Magistrates’ Courts given more power to tackle backlog

Magistrates are to have their sentencing powers increased in order to reduce pressure on the Crown Courts and speed up justice, it was confirmed today (18 January 2022).



HM Coastguard celebrates landmark birthday

UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart praises work of coastguards in keeping us safe.



DCMS Secretary of State’s oral statement on the licence fee settlement

Nadine Dorries’ statement to the House of Commons on the TV licence fee settlement



Called in decisions: 3 x planning applications at various sites in East Lindsey (17 January 2022)

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a called-in decision.



Termination warning notice to Nuneaton Academy

Termination warning notice issued to The Midland Academies Trust in relation to Nuneaton Academy by the Department for Education.