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  • Local government: delivering for England

    Written ministerial statement by Eric Pickles on actions put in place by DCLG since May 2010 on local government.

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

  • Senior Traffic Commissioner publishes revised guidance on local bus services

    Statutory document confirms standards for operating punctual and reliable services in England (outside London) and Wales.

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  • Smart travel gains momentum across the country

    Initiatives announced to roll out smart tickets and contactless payment on public transport.

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

  • Council Tax freeze has kept bills down for hardworking people

    Average Council Tax bills in England have fallen in real-terms over the last 5 years.

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

  • The government response to the draft cycling delivery plan consultation

    Announces publication of the government's response to the informal consultation on the draft cycling delivery plan.

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

  • 300 communities win share of £25 million minibus fund

    Hundreds of minibuses will support charities and revitalise local communities.

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

  • New board member of Passenger Focus announced

    Theo de Pencier joins board of Passenger Focus, the independent rail and strategic road user watchdog.

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

  • Thousands of granny flats benefiting from Council Tax cut

    More than 2,400 homes have benefited from the new discounts across the country.

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

  • Local authorities setting standards as Open Data Champions

    Local and regional councils have been recognised by Cabinet Office as leading the way in open data and transparency.

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

  • Local government update

    Written ministerial statement by Kris Hopkins on actions by DCLG relating to local government.

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

  • £275 million to improve local roads

    Twenty eight councils in England win funding for local infrastructure projects.

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

  • Local audit

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government discusses local audit.

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

  • £3.9 million boost for greener, more accessible transport

    Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announces package to improve journeys from ‘door to door’.

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

  • 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