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DIO and Inland Homes working on plan for Beaconsfield site

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is set to work with South Bucks District Council (SBDC) and Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) to formulate a detailed development brief for the future of the Defence School of Languages site at Wilton Park, Beaconsfield. The site has been identified within SBDC’s Core Strategy for a high-quality residentially-led mixed-use development scheme.

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National Memorial Arboretum’s development plans approved

By Sharon Black

Plans to develop the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire into a world-renowned Centre for Remembrance have been given the green light by Lichfield District Council planners.

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Anglesey signs Armed Forces Community Covenant

By Sharon Black

Representatives of the Isle of Anglesey County Council signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant last week at RAF Valley, becoming the 40th county to do so.

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Operations in Libya to continue as long as necessary

By Sharon Black

Following yesterday’s announcement by Libya’s National Transitional Council that the country has now been fully liberated, UK Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said that NATO operations there will continue for as long as necessary, but not a moment longer.

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Defence Secretary welcomes extension of NATO mission over Libya

By Sharon Black

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the NATO Secretary General that the North Atlantic Council is extending NATO’s mission to protect the people of Libya for another 90 days.

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Council Tax Relief for personnel on operations increased

By Sharon Black

The Ministry of Defence is doubling the Council Tax Relief (CTR) for Service personnel on eligible operations overseas from 25 to 50 per cent, with effect from 1 July 2011.

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UK military liaison advisory team to be sent to Libya

By Sharon Black

The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has announced that the National Security Council has decided to expand the diplomatic team already in Benghazi, led by Christopher Prentice, to include an additional military liaison advisory team.

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Council elections in Marjah

By Sharon Black

The first ever District Community Council elections in Marjah have taken place just a year after Operation MOSHTARAK was launched by ISAF and Afghan forces.