Birmingham city council is asking meals on wheels recipients and suppliers to suggest their ‘dream dish’ in an effort to ensure the service reflects the changing nature of the city. The calls for menu suggestions is part of an on-going consultation on the service with the aim of delivering meals to more than half a million extra people.

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Changes to planning regulations in Wales will make it easier for householders to install solar panels and other micro-generation equipment. The changes will come into effect from the beginning of next month and go further than similar rules in England.

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This programme is now available to view on egovtv.tv, the online television channel for public service modernisation. It describes a pioneering mobile chemotherapy service from cancer charity Tenovus.

The charity uses a hi-tech mobile clinic from specialist supplier EMS to deliver treatment in the heart of local communities. The mobile unit, which houses comprehensive facilities, opens up to over 50m2. Several patients can be treated at the same time.

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