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Government boost for green councils
Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Housing Minister John Healey has today announced a triple boost for councils tackling climate change by updating planning rules, granting nearly £10million to improve green skills and backing further progress by the "second wave" of eco-towns.

Doncaster Council to increase council tax
Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Doncaster MBC councillors have voted to increase council tax by 2.95 per cent.

Pay freeze for council chief executives in Scotland
Tuesday, 9 March 2010

The chief executives of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have agreed to forego a salary increase in 2010/11.

New proposals to improve bus travel and tackle anti social behaviour
Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Bus travel in England will be safer, more efficient and easier to use under new Government proposals.

Cycle safety plans for London
Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) have today published a major plan of action to improve the safety of cyclists in the capital.

Six more councils announced for BSF
Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Six more local authorities across England have been given the go ahead to join the national Building Schools for the Future programme to rebuild or refurbish secondary schools in their area.

Cheshire East joins AGMA
Monday, 8 March 2010

Cheshire East Council will now have a closer working relationship with the Manchester city region after becoming an associate member of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA).

New knotweed controls announced
Monday, 8 March 2010

Wildlife Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has given the go-ahead for the release of an insect, called a psyllid, to stop the spread of the non-native invasive plant Japanese Knotweed, a devastating plant which costs the UK economy over £150 million a year to control and clear.

New guide to help councillors work more closely with communities
Monday, 8 March 2010

A guide to help councillors work more closely with the communities they serve has been launched.
The publication, Trust in Democracy, highlights examples of where councillors have worked with communities to make life better.

Boris Johnson to quadruple Rape Crisis services in London
Monday, 8 March 2010

Three new Rape Crisis Centres will open in London this year, following London Mayor Boris Johnson’s pledge to quadruple Rape Crisis provision in the capital.

Lewisham Council homes to transfer to London and Quadrant Housing Trust
Friday, 5 March 2010

Residents have voted yes to transfer ownership of their Lewisham Council homes to London and Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q).

New guidelines to help assess regional renewable potential
Friday, 5 March 2010

New guidelines published today will help regional authorities assess the potential for renewable and low-carbon energy in their area.

Bristol City Council to lead the way with waste incentive scheme
Friday, 5 March 2010

Bristol City Council could become the first authority in the country to reward residents who produce less black bin waste.

Uncertainties around Olympic legacy
Friday, 5 March 2010

Uncertainties remain around the delivery of the Olympic Park legacy as a deal has still not been reached between the Mayor and the Government over responsibility for the site after the Games, the London Assembly has heard.

Wigan project helping tackle antisocial behaviour is a success
Friday, 5 March 2010

A project tackling antisocial behaviour in a popular park, which saw a 75 per cent drop in calls to police, has been praised by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell.