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Guide for street parties dispells some myths
An interactive guide to organising street parties and community events has been published in a bid to abolish the myths surrounding such occasions. The guide…
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Government launches flooding support grants
The Government has released nearly £7m extra funding to help councils pay for the damage caused by recent flooding and severe weather according to…
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7 million not used the internet – on line campaign
Local authorities are being urged to take part in a digital inclusion campaign, with research showing around seven million people have never used the…
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Report demonstrates priority required for green infrastructure
Household energy efficiency must become the UK’s top infrastructure priority with a reinvention of the ‘disappointing’ Green Deal, a report claims. LG news reports:…
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Bedrom tax appeal successful for very small room
An unused room under 50 square feet should not lead to tenants being penalised by the bedroom tax, a tribunal judge has ruled, according…
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New toolkit for Council Governance
A new toolkit has been launched to help councils change their governance arrangements to become more accountable and transparent. Rethinking governance: practical steps for…
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First local Impact fund launched
The UK’s first Local Impact Fund has been launched in Liverpool, and is expected to deliver more than £100m to charities and social enterprises.…
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Bill for local accountability
A bill that the Government believes will increase local accountability and transparency has been agreed by both houses of parliament. The Local Audit and…
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23% of tenants ill due to cold homes
More than a fifth of social housing tenants have suffered ill health as a result of cold homes as they struggle to cope with…
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Report supports legal aid for housing cases
Labour and Liberal Democrat politicians have praised a report calling for the return of legal aid provision for all housing cases. The Law Commission’s…
