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  • Next phase of local public audit

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps today published the next steps on the road to a more efficient and accountable local audit system that…

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

  • Councils still have healthy reserves for 2012 to 2013

    One year into the Spending Review period, the latest figures show that due to good budget management the majority of councils have not yet had to dig deep into their £10 billion reserves.

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

  • Taking steps to tackle road works disruption in St Helens

    Merseyside's first road works permit scheme means utility firms in St Helens will now have to cut disruption caused by road works.

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

  • 14 areas to pioneer scheme to 'pool and save' billions

    Fourteen areas are to pioneer a public service revolution that will slash financial red tape and duplication so they respond to local need and…

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

  • Overhaul of town hall funding hands councils the means to boost finances

    Councils will be freed to generate greater levels of income, encouraged to support local firms and jobs and be well placed to reap the rewards…

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

  • Local government finance: December 2011

    Later today, I am introducing legislation which will take forward proposals designed to encourage local economic growth, reduce the financial…

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

  • Construction of Nottingham tram extensions to start

    Construction work can begin on the extensions to the Nottingham tram system has been announced by Transport Minister, Norman Baker.

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

  • 21 Local transport schemes get the go-ahead

    Communities across England will benefit from £854 million worth of investment in 21 local transport schemes.

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

  • £90 million boost for buses across England

    £90 million to make buses greener, more efficient and easier to use.

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

  • New powers for public to stop Council Tax rises this year

    A new ‘local tax lock’ that allows people a vote to stop council tax going up if their local authority refuses to freeze bills and hike the …

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

  • Unnecessary bureaucracy cut as councils given new powers to redraw map

    Local authorities to be given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems to help them to better direct traffic.

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

  • 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