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Eric Pickles' department could hardly be accused of inaction
Outdated laws join the scrap heap

By Peter Wozniak A host of outdated local laws are set the join the scrapheap of legislation the coalition government is prepared to eliminate. The antique legislation could be axed under government proposals to permit English local authorities to abolish by-laws without first getting the green light from ministers in Whitehall. The plans devolve the… Read more »

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Time to go to work: Pickles wants fewer street signs
Pickles’ new enemy: Street signs

By politics.co.uk staff Eric Pickles has found a new enemy in his bid to bring common-sense to Britain: street signs. The communities secretary, who is well known as a jovial and memorable figure in the Conservative party, said the prevalence of signs was making towns and villages less attractive. “Our streets are losing their English… Read more »