Sustainability indicators UK news 2005-2007

2007

 * Number of Whitehall performance indicators to be reduced from 1200 to 198, October 11. According to the government, the New Indicator set will "come into force in April 2008 and apply through new Local Area Agreements". "The Government will not prescribe any of the targets in Local Area Agreements (LAAs), but will aim to agree them with local partners as part of the negotiation, and councils will be required to involve local communities in the process."


 * Community emissions indicator "vital", say Green Alliance, August 17 topic


 * Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2007 published, July 27


 * Government signals embrace of the power of information, Cabinet Office, June 7 - a site where you can comment on the report

2006

 * Statistics on local and regional carbon dioxide emissions for 2004 released. Defra, November 27 / Forum:Will 'our' climate change data be free to reuse?, Climate change UK
 * Guide to state of UK environment, society and economy. Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2006, published. Defra, July 31, National Statistics
 * Local Environment Quality information for all, January 26

2005

 * CO2 emissions by area - Defra release new figures, October 21

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