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Knowsley Council and E.ON announce partnership

Knowsley Council has agreed to form a low carbon partnership with energy company E.ON, which will see them work together to promote low carbon energy solutions for local homes and businesses.

Rent freeze for Birmingham council tenants

Council tenants in Birmingham look likely to benefit from the coming self-financing deal for local authority landlords where it matters – in the wallet. The city council is proposing to freeze rents this year and hold them 2011 levels.

Councils respond to Government losing solar panel appeal

The Local Government Association has responded to the Court of Appeal's verdict that the Government's proposed cuts to Feed-in Tariffs would be illegal, saying it has created ‘huge uncertainty’.

Council leaders question 19th century Whitehall practices

The 19th century model of Whitehall departmental funding will today be described as "not appropriate for the modern day" by council leaders.

Councils crackdown on fly-tippers

There was a 13.5 per cent reduction in the number of fly-tipping incidents reported by local authorities last year, according to official statistics from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Barnet Council consults residences on social care performance

Barnet Council is asking local residents for their views on the performance of its adult social care services in the past year.

Hounslow services win Ofsted praise

Hounslow's services for children and young people have been rated among the best in the country by Ofsted.

Greater Manchester adds its voice to the planning debate

Local authority leaders from across Greater Manchester have had their say on proposals to simplify the planning process.

Haringey gets injunction for gang member who terrorised neighbours

Following a tip-off, Haringey’s award-winning Anti Social Behaviour Action Team (ASBAT) has secured a two-year anti-social behaviour injunction against a gang member who was terrorising his neighbours and community.

Early years consultation starts in Manchester

A three month consultation begins this week on proposed changes to early years services in Manchester.

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