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Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak's letter to leaders of local authorities.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Consultation to look at strengthening pensions protections for local government staff who have had their roles outsourced.
Councils awarded almost £1.3 million to find solutions for how digital technology can improve services for the public.
Community groups can bid for funds to establish a new pocket park or refurbish an existing park.
The government backs a ‘one-stop shop’ for motorists to appeal private parking fines.
Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak MP’s speech to the County Councils Network (CCN) conference.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A business rates ‘loophole’ which could be costing English councils millions in lost Council Tax is to be reviewed by ministers with a consultation.
Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak MP’s speech to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) conference.
Local authorities will have more certainty to plan their budgets as government confirms it will aim for set dates each year.
New disqualification rules to prevent people found guilty of serious crimes from serving as councillors and mayors.
Letter from Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak MP acknowledging the progress made by Tower Hamlets and his decision to end current directions on 30 September 2018.
Councils seeking to transform their public services through digital innovation can apply to a new £7.5 million fund from Monday 24 September.
Tenants in the private rented sector will no longer be forced to pay excessive fees for minor damages, as the government continues to crackdown on unfair letting fees.
Speech by Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak MP at the Local Government Association Annual Conference 2018.
Local authorities, government departments and partner organisations have signed up to the Local Digital Declaration.
Owners of plant nurseries will continue to benefit from a business rates exemption thanks to government legislation introduced by Local Government Minister.
Measures to equip councils with powers to bring thousands of long-term empty homes back into use will be debated in Parliament.
Homes and businesses across England are set to benefit from better broadband after a new scheme, which exempts new broadband fibre from business rates, began.
New legislation to allow councils to charge double the rate of Council Tax on homes left empty for years.
Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak welcomes the progress made by the Troubled Families Programme.
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