Advice for planners on managing flood risk A draft guide has been published to help planners better understand how planning policy should be ... read more
Boost for energy performance certificates to help tackle climate change as part of 1st June HIPS package A recently published consultation will ... read more
Government confirms funding for local councils Final figures confirmed by Communities and Local Government brings the total increase in money ... read more
Government publishes Independent Review of Licensing Fees An independent report into the level of fees for alcohol and entertainment licences ... read more
Increase in limits on payments under employment rights legislation New Limits for Unfair Dismissal and Redundancy Payments. The limits on payments ... read more
Kelly sets out timetable for devolution - New measures to improve health and waste services unveiled Local Government Secretary Ruth Kelly has ... read more
Kelly welcomes proposals to improve local services Kelly welcomes proposals to improve local services: 26 local authorities bid to move to single ... read more
Key dates for Parish Elections Notice of Election - 5pm, Tuesday, 27th March 2007 Close of Nominations - noon, Wednesday, 4th April 2007 Publication ... read more
Local councils urged to have their say on updated licensing guidance Local authorities and other interested parties have been urged to comment ... read more
NALC and Electoral Commission launch Elections Pack The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Electoral Commission have launched ... read more
New approach to urban flooding to be tested Fifteen new projects will consider how to reduce the impacts of urban drainage flooding in towns ... read more
New planning disaster campaign launched A new campaign was launched at www.planningdisaster.co.uk in response to concerns that proposed changes ... read more