Ports tax rebate saving threatened industry
Local Government Minister Bob Neill today reaffirmed the industry saving action taken by the new Government to help many port-based businesses after being hit with significant and unexpected port taxes...
View ArticlePickles outlines plans to abolish regional government
Eric Pickles has today announced the Government's intention in principle to abolish the remaining eight Government Offices for the Regions across England. (continues...)
View ArticleNew people power to end the era of soaring council tax
The public will be given the power to veto excessive council tax rises, Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, announced today. (continues...)
View ArticleGrant Shapps: New era of open government will drive innovation in public...
A landmark agreement that gives councils and public bodies free access to government mapping data will unleash a wave of fresh thinking and innovation in public services, Local Government Minister...
View ArticleGrant Shapps calls time on the Town Hall pollsters
Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today scrapped the Place Survey, one of the largest surveys in Europe that was due to be conducted by local authorities this autumn. (continues...)
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