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Sensible risk in local government
Published : 30 April 2014

The Health and Safety Executive has updated its general guidance for local government. Whilst many of the features relate to services provided ... read more
National Minimum Wage increase
Published : 30 April 2014

Responding to recommendations from the Low Pay Commission (LPC), the Government has agreed that the hourly rates for the national minimum wage ... read more
Pay Award: employers offer “meagre” 1% increase
Published : 30 April 2014

All council staff under “Green Book” terms and conditions have been offered a 1% pay increase.   The increase would take ... read more
Budget 2014: No great surprise for local government
Published : 30 April 2014

The Municipal Journal reports that the 2014 Budget speech held no great surprises for local government, with extra cash for flooding, roads and ... read more
New forest and woodland strategy
Published : 30 April 2014

The Forestry Commission has launched a new Science and Innovation Strategy for the next six years. The strategy’s projects will provide ... read more
Plans to eradicate bovine TB unveiled
Published : 30 April 2014

A comprehensive Strategy to achieve TB free status in England by 2038 has been announced by the Environment Secretary Owen Paterson. This includes ... read more
Pavement repairs
Published : 30 April 2014

The Asphalt Industry Alliance has published its survey of local authorities, estimating that the cost of restoring roads in England and Wales ... read more
Councils receive share of roads repair funding
Published : 30 April 2014

Councils across England have learned how much they will receive from the £183.5 million the Government has made available to help repair ... read more
Call for evidence: Role of councils in challenging local economic markets
Published : 30 April 2014

The New Local Government Network (NLGN) in partnership with the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) are undertaking a new research ... read more
Making it easier to create Town and Parish Councils
Published : 30 April 2014

This consultation invites views on the legislation governing community governance reviews. It sets out proposals and seeks views on the amendments ... read more
Review of local authority role in housing supply: call for evidence
Published : 30 April 2014

In January the Secretary of State for the Department of Communities and Local Government and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury launched an ... read more
Disposal of land by local councils
Published : 28 April 2014

General The basic law is to be found in section 127 of the Local Government Act 1972. This provides that a local council, and the trustees of ... read more
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