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  • Date set for elected city mayors

    England’s largest cities moved closer to deciding on directly elected mayors today after Cities Minister Greg Clark set the date for local referendums…

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

  • Community budget pilots move one step closer as shortlisted areas named

    In October 2011 the Communities Secretary announced details of how areas can bid to trial 2 new localist approaches to integrated services.

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

  • Let's talk, not strike

    I understand that people are concerned about the implications of pension reform in Local Government. Reform has become inevitable because …

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

  • Delivering better for less locally

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Thank you. I am delighted to be here today. This conference offers a stimulating…

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

  • Local pay accountability guidance published today

    Local authority pay policies must be open to public scrutiny with senior pay packets put to a full council vote, Local Government Minister Bob…

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

  • Power shift from Whitehall to communities gets underway

    An era of Whitehall control has ended with a historic shift in power back to local people, as the Localism Bill becomes law.

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

  • Plans for a second year's Council Tax freeze set out

    Communities Secretary announces details of financial help to help councils freeze bills in 2012 to 2013.

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

  • Council Tax freeze scheme 2012 to 2013

    Letter setting out details of the government's scheme to help councils freeze Council Tax bills in England in 2012 to 2013.

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  • The Department responds to the Audit Commissions report on fraud in local government, 'Protecting the Public Purse'

    The Department responds to the Audit Commission’s report on fraud in Local Government that states England’s councils have detected £185 million…

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

  • £500 million fund to unlock the potential for economic growth

    A fund to help boost economic growth by getting required infrastructure built and enable job creation has been released.

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

  • More flexibility for councils to reduce Council Tax bills for hard working families and pensioners

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has today published for consultation a series of practical measures that give councils…

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

  • Technical reforms of Council Tax: consultation

    I am today publishing a consultation paper entitled Technical Reforms of Council Tax. It follows, in part, from the Local Government Resource…

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

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund - tranche 2 workshops

    Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • New guidance on the design of shared space streets

    Guidance to help local authorities design high-quality shared space schemes.

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

  • Over two million pounds allocated to fund 50,000 school cycle training places

    Norman Baker announces funding for over 50,000 Bikeability cycle training places through 206 schools across England.

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

  • Traffic signs review

    'Signing the way' policy document released.

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

  • Traffic signs updated, clutter and red tape reduced

    Traffic signing system to be reviewed to remove bureaucracy.

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

  • Transport Times, National Transport Awards

    How a modern transport infrastructure can be an important part of improving the economy.

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

  • BusinessGreen conference

    Discusses green technology and innovations including ultra-low emission vehicles.

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

  • IMS Consulting Sustainable Business Breakfast

    Explaining why a low carbon future is essential to the UK's future prosperity.

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