Local councils are not giving enough advice to people who want to recycle their old computers, according to a report today in ‘Computing Which?’ Magazine. The failure, it says, could even lead to data falling into the hands of identity thieves.

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Plans have been unveiled fora new White Paper, which the Government says will be focused on empowering citizens. The Communities Secretary, Hazel Blears, said the plans would unlock local talent and give people a real say in improving local services. Local Government leaders responded by saying the best way to reinvigorate local democracy was to start with councils and they called again for a fresh look at their funding.

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The Home Office evaluation of the impact of piloting and early national implementation of Neighbourhood policing shows results broadly consistent with the international evidence. Adoption overseas has generally resulted in reducing crime and improving public perceptions.

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