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Town and parish councils easier to set up
Published : 26 January 2015

Stephen Williams, the Communities Minister, has set out new measures that will remove the bureaucratic burdens faced by community groups wanting ... read more

Local Council Award Scheme launched
Published : 26 January 2015

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has launched its Local Council Award Scheme, supported by the Society of Local Council Clerks ... read more

Transparency code for smaller authorities
Published : 26 January 2015

The Government has published the final version of this Code which replaces the need for external audit for parish councils with turnover less ... read more

New planning guide
Published : 26 January 2015

Communities looking to have their say over the future development of their local area will have all the information they need at their fingertips, ... read more

Planning reforms puts power back with residents
Published : 26 January 2015

The New Year has brought new powers to make it quicker and easier for communities to create their own neighbourhood plan, says Brandon Lewis, ... read more

Free-to-use cash machines encouraged
Published : 26 January 2015

Councils are being urged to use their business rates powers to increase access to free-to-use cash machines on high streets and in town centres. ... read more

Pickles updates integration projects
Published : 26 January 2015

As of December 2014, current integration projects and activities include: Advocacy Project Action to provide a platform for young people to ... read more

Survey finds bullying rife in local government
Published : 26 January 2015

Nearly three-quarters of council staff have witnessed or experienced inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, according to a new survey. The ... read more

Survey finds bullying rife in local government
Published : 26 January 2015

Nearly three-quarters of council staff have witnessed or experienced inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, according to a new survey. The ... read more

Provisional local government finance settlement 2015-16
Published : 26 January 2015

Kris Hopkins, Local Government Minister, full statement to Parliament: “With permission Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on ... read more

Finance chiefs dispute figures
Published : 26 January 2015

Local government finance directors have calculated council spending power will fall by 6% following the finance settlement – more than ... read more

Councils help to get Britain building
Published : 26 January 2015

More than 3,000 affordable homes will be built across England by councils thanks to government investment of £222 million, says Brandon ... read more

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