New Local Government Ombudsman appointed (not Wales) Dr Jane Martin has been appointed as a Local Government Ombudsman by Her Majesty the Queen ... read more
New powers put bus passengers first (not Wales) Local authorities throughout England will be given tough new powers to determine routes, timetables, ... read more
New Review of Consents for Development A new review, and a call for evidence, to identify and address barriers to investment created by consents ... read more
New task force to drive value for money for councils (not Wales) A new local government Task Force will drive value for money efficiencies and ... read more
Office of Fair Trading refers local bus services to Competition Commission The OFT has referred UK local bus services, excluding London and Northern ... read more
Offshore wind expansion is the biggest ambition in the world New 'Round 3' rights granted in 9 UK coastal zones Potential for 6,400 additional ... read more
Pet owners urged to follow new Animal Welfare Codes New codes of practice for dog, cat and horse owners with practical advice on how best to ... read more
Planning fees frozen to help developers on the road to recovery Planning Minister John Healey has pledged to freeze planning fees on applications ... read more
Poul Christensen appointed chair of Natural England (not Wales) Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed ... read more
Protecting small shops and boosting town centres (not Wales) An overhaul of the planning system that will give Town Halls the tools they need ... read more
Putting power into petitioning (not Wales) The Government has proposed that local people should be able to demand their councils take action ... read more
'Quality streets' part of Government's action plan for quality spaces and places The Government has set out how it will deliver on its vision ... read more