Bowling enthusiasts will be able to use new powers to safeguard treasured bowling greens from the threat of development or closure, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles has said.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has introduced new planning measures to support the expansion of popular state schools and the creation of new free schools.
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles has praised the professionalism and courage of Fire Brigades across the country during the disturbances of the last few nights.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has urged faith groups to make use of new powers in the Government's Localism Bill to end their reliance on the goodwill of local authorities alone, and strengthen their arm in playing an active and visible role in society.
Local councils were today updated on Government plans to secure a value for money transfer of the Audit Commission's in-house practice into the private sector, Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has announced.
The firm FTI have been appointed to provide advice on the most cost effective options for disbanding the Audit Commission and transferring audit into the private sector.
Planning restrictions and Whitehall guidance relating to the provision of traveller sites are being lifted, the Government has announced, in a move claimed to clear the way for a fairer way of providing pitches.
