On 14 May 2008 the Government published the Draft Legislative Programme for 2008-09. A public consultation on the programme concluded on 6 August 2008. Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation either by completing the consultation questionnaire, commenting on an individual bill or suggesting new bills. The Government will now be considering the responses received during the consultation and will publish a summary of responses in the autumn, ahead of the Queen's Speech which will take place on 3 December 2008. You can still find information about what was contained in the Draft Legislative Programme here.
Government Office for the North West today published the first in a series of progress reports on the regeneration of Blackpool following its failed casino bid.
The June edition of Partners Against Crime is now available. Including details of the triumph of young people in Lancashire tackling anti-social behaviour and a review of National Tackling Drugs Week. Partners Against Crime - June 2008.
Quarterly Economic Report - December 2007 - February 2008
Beverley Hughes - Regional Minister for the North West
View more information on the Regional Minister for the North West
The North West Rural Affairs Forum
Government Office for the North West provides the Secretariat for the North West Rural Affairs Forum. The Forum has brought together rural stakeholders to inform and monitor the regional and local delivery of policy in our rural areas.
GONW Logo Guidelines
This document sets out how and when to apply our logo, and where to obtain copies for use in publications and on the web. All requests for the logo, should be sent to gonwweb@gonw.gsi.gov.uk
North West Sustainable Procurement Forum
The NW Sustainable Procurement Forum has been established, bringing together major public sector budget holders, influencers and practitioners in the region to share good practice and co-ordinate the application of good sustainable procurement practice. Click here for further details.