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Audit Commission announces details of £50 million annual savings for public bodies

11 April 2012 | No comments

The Audit Commission has today announced the reduced scale audit fees it will charge individual councils, health and other public bodies for five years from 2012/13.

Up to £1 million to help communities shape the future of their high streets

30 March 2012 | No comments

Today Planning Minister Greg Clark revealed that £1 million will be made available to support the creation of high street neighbourhood plans that will help revitalise this crucial part of the local economy.

Up to £1 million to help communities shape the future of their high streets

30 March 2012 | No comments

Today Planning Minister Greg Clark revealed that £1 million will be made available to support the creation of high street neighbourhood plans that will help revitalise this crucial part of the local economy.

£420 million to support local infrastructure

29 March 2012 | No comments

£420 million will be available through two routes to help communities deliver vital local infrastructure projects, Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles and Transport Secretary Justine Greening confirmed today.

New contract brings yearly £1m savings

26 March 2012 | No comments

Three neighbouring councils have joined together to sign a highways contract that it is hoped will bring joint savings of £1m a year.

Pay boost for lowest paid staff at Winchester City Council

26 March 2012 | No comments

Winchester City Council will be providing its lowest paid staff with a one off pay rise of £250 for anyone earning less than £21,000.

Government gives residents a real-terms council tax cut

22 March 2012 | No comments

Residents and hard pressed families will get more help with their cost of living from the real terms council tax cut delivered by our freeze grant deal, Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announced today.

Trafford Council welcomes government funding announcement

21 March 2012 | No comments

Trafford Council Leader Matt Colledge said today’s landmark Government announcement will bring significant infrastructure investment, including funding for the extension of Metrolink into Trafford Park, fantastic news for Trafford and the wider area.

Council To Spend £1 Million On Priority Schemes

21 March 2012 | No comments

Stockport Council’s Executive has agreed to spend £1 million on priority and green schemes in the borough in 2012/13.   

Your neighbourhood, your budget

21 March 2012 | No comments

More than £1 million is being devolved to local communities across Wirral to tackle local priorities in their area; whether it’s support for local voluntary groups, action on flytipping or cleaning up children’s play areas. 

Cambridgeshire welcomes £60 million boost for rural businesses

20 March 2012 | No comments

Brent Council recovers millions more from failed Icelandic banks

19 March 2012 | No comments

Brent Council has recovered £4 million from the Icelandic bank Glitnir which collapsed in 2008.

Mayor announces new £41m capital fund to drive jobs and economic growth in London

16 March 2012 | No comments

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced details of a new £41m London Growth Fund to drive jobs, boost housing and stimulate economic growth across the capital.

New Community Banking Partnership to invest in communities in Brighton & Hove

15 March 2012 | No comments

A new community banking partnership could be set up in Brighton & Hove to help people in financial difficulty avoid becoming victims of loan sharks and expensive credit agreements.

Council beats target on paying bills fast

14 March 2012 | No comments

A council scheme to pay its bills faster is helping small businesses in Brighton & Hove to avoid cash-flow problems in the downturn.

Thousands of Council Tax bills on their way

14 March 2012 | No comments

More than 110,000 Council Tax bills are on their way to Swansea residents as the local authority prepares to collect vital funds for local services.

Share of £20k funding announced for Merton libraries and arts services

14 March 2012 | No comments

Merton Council, in partnership with the library and arts services of Richmond, Kingston upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Councils, has been given a share of £20,000 funding to deliver an arts activities project in libraries for specific target groups, including those with learning difficulties and children.

All you need to know about your Council Tax

13 March 2012 | No comments

Council Tax Bills for 2012-13 will be dropping through letter boxes across East Devon this week and there is lots of information available to explain what you get for paying your Council Tax.

Knowsley Council: Budget 2012/13

8 March 2012 | No comments

Councillors in Knowsley have agreed a budget for 2012/13 which will see £9.5m of major new investment in key priority areas.

Monmouthshire County Council freezes council tax

5 March 2012 | No comments

Monmouthshire County Council has agreed to freeze council tax for 2012/13.