Shortlist for new public sector awards scheme announced today
Councils and their partners from across the country are going head to head in a new government scheme designed to find the public sector's brightest ideas. (continues...)
View ArticleGovernment Ministers meet with Association of British Insurers to discuss the...
Local Government Minister, Rosie Winterton, and Environment Minister, Huw Irranca Davies, has met representatives from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to discuss the insurance industry's role...
View ArticleBarbara Follett predicts a 16 year low for council tax increase next year
English councils will get a four per cent funding increase for next year thanks to the government's continued commitment to high quality services even in a time of constrained public expenditure,...
View ArticleGovernment signs off devolved powers for Leeds to shape its economic destiny
A pioneering agreement has devolved new powers to Leeds City Region to take control of its economic recovery, Local Government Minister Rosie Winterton announced today (27 November 2009). (continues...)
View ArticlePutting power into petitioning
Local people will be able to demand their councils to take action on under-performing schools and hospitals, alcohol disorder, anti-social behaviour and other concerns under new proposals to give real...
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