News

Thursday, 28th February 2013

Housing Minister Mark Prisk announces a new industry-government working group to help maximise off-site construction in the housing sector.

Thursday, 28th February 2013

Housing Minister Mark Prisk will today unlock a multi-million pound government fund to deliver up to 15,000 extra affordable homes.

Friday, 22nd February 2013

Liberal Democrats gained a seat from Independents in Chelmsford (held on Tuesday 19th February) and also gained a seat from Conservatives in North Norfolk.

Labour held seats in Harrow and Wakefield.

Friday, 22nd February 2013

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today (22 February 2013) praises all 219 councils adopting a ‘can-do’ attitude to freezing their Council Tax for residents.

Wednesday, 20th February 2013

Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles is today (20 February 2013) prying open local government pay and employment practices as he unveils new transparency rules for 6-figure salaries.

Friday, 15th February 2013

Labour held seats in Telford and South Lanarkshire. Liberal Democrats held a seat in West Lindsey and an Independent gained a seat from Conservatives in South Staffordshire.

Monday, 11th February 2013

Seaside towns around the country are receiving a big cash boost for projects that will create thousands of jobs and bring new business opportunities to coastal communities, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced today (11 February 2013).

Friday, 8th February 2013

Labour held seats in Forest of Dean and Hammersmith & Fulham. Thornaby Independents held a seat in Stockton on Tees.

Friday, 1st February 2013

Councils and communities that have welcomed growth in their area are getting a major boost to their spending power, Housing Minister Mark Prisk announced today (1 February 2013).

Friday, 1st February 2013

Labour held a seat in Bridgend and gained a seat from the Conservatives in Dudley.