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  • £266 million investment in local sustainable transport schemes

    £266 million additional funding to support authorities in delivering local economic growth whilst cutting carbon emissions.

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

  • Trees and Design Action Group

    Discusses the launch of 'Trees in the townscape' and a report on the findings from the UK i-Tree Eco pilot project.

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

  • £266 million transport boost for green growth and infrastructure

    12 major transport scheme projects have won funding totalling £225 million, while 15 smaller schemes are receiving a total of £41 million.

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

  • Grant Shapps backs Bill to criminalise tenancy fraud

    Tenancy cheats to “feel the full force of the law” Tenancy cheats who deny social homes to families in need will “feel the full force of the…

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

  • The Audit Commission - Appointment of new Commissioner

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced that Robert Anderson has been appointed to the Audit Commission …

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

  • Speech by Bob Neill on local government and waste management in a localist world

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill talks about waste management

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

  • Grant Shapps responds to proposal on the future of audit for smaller local public bodies

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps said: “I want to make sure that we provide the right solution for the audit of smaller local public…

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

  • Reform of Humber Bridge Board

    Transport Secretary Justine Greening will reduce the number of members on the Humber Bridge Board from 22 to 4.

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

  • New Council Tax help for hard-working families and pensioners

    New common sense measures will save ordinary families up to £20 a year in council tax, and make bills easier to pay, Local Government Secretary…

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

  • Further projects approved for the Local Sustainable Transport Fund

    Over £112 million extra funding to support authorities in increasing local economic growth and cutting carbon emissions from transport.

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

  • Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

    30 carbon cutting local transport schemes given go ahead.

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

  • Tax arrangements of public sector appointments: ministerial letter

    Ministerial letter about tax arrangements of public sector appointments

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

  • Pay transparency in the public sector

    On 23 May 2012, HM Treasury published a review of central government appointees. The review identified the number of off payroll engagements…

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

  • Revolutionary new Tram Trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire

    New Tram Trains in South Yorkshire to benefit passengers.

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

  • Eric Pickles' reforms offer potential £10 billion boost to economy

    New law before Parliament shows growth agenda on course, says Minister Government plans to allow councils to retain more of the money they …

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

  • Queen's speech sets out parliamentary plans for local audit overhaul

    A new Bill setting out measures to close the Audit Commission and establish new arrangements for the audit of local bodies was part of Her Majesty…

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

  • Intelligent mobility summit

    Discussing ideas for the future of mobility and UK transport systems.

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

  • Travelwise conference

    Travelwise conference video speech by Norman Baker MP.

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

  • Changes to the Audit Commission board: April 2012

    The search for a new Commissioner to sit on the Audit Commission’s Board is being launched today. The appointment of a new Commissioner is …

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

  • Local government ombudsman to champion residents' cause

    A Chairman and Vice Chairman Ombudsman who will lead a more customer-focused Commission that champions the rights of redress for local residents…

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