Our streets shouldn't be an obstacle course
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has called for unnecessary signs, railings and bollards to be removed in a bid to make streets tidier and safer - saying "We need to cut the clutter". (continues...)
View ArticleEric Pickles praises Halton for joining the recycling reward trend
Eric Pickles has today praised Halton Borough Council for being the first northern council to adopt recycling rewards. Halton's voluntary recycling scheme lets residents earn points for recycling,...
View ArticleEnd of the line for Dickey Straps in Hammersmith?
Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today outlined plans to give councils a new power to review and get rid of outdated byelaws. (continues...)
View ArticleLocal enterprise partnerships to spring up across the country
The Government has confirmed that it has received 56 local enterprise partnership proposals from councils and businesses across the country. (continues...)
View ArticleTime to get innovative Bob Neill urges councils
Local Government Minister Bob Neill told Local Authorities thinking creatively will help them do more for less at a conference hosted by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy...
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