Historic powers in the Localism Act pass down to communities
A host of new powers to put communities back in charge of their own affairs has become a reality as the Coalition Government's localism agenda takes another major step forward.
20 Jan 2012
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Farron puts recycling centre case to parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has highlighted the "completely daft and financially stupid" plans to close Cumbrian recycling centres on the national stage today in Parliament.
20 Jan 2012
Council Work Fiasco!
An angry resident in Clarence road Pilgrims Hatch has aptly described the actions taken by the County Council as "unbelievable".
20 Jan 2012
STRING OF SPEED LIMITS TO BE CUT AS MAYOR ANNOUNCES REVIEW RESULTS
Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, has announced the results of his speed limit review across Bedford Borough.
20 Jan 2012
Wiltshire's housing PFI scheme approved after nine years of preparatory work
A £77m contract which will see 350 affordable homes built in West Wiltshire has been given Government approval.
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20 Jan 2012
Stephen Williams: Miliband talks while Liberal Democrats deliver
Responding to Ed Miliband's comments on the Andrew Marr Show, Co-chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Treasury Committee, Stephen Williams said:
19 Jan 2012