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London's new fire control centre to be based in Merton
Wednesday, 17 October 2007

London's new fire control centre will be located in Merton, local government minister John Healey announced today.

LGA: Public will not recieve old age care they expect
Wednesday, 17 October 2007

There is a 'startling gulf' between the old age care people expect and the care they will actually receive, according to the Local Government Association(LGA).

Countdown for London plastic bag debate
Wednesday, 17 October 2007

Londoners have less than two weeks left to take part in the consultation on whether to introduce a London-wide levy – or even an outright ban – on throw away shopping bags.

Government sets out changes to UK immigration system
Tuesday, 16 October 2007

The Immigration minister, Liam Byrne, has said that in a years time Britain's immigration system 'will have changed out of all recognition' during a speech to public servants in Essex today.

Academy plans set to transform Manchester education
Tuesday, 16 October 2007

Plans to completely transform education and learning in Manchester with the establishment of seven brand new industry-linked Academies are now moving forwards at a fast pace.

New council customer service centre in Kensington Town Hall
Tuesday, 16 October 2007

Visitors to Kensington Town Hall will be able to access all of the Council's services in one room following the launch of a new customer service centre.

Sir Ming resigns as Lib Dem leader
Tuesday, 16 October 2007

Sir Menzies Campbell has resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrats.

Local Democracy Week aims to get kids interested in politics
Monday, 15 October 2007

To launch the start of Local Democracy Week, the Local Government Association (LGA) has released four new guides to increase the number of young people getting involved in politics.

£150,000 to expand Young Advisor scheme
Monday, 15 October 2007

Communities minister Baroness Andrews has today announced funding of over £150,000 to expand the Young Advisor scheme in sixteen New Deal for Communities (NDC) areas.

Greater freedoms for local authorities welcomes by London Councils
Monday, 15 October 2007

The announcement by the government to reduce the intense burden of assessment faced by local authorities has been welcomed by London Councils.

Wigan council signs anti-racism pledge
Monday, 15 October 2007

Wigan Council has signed a pledge to tackle racism developed by campaigners Wigan and Leigh United Against Racism (WALUAR).

New look Trafford Council website ready to go live
Friday, 12 October 2007

Trafford Council’s new look website will go live on Wednesday 17 October, as part of Local Democracy Week, and it is more accessible than ever before.

St Helens council win national award
Friday, 12 October 2007

St. Helens Council has won a national award for the work it has done to put an additional £2.4 million into the pockets of older people who did not realise they could claim it.

Herefordshire Council launch ‘text a home’ service
Friday, 12 October 2007

Herefordshire Council has launched a new service to make it easier for residents to register their interest in empty homes.

Brent outlines vision for libraries
Friday, 12 October 2007

Brent Council has outlined its vision for a vastly improved library service to suit the 21st century.

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