subsequent commissioning and placement decisions by local authorities.

Speaking at a conference hosted by the Local Government Network, Mr Denham said: «Local taxpayers should be vigilant if they are asked to accept reduced services because their council won't take tough decisions to introduce shared services, sharing senior staff with other local authorities, PCTs [primary care trusts] or other bidders, or through making the best use of public buildLocal Government Network, Mr Denham said: «Local taxpayers should be vigilant if they are asked to accept reduced services because their council won't take tough decisions to introduce shared services, sharing senior staff with other local authorities, PCTs [primary care trusts] or other bidders, or through making the best use of public buildLocal taxpayers should be vigilant if they are asked to accept reduced services because their council won't take tough decisions to introduce shared services, sharing senior staff with other local authorities, PCTs [primary care trusts] or other bidders, or through making the best use of public buildlocal authorities, PCTs [primary care trusts] or other bidders, or through making the best use of public buildings.

After a few days of protest, when the journalists quietly settled the dispute with local authorities, some netizens were outraged that they hadn't explained their decision to their supporters.

A directly - elected metro mayor will have powers and responsibilities to make strategic decisions across whole city regions, in contrast to existing city mayors (which are also directly elected) or local council leaders that only make decisions for, and on behalf of, their local authority.

These are expected to include measures to give neighbourhoods control over local planning decisions and reducing local authorities» reliance on grants from central government - which are being cut back dramatically as a result of the spending review.

Judicial review is used by individuals, businesses and organisations to test the lawfulness of government decisions and actions, from those of ministers to local authorities.

The Department for Transport worked with local authorities across England on road pricing pilot schemes, the intention being to use evidence from these as the basis of any national decision.

An education freedom act would take educational decision - making firmly away from the politicians and into the hands of local authorities, while sponsor - managed schools would replace Labour's academies, to be commissioned by local authorities rather than central government.

Leaving decisions to Local Authorities and local consultation will result in a «hotchpotch of systems of inconsistency» that would be difficult to justify say theLocal Authorities and local consultation will result in a «hotchpotch of systems of inconsistency» that would be difficult to justify say thelocal consultation will result in a «hotchpotch of systems of inconsistency» that would be difficult to justify say the BMF.

To make the living wage a reality, Tompkins County would need to pass a «home - rule» request to New York state seeking the authority to implement a local minimum wage; and to help leverage the decision, a copy of the resolution would be forwarded to the Tompkins County Legislature, the Tompkins County Council of Governments, state Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, D - Ithaca, Sen. Tom O'Mara, R - Big Flats, and Cuomo.

If people's votes were fairly represented, under a proportional voting system, any given party which had control of a local authority would have to justify its decisions more frequently as a result of being monitored by a greater number of scrutineers who more accurately reflect the will of local people.

PLATTSBURGH Just hours after the PSC announced it would allow local authorities to charge cryptocurrency miners more for electricity, Plattsburgh Mayor Colin Read warned that the decision doesn't mark the end of the city's energy concerns.

«That's certainly within the prerogative of the executive, and we would respect that decision,» said Soares, but he says he thinks local authorities know best how to handle the demonstrators.

He points out the new commission's remit will mainly cover the decisions currently made by the secretary of state and not those made by local authorities.

Local authorities can review decisions and the overview and scrutiny committees will be able to refer decisions to the health secretary if they believe that the proposal is not in the interests of local health servLocal authorities can review decisions and the overview and scrutiny committees will be able to refer decisions to the health secretary if they believe that the proposal is not in the interests of local health servlocal health services.

During his time at the Pride Agenda he has been actively involved with the passage of dozens of laws, ordinances, regulations and Executive Orders on the state and local level affecting New York's LGBT community, including statewide measures like: the Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act; the Hate Crimes Act of 2000; making the state's 9/11 relief inclusive of same - sex couples; guaranteeing domestic partners hospital visitation, legal authority over a loved one's bodily remains, access to Family Court and medical decision making authority; prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression in state employment; and securing over $ 50 million of funding for LGBT health and human services.

DCP uses a wealth of detailed information about the demographics of neighborhoods, consults local stakeholders, and collaborates with other governmental entities, such as the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York Housing Authority, in order to make planning decisions.

The bill passed by the Senate includes anti-nepotism provisions, today: · Prohibits gifts from lobbyists and their clients of more than nominal value, including travel, lodging and other expenses, and broaden the types of lobbying activities that lobbyists must disclose; · Prohibits elected government officials and candidates for elected local, state or federal office from appearing in taxpayer - funded advertisements; · Closes the «revolving door» loophole by prohibiting former legislative employees from directly lobbying the Legislature for two years, and expands the revolving door restrictions for Executive Chamber employees to preclude appearances before any state agency; · Prohibits non-legislative employees from using their authority or influence to «compel or induce» any other employee to make political contributions; · Prohibits state employees from participating in any personnel decision or contracting matter concerning a relative.

The game allows players to take the roles of stakeholders, such as farmers, developer, watermen, and local policymakers, make decisions about their livelihoods or regulatory authority; and see the impacts of their decisions on their own personal finances, the regional economy, and watershed health.

Lebanese authorities have reversed a decision to ban Steven Spielberg's newspaper drama «The Post» ahead of its opening in theaters across the country, a local cinema manager said Wednesday.

We lose a lot of money again (which we do not have); and we lose lot enormous social capital (all the connections to the marginalized kids and families in our local neighborhood) because of this decision that was made by local authorities of the city of Berlin, claiming to have no money for initiatives like us (we are not the only ones suffering from such decisions).

UNEP's Division of Technology, Industry and Economics — based in Paris — helps governments, local authorities and decision - makers in business and industry to develop and implement policies and practices focusing on sustainable development.

It noted that the lower court decision «withdraws the authority of state and local officials to fund and implement ELL programs that best suit Nogales» needs, and measures effective programming solely in terms of adequate incremental funding.»

The Minutes confirming this decision will be required by the DfE • Outline plans to the DfE for supporting or partnering with another school, if applicable • Appoint a specialist law firm to advise on the legal aspects of your conversion • The Secretary of State will need to approve your proposal • The process of transferring staff (the Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) will be commenced by the local authority and the governing body that currently employs school staff • Activate the consultation process with interested parties • Consult with your Local Authority regarding a possible share of the LGPS deflocal authority and the governing body that currently employs school staff • Activate the consultation process with interested parties • Consult with your Local Authority regarding a possible share of the LGPSauthority and the governing body that currently employs school staff • Activate the consultation process with interested parties • Consult with your Local Authority regarding a possible share of the LGPS defLocal Authority regarding a possible share of the LGPSAuthority regarding a possible share of the LGPS deficit.

Because all «academies» are, in principle, accountable to the secretary of state for education rather than to local authorities, Gove was ultimately responsible for the decisions that led to this situation, which has been carefully documented by inspectors from Ofsted, England's independent school - reviewing body.

After a successful pilot scheme involving local authorities in Newham, Durham and Wolverhampton, the decision was made to allocate # 2.30 per pupil per meal, # 150 million in capital funding and transitional funding of # 22.5 million to roll out the scheme nationwide.

NSBA with Davenport and the full leadership team will continue its efforts, working with the state school board associations, to ensure that ESSA is implemented as intended, in collaboration with local school boards and other key education stakeholders, and returning the decision - making authority to state and local communities in support of academic success for every public school student across the country.

This helps them to make informed decisions about their children's education, whether the school is under the control of a local authority, run by a MAT or is a standalone academy.

By the time he had made this decision, local authorities had been stripped bare of any consultancy support and any central co-ordination and drive had been dismantled.

The decisions of public bodies, such as the Secretary of State (and therefore of RSCs where they assume the powers of the Secretary of State), local authorities and schools can be challenged by way of judicial review and other appropriate proceedings in the High Court.

The local authority «can never have more than a 20 - per - cent stake» in a MAT, he explained, adding that «the majority of trustees can make other decisions about the MAT».

«Conversely, requirements that strip local decision - makers of the authority to govern will be detrimental and significantly impede local school districts» abilities to utilize, to the fullest extent, the opportunity and flexibility authorized by ESSA.»

Removes all flexibility / local control from districts and makes the Florida Department of Education the sole decision - making authority over teacher evaluations, pay schedules and working conditions

In February, a High Court judge ruled that the the decision to axe projects in six local authority areas was «unlawful» because of a lack of consultation.

The new legislation, introduced by Republican Sen. Mark Wyland of Escondido but likely to enjoy the support of many Democrats, could signal a showdown with Gov. Jerry Brown, who vetoed similar legislation last year because it infringed on a key premise of his Local Control Funding Formula — allowing local educational agencies the bulk of authority over school spending decisLocal Control Funding Formula — allowing local educational agencies the bulk of authority over school spending decislocal educational agencies the bulk of authority over school spending decisions.

Moreover, much of the decision - making that affects teaching assignment, teacher distribution, and support of teachers is under the authority of local decision - makers.»

They would also like to see the decision - making power on the provision of schools, including free schools, restored to local authorities, along with the power to open council - controlled community schools.

Arne Duncan, the federal secretary of education, urged state and local authorities to avoid short - sighted decisions as they cut school budgets, and said laying off teachers based solely on seniority was «a wrong way to cut spending.»

It was the congressional intent of ESSA to significantly shift authority and decision - making to the state and local level as compared to the federal mandates of the No Child Left Behind Law it replaced.

Opponents range from those who raise legitimate questions about the field's readiness to implement to those more on the fringe who fear that common standards will usher in a federal takeover of state and local decision - making authority.

For other high - performing schools in strong local authorities the choice of whether to convert will remain the decision of the individual schools and governing bodies in question.

Most people agree the current school funding system is unfair, especially those who see other schools, with a similar profile to theirs, getting more money simply because of historic decisions by the local authority they are in.