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First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Sajid Javid talks to councillors about adult social care, housing, devolution and more.
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed the start of a ‘phased return’ of powers to Tower Hamlets council.
Revision of Tower Hamlets intervention: ending oversight of procurement and returning the council’s grants function with commissioner oversight.
The UK’s digital revolution is set to benefit from a multi-million pound boost, under plans announced by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid.
Communities Secretary confirms the appointment of Michael King as the new Local Government Ombudsman.
The Prime Minister unveiled plans for new homelessness prevention schemes, including targeted support for those at risk of sleeping rough.
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government gives his statement on the local government finance settlement.
Councils will continue to benefit from long-term financial certainty, while having extra flexibilities to deliver adult social care services.
Powers over licensing including taxi services are to return, but government-appointed commissioners will continue to oversee these decisions.
Directions issued to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council which return control of the licensing function.
Government has set out next steps for local newspapers to claim tax breaks to support an independent free press.
Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Newham giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.
Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Waltham Forest giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.
Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Hackney giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.
Plans for a ‘phased return’ of powers to Tower Hamlets council announced.
Sajid Javid talks to Birmingham's Asian Business Chamber of Commerce about their city's future and the contribution of the Asian community.
A Norwegian spruce, the City of Oslo’s traditional gift to the UK, was cut down in during a ceremony in the forest outside Oslo by the Mayor of Oslo and Lord Mayor of Westminster.
An Op-ed by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on the occasion of his visit to Kosovo
Secretary of State for Transport statement.
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