Merseyside to become biggest UK low carbon economy
Liverpool City-Region Councils have gained further freedoms and powers to work together to create jobs by transforming the tourism and low carbon economy in the region, announced Housing and Planning...
View ArticleJohn Denham: Survey shows public want councils to take charge
A major new national survey on what people think of their local area and council demonstrates the importance of strengthening local democracy, said Communities Secretary John Denham today. (continues...)
View ArticleJohn Denham: Local Government must spend £42bn better
Local Government must use its £42bn buying power to innovate and shape markets, said Communities Secretary John Denham today. (continues...)
View ArticleJohn Denham: Drive for council efficiency saves millions for the taxpayer
More than £1.7bn of taxpayers' money was reported saved last year as a result of the Government's drive to make local government more efficient, announced Communities Secretary John Denham. (continues...)
View ArticleFairer business rates to benefit the majority of bill payers
More than one million businesses are today finding out that their rate bills will fall next year as a result of the five yearly revaluation of business property. (continues...)
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