The Act became law on 30 January 2014. It will bring about the closure of the Audit Commission and in its place create a new framework for local ... read more
These Regulations prescribe the procedure for the making, variation and deletion of site rules, prescribe the matters to which site rules may ... read more
Voters should be required to show ID at polling stations in Great Britain to tighten up the security of the voting process, the elections watchdog ... read more
Two thousand hectares of new woodland will be created through the planting of four million trees as part of a £30millon government investment ... read more
The Audit Commission has issued a statement following the news that the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 has received Royal Assent. The ... read more
Millions of pounds in business rates will be handed to councils in England which give the green-light to shale gas developments. The Prime Minister ... read more
Empty homes are being left to rot because councils face overly complex and expensive Compulsory Purchase legislation, says the Local Government ... read more
The blight of betting shops spreading across our high streets should be tackled by tough new licensing powers handed to councils to protect their ... read more