Yeah but, no butts - say council leaders Councils around the country are warning smokers not to drop cigarette litter in the street after 1st ... read more
Alcohol limits for leisure mariners to be introduced Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman has announced that he will be pressing ahead with the ... read more
Defra looks into new affordable rural housing programme Defra will begin researching a new funding programme to increase affordable rural housing, ... read more
Environment Secretary David Miliband has published a new strategy for cutting waste, and said that everyone businesses, individuals, local authorities ... read more
Defra sets out future carbon cutting role for energy companies Gas and electricity companies of the future could be as much about helping customers ... read more
Department for Transport proposes further changes to cycling rules in the Highway Code The Department for Transport is proposing further changes ... read more
Dirty drains pose a problem says new report One in five homes and businesses have drains illegally connected to clean water drainage systems ... read more
Draft Bill to improve public transport and tackle congestion A draft Bill to help improve public transport across the country and cut congestion ... read more
England's trees key to future well-being A vision of how England's trees, woods and forests can yield environmental, social and economic benefits ... read more
Extra holidays for up to six million workers Six million workers in Britain have been promised up to eight extra days annual holiday with the ... read more
LGA publishes prospectus for the future of local government A new publication which sets out four key proposals for the future of local government ... read more
Minister praises councils for improving council tax collection The collection of council tax and non-domestic rates has improved for the seventh ... read more