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  • Kris Hopkins writes to Rother council about apparent failings to comply with the Local Government Transparency Code 2014 and lack of accountability on decisions made about pay and reward of staff.

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

  • This letter gives guidance on the process for checking eligibility for Class B Council Tax empty homes exemptions.

  • Ministers have backed proposals to extend the approach of the successful Troubled Families programme into other local services.

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

  • Millions of families across the country who recycle their household rubbish will now be rewarded with cash prizes, shopping vouchers and loyalty points.

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

  • The government announces joint pilots with public and private sector to help make statutory notices fit for the future.

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

  • New campaign will make underused bikes roadworthy.

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

  • Big Bike Revival campaign launched to encourage more people to cycle.

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

  • Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Hackney giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Newham giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Waltham Forest giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Twelve British cities shortlisted to become international beacons of ultra-low emission vehicle use.

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

  • Kris Hopkins on the Secretary of State's decision to issue notices to 3 councils that have been publishing fortnightly municipal newspapers.

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

  • New measures will deliver a fairer deal for motorists and help boost the high street.

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

  • Direction to the Royal Borough of Greenwich regarding the authority's compliance on local authority publicity.

  • The Peak District is putting sustainability at the heart of its future transport programme.

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

  • Timetable to consider proposals revised following further directions hearing.

  • The Royal Borough of Greenwich council has been served a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • This year's THINK! cycle safety campaign will be extended to include a further 7 cities with high cyclist casualties figures.

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

  • Patrick McLoughlin in Wolverhampton to discuss future of local and regional rail network.

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

  • The government has unveiled plans to reduce the costly gold-plating of procurement in local government.

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