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Councils ‘more efficient’ at fighting fraud, but new threats emerging [not Wales]
Published : 30 November 2012

A new report on local government fraud says that councils are targeting their investigative resources more efficiently and effectively, detecting ... read more
Clamping down on metal theft
Published : 30 November 2012

Unscrupulous metal thieves who steal from war memorials will soon face tough new penalties, Crime Prevention Minister Jeremy Browne has warned. ... read more
Unnecessary road schemes costing £30 billion will ruin precious countryside
Published : 30 November 2012

CPRE believe the priority for a new roads programme will devastate our precious countryside. New roads are being promoted on the ill-considered ... read more
Government Growth Plan is an attack on the environment
Published : 30 November 2012

CPRE believes The Growth and Infrastructure Bill is a below the radar attack on level-headed planning and protection of the nation’s precious ... read more
The new home on the web for DFT and DCLG
Published : 30 November 2012

GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from the Department for Transport and Department for Communities and Local Government. ... read more
Local Government Transparency [not Wales]
Published : 30 November 2012

CONSULTATIONS Local Government Transparency not Wales The Government has issued a consultation which applies to Parish & Town Councils in ... read more
Localism in action - making it easier to set up parish councils [not Wales]
Published : 30 November 2012

The Government’s revolution to hand power back to local communities has moved one step further under proposals to makes it easier to set ... read more
Town Hall pension changes could unlock up to £22 billion for infrastructure
Published : 30 November 2012

Councils would be free to pump as much as £22 billion more of pension fund investments into infrastructure supporting the Government’s ... read more
New powers for homeowners and businesses to improve their properties
Published : 30 November 2012

Proposed new powers will make it easier for hard working families to make home improvements in a way that also protects the amenity of neighbours, ... read more
Government proposals to ensure a better deal for energy consumers
Published : 30 November 2012

Proposals to ensure that all households are on the best deal for their gas and electricity as soon as possible have been published by the Government. ... read more
Plans unveiled to increase lorry speeds to boost growth
Published : 30 November 2012

Plans to increase the speed limit for some HGVs in a bid to boost economic growth have been announced by Roads Minister Stephen Hammond. The ... read more
Consultation to scrap motor insurance certificates launched
Published : 30 November 2012

The government has announced a consultation to scrap the legal requirement to issue certificates and reduce motor insurance red tape. The eight-week ... read more
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