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As powers return from Brussels, Communities Secretary Greg Clark argues that Whitehall cannot be their “default destination”.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Greg Clark announces historic opportunity for councils to shape their financial future.
Councils have historic opportunity to shape their financial future and select the powers that will be devolved from Whitehall to town halls.
Councils invited to apply for a share of £60 million of new funding to support sustainable travel.
Councils are planning to invest an extra £308 million this year on adult social care services.
Prime Minister David Cameron made a statement on the outcome the referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union
Rip-off pedicab drivers who charge extortionate fares to take passengers on short journeys are to be driven off the road under government proposals.
Roads Minister Andrew Jones sets out reforms to motor insurance so driverless cars can be covered.
Successful schemes get funding to improve lives and increase access to jobs.
New buses bill will give councils new powers to deliver better journeys for passengers, and help cut rush hour congestion.
Changes being consulted on will modernise lending to local authorities.
Appointment of a new Children’s Social Care Commissioner to Rotherham metropolitan borough council.
The Public Service Transformation Academy will run the Commissioning Academy, a development programme for senior public sector leaders.
Rogue traders who flout multiple regulations have faced a crackdown from fraud teams.
Tower Hamlets council has made some progress, but still some way off the return of functions according to Communities Secretary Greg Clark.
New government strategy launched to encourage travelling by bike or on foot.
Greg Clark responds to the Panel’s final report on Birmingham City Council’s progress against the Kerslake recommendations.
Minister launches top tips which will help councils to root out the fraudsters cheating taxpayers out of billions of pounds each year.
Updated guidance shows how councils can use a radical shake-up of spending rules to make improvements to local services.
First annual update on the Northern transport strategy.
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