New guidelines have been announced for councils and developers to make the most of the nation's historic assets like Victorian stations or our ... read more
From 31st July businesses all over England can apply to their local council to defer part of their 2009-10 business rates bills thanks to a new ... read more
Proposals on how regions should prepare new style Regional Strategies and new Local Authority Leaders Boards have been published for consultation ... read more
It is clear that strong and inclusive communities are the building blocks of a fair society. To help councils ensure community cohesion is not ... read more
CABE conducted the research with the owners of 2,500 private new homes, to explore views on the adequacy of internal space. Forty four per cent ... read more
Pub and bar owners will find it cheaper and easier to make changes to their licences from 29th July. The new application process for small changes ... read more
Housing Minister John Healey has unveiled plans to dismantle the current council housing finance system and replace it with a clearer, more transparent ... read more
New research shows public perception of councillors is better than MPs. The public feels local councillors are more likely to be truthful than ... read more
These Regulations amend the Commons Registration (England) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1961) (the principal Regulations). They extend - in each ... read more
The Electoral Commission, the independent elections watchdog, is reminding potential voters that now's the time to make sure you are on the electoral ... read more