Strengthening local efforts to tackle economic challenges
The Government today announced new powers to tackle the local impacts of the credit crunch. (continues...)
View ArticleHealey confirms fair and affordable local government funding increase
Local Government Minister John Healey today confirmed a 4.2 per cent funding increase for English councils next year. (continues...)
View ArticleCouncils are key to tackling worklessness
Councils should be given greater responsibility for coordinating efforts to tackle rising unemployment in their local areas, an independent review has proposed. (continues...)
View ArticleNew council powers to boost economic prosperity
The Government today introduced and published in Parliament a Bill which will provide new scope for councils and businesses to work together to invest in the long-term economic prosperity of their...
View ArticleMore funding for housing choice
More tenants will be able to have a greater say over their housing options and where they wish to live following a £1 million allocation announced today by Housing Minister Iain Wright. (continues...)
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