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  • 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

  • New reforms will stop town hall corruption and culture of malicious complaints

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill today called on councils to use their new found freedom from the recently axed Standards Board to prevent…

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

  • Red tape holding back councils cut by more than a quarter

    The Government has reduced the amount of ‘red tape’ data collections it expects councils to send by over a quarter - giving them more time to…

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

  • Potholes review - prevention and a better cure

    The pothole review has been released giving advice to local authorities on tackling the problem of potholes.

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

  • Localism Act: power shift to communities charges on

    Today the Government’s revolution to hand power back to local communities reaches a major milestone as measures in the Localism Act come into…

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

  • Giving local businesses an Easter tax break

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill is writing to every local council today urging them to make sure every single local firm in their areas …

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