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  • Council Tax freeze grants 2012 to 2013

    Letter from the Department for Communities and Local Government about Council Tax freeze grants for 2012 to 2013.

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  • Communications: purpose and practice

    Explains how technology is reshaping the way we work and the way we travel for the better.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £250 million savings for local public bodies expected from Audit Commission outsourcing

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has welcomed today’s announcement by the Audit Commission that hard-pressed councils and other local …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Backdated port tax burden finally lifted

    Port-based businesses facing unfair and unexpected backdated business rates bills can breathe a sigh of relief, Local Government Minister Bob…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The majority looking to freeze or reduce Council Tax

    Residents and hard pressed families will be relieved that the majority of councils are intending to make their cost of living a little easier…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New transport interchange for Rochdale is given go ahead

    11 million construction of Rochdale's new interchange to begin.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles gives councils back the freedom to pray

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles today (18 February 2012) gave local councils a major new power that will allow town halls to continue…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tax arrangements of public sector appointments: secretary of state letter

    Letter from the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about tax arrangements of public sector appointments

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Construction of Midland Metro extension to begin

    Construction can now begin on an extension to Midland Metro from Snow Hill Station through the city centre to New Street Station.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New local pay guidance to help tackle tax avoidance

    Government rules to open up Town Hall pay practices and senior salaries to public scrutiny now include measures to root out any inappropriate…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Almost half of all councils already pledging to freeze or cut Council Tax

    Residents and hard pressed families will be delighted to hear that now over 200 councils have already signalled they intend to help with the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Grant Shapps writes to John Healey: urgent clarity on Council Tax referendums rules

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps writes to John Healey MP regarding the council tax referendums rules. The Rt Hon John Healey MP House…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Council Tax for 2012 to 2013: letter to council leaders

    Ministerial letter to councils about Council Tax for 2012 to 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Step Change

    Government hopes to halve its travel on London's transport system during the Olympics to help manage demand.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mayoral referendum election date confirmed

    Ballot boxes will open on 3 May 2012 for voters to decide on directly elected mayors for England’s largest cities, Ministers confirmed today…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £15 million boost for sustainable travel

    Sustainable transport gets additional £15 million of funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £15 million growth funding on sustainable transport

    A £15 million package has been announced to support cycling and walking in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £250 million fund to herald return of better weekly collections

    Government invites councils to bid for cash to help them provide weekly bin collections.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cutting red tape to tackle road works disruption

    More power to councils to tackle disruptive road works in new plans.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Devolution of local transport

    Local communities and businesses could be given control of decisions and budgets for major local transport schemes in their areas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government