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  • Transparency in Rother district council

    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.

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

  • Council Tax information letter 1/2015: Class B Council Tax exemptions

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

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  • Ministers back plan for better local services

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

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

  • New era where families are rewarded for recycling - not fined or bullied

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

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

  • New wave of innovation to update statutory notices for 21st Century

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

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

  • Cash boost to get the nation cycling

    New campaign will make underused bikes roadworthy.

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

  • Big Bike Revival

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

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

  • Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Hackney

    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.

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

  • Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Newham

    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.

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

  • Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Waltham Forest

    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.

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

  • £65 million funding for ultra-low emission cities and green buses

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

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

  • Local authority publicity

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

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

  • Government delivers on parking promises to help local shops

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

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

  • Direction to the Royal Borough of Greenwich and related documents

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

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  • National vision, local solutions

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

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

  • QCS board announces change to oral evidence hearing dates

    Timetable to consider proposals revised following further directions hearing.

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  • Royal Borough of Greenwich

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

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

  • THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded

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

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

  • Transport Secretary visits Wolverhampton

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

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

  • Help for small firms by stopping procurement red-tape

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

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