Eric Pickles: Launch of nationwide community music day
Eric Pickles has called on local bands to take part in 'Bandstand Marathon - Communities in Tune', a nationwide music day which celebrate the final day of the Paralympic...
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Grant Shapps: Downing Street hosting the self-build boom
A package of new support to give as many people as possible the opportunity to build their own homes was announced today at England's most famous...
Read this entry » Local government ombudsman to champion residents’ cause
A Chairman and Vice Chairman Ombudsman who will lead a more customer-focused Commission that champions the rights of redress for local residents...
Read this entry » George Clarke appointed empty homes adviser
Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is to be an independent adviser to the Government to help bring thousands of empty homes back into use...
Read this entry » Red tape holding back councils cut by more than a quarter
The Government has reduced the amount of 'red tape' data collections it expects councils to send by over a quarter - giving them more time to...
Read this entry » New reforms will stop town hall corruption and culture of malicious complaints
Local Government Minister Bob Neill has called on councils to use their new found freedom from the recently axed Standards Board to prevent corruption...
Read this entry » England’s array of Enterprise Zones go operational
The next generation of Enterprise Zones are now 'operational sites' with 'live deals' immediately available for aspiring new businesses, Communities...
Read this entry » Fire Service College sale formally launches
Following a period of pre-market engagement, the Department is now commencing the sale process for the Fire Service College and would welcome...
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Localism Act: Power shift to communities charges on
The Government's revolution to hand power back to local communities reaches a major milestone as measures in the Localism Act come into force. (continues...)...
Read this entry »Parish power to pray reinstated in time for Easter
As Easter weekend approaches Parish Councils across England, including Bideford Town Council, have been handed a new power to continue to hold prayers as part of...
Read this entry »Giving local businesses an Easter tax break
Local Government Minister Bob Neill is writing to every local council urging them to make sure every local firm in their areas knows about all the Government measures...
Read this entry »Andrew Stunell: Tackling inequalities for Gypsy and Traveller communities
Government commitments to tackle ingrained inequalities and promote fairness for Gypsy and Traveller communities have been unveiled in a report by Communities Minister...
Read this entry »‘Sound’ investment to help build more affordable homes
Moves to encourage more private investment in social housing have been announced by Ministers. (continues...)...
Read this entry »Revamped Right to Buy is chance of a lifetime for tenants
A new generation of social tenants were today handed the keys to homeownership, as the Prime Minister and Housing Minister Grant Shapps launched a reinvigorated...
Read this entry »Rob Sykes appointed Doncaster Lead Commissioner
The Government has appointed Rob Sykes as lead intervention commissioner at Doncaster Council. (continues...)...
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