Healey - 100 days to bang the drum for new councils
The 100 day countdown to the biggest transformation of local government for 30 years begins today - a change which will affect over 3.2 million people. (continues...)
View ArticleNew council economic unions to boost local skills and jobs
Merseyside, Leicestershire and the Pennines will be devolved more local autonomy to deliver home-grown economic resilience, jobs and skills plans, following the signing of three historic council...
View ArticleHealey confirms every council guaranteed grant increase despite downturn
£73.1bn for English councils next year guaranteeing a 4.2 per cent funding increase, despite the economic downturn, demonstrates the Government's commitment to vital council services Local Government...
View ArticleBlears - real help for communities in Barnsley
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today begins a series of visits across the country to see first hand how local leaders are making use of devolved powers. (continues...)
View ArticleCouncils are crucial to getting communities through the downturn
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today welcomed the Prime Minister's commitment to councils providing pivotal support to communities through the global economic downturn. (continues...)
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