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New powers for communities to cleanse their streets of clutter (not Wales)
Published : 01 July 2011

Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has called on residents to unite and decide how they will use new powers to do a spring clean of their ... read more

Pilots to make electoral register more accurate & complete
Published : 01 July 2011

The Government is to launch pilot exercises across the country aimed at improving rates of electoral registration and tackling electoral fraud. ... read more

Plans for a zero waste economy launched
Published : 01 July 2011

Plans to help people to do the right thing by reducing waste and increase recycling at home, on the move or as part of their business have been ... read more

Positive planning: a new focus on driving sustainable development (not Wales)
Published : 01 July 2011

A major change to planning policy that will get development back on track and ensure protection for the environment has been published by Planning ... read more

Proposals for a reformed House of Lords published
Published : 01 July 2011

Comprehensive proposals for a smaller, reformed House of Lords, to which members are elected, have been published by the Government. The proposals, ... read more

Pylon design competition launched
Published : 01 July 2011

Architects, designers, engineers and students of these disciplines are being challenged to rethink one of the most crucial but controversial ... read more

roads under pressure from traffic, weather, spiralling costs & budget cuts (not Wales)
Published : 01 July 2011

England's 236,000 miles of local roads - used by 30 million drivers every day are under attack from increasing traffic, severe winters, higher ... read more

Shining a light on council spending could save up to £450 per household
Published : 01 July 2011

Councils could save £10 billion every year if they improve the way they buy, source and pay for goods and services. New analysis of council ... read more

Tackling £1 billion cost of motorway closures
Published : 01 July 2011

A Government strategy to tackle congestion caused by motorway closures and drive down the £1 billion annual cost to the economy has been ... read more

The ABC of 'can do' councils protecting services (not Wales)
Published : 01 July 2011

Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has praised three 'can do' councils who are acting to protect frontline services and local council tax ... read more

Water companies must plan for a drier climate
Published : 01 July 2011

This spring's intense dry spell is a sign of things to come and water companies need to be prepared to avoid water shortages, Environment Minister ... read more

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