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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Councils call for planning reforms to be scrapped
By Jamie Hailstone | 12 October 2012
LGA calls on Government to scrap moves to relax the planning system, amid fears of 'unslightly' d...
ENVIRONMENT
Exclusive: More councils switch on to discounted energy scheme
By Thomas Bridge | 11 October 2012
Local government to establish biggest collective energy-switching venture, with up to 26 councils...
WHITEHALL
Pickles acts to halt traveller sites
By Dominic Browne | 08 October 2012
Councils will receive new powers to impose unlimited fines on 'those who ignore planning rules an...
ENVIRONMENT
Planning shift at MK
03 October 2012
Milton Keynes Council will be handed full planning control of its borough for the first time sinc...
ENVIRONMENT
Oldham's collective energy-switching campaign is third biggest
03 October 2012
Oldham MBC will launch the third-largest collective energy-switching campaign today.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate advice clouds the issue
By Stephen Cirell | 03 October 2012
The Government has recognised councils must play a role in cutting carbon emissions but guidance ...
BUSINESS
Biffa in bank takeover rumour
By Jamie Hailstone | 01 October 2012
Local government waste contractor Biffa reportedly facing bank-led takeover due to crippling debts.
ENVIRONMENT
Government unveils £5m pot aimed at collective energy switch schemes
26 September 2012
Ministers this week announced a £5m cash pot to encourage councils or charities to undertake coll...
ENVIRONMENT
Weathering storms
26 September 2012
Councils and emergency services were this week swift to deploy flood-prevention measures across a...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Tory council set to defy Government on planning
By Heather Jameson | 21 September 2012
Richmond LBC is set to defy the Government over the relaxation of planning laws, it has been reve...
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