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Cessation of Standards for England’s regulatory role and the provision of guidance
19.01.12
From 31 January 2012, the regulatory role of Standards for England will no longer exist as outlined in the standards provisions of the Localism Act 2011. As a result, we will no longer have powers to accept new referrals or conduct investigations into complaints against members. It also means that our role in providing guidance on the existing standards framework will cease from this date, including the provision of the Standards for England ‘Enquiries’ telephone, email and postal services, and the online Standards Forum.
Read the full press releaseArrangements relating to the abolition of Standards for England
06.12.11
Under the standards provisions of the Localism Act 2011, Standards for England is to be abolished.
Subject to formal confirmation through regulations, it is the government’s intention this will take effect on 31 March 2012.
Prior to this, our regulatory role will stop from a date to be set out in regulations, but is anticipated to be 31 January 2012.
Royal Assent Update
15.11.11
The government’s Localism Bill received Royal Assent on 15 November, meaning the Localism Act has now become law.
Reappointment of Board members
04.07.11
We are pleased to announce the reappointment of two senior Standards for England Board members –our Chair, Dr Robert Chilton, and Deputy Chair, Judy Simons.
Statement by our Chairman Dr. Robert Chilton
11.03.11
Following the departure of our Chief Executive, Glenys Stacey, in February, I am pleased to welcome Standards for England’s current Director of Regulation - Tim Leslie - into the role of Interim Chief Executive.
Standards for England joins the Department for Communities and Local Government in publishing spending over £500 online
12.08.10
Standards for England has today joined the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) in making details of expenditure on goods and services over £500 available online.
Statement by our Chairman Dr. Robert Chilton
20.12.10
Our Chief Executive Glenys Stacey is leaving the organisation at the end of February 2011 to take up a new position as Chief Executive of Ofqual, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.
West Sussex is a gold class ‘Local Democracy’ achiever
01.06.10
West Sussex County Council was named the ‘Local Democracy Award’ gold winner at last week’s 2010 LGcommunications Reputation Awards. Sponsored by Standards for England for the second year running, the award aims to recognise those local authorities demonstrating good government, widened involvement and effective feedback to citizens on its performance.
Standards for England ‘Much Improved’ councils… heads above the rest!
14.05.10
Wendover Parish Council has been named ‘Much Improved Council of the Year’ at the National Association of Local Council’s (NALC) ‘Local Council Awards 2010’ in London on Thursday 13th May.
Campbell Park Parish Councillor Suspended for Three Months
31.03.10
Following a Standards for England (SfE) investigation, Councillor Isabella Forsyth-Fraser has been found to have breached two parts of the members’ Code of Conduct (the Code) by the First-tier Tribunal (Local Government Standards in England).
Standards are a winner for Leeds
25.03.10
Leeds City Council has been named as one of the most ethical authorities in the country, winning in the Standards and Ethics category at the LGC Awards 2010.
Parish Councillor Suspended for Four Months
25.03.10
Astley Village Parish Councillor Rod Fraser was suspended from office for four months on Wednesday (24 March) after he was found to have breached several parts of the members’ Code of Conduct (the Code).
2010 Annual Assembly of Standards Committees Booking Up Fast
24.03.10
Authorities looking to secure places at the 2010 Annual Assembly of Standards Committees, ‘A place for standards’, are being urged to book sooner rather than later, as demand for places is already very high.
Strong local government support for the local standards framework
05.03.10
The local government standards framework is working and is having a positive influence on member behaviour, according to a review published today by Standards for England (SfE).
Booking opens for 2010 Annual Assembly of Standards Committees
22.02.10
Booking has opened for ‘A place for standards’, the 2010 Annual Assembly of Standards Committees. The event takes place at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on 18 and 19 October.
Eden District Councillor Suspended for Six Months
25.01.10
Eden District Councillor John Lynch was suspended from office for six months on Wednesday (20th January), after he was found to have disclosed confidential information and brought his office and authority into disrepute.
Standards Committees can take a lead from 'notable practice'
14.01.10
A new piece of research is being made available to standards committees at authorities throughout England.
The First-tier Tribunal's Decision on the Conduct of Councillor Andy Sutton
22.01.10
Following a Standards for England (SfE) investigation, Councillor Andy Sutton has been found to have breached several parts of the members’ Code of Conduct by the Adjudication Panel for England (APE), now known as the First-tier Tribunal (Local Government Standards in England).
The First-tier Tribunal's Final Decision on the conduct of Councillor Anne Bishop
19.01.10
Following a Standards for England (SfE) investigation, Councillor Anne Bishop has been found to have breached several parts of the members’ Code of Conduct by the Adjudication Panel for England (APE), now known as the First-tier Tribunal (Local Government Standards in England).
