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Local government

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This section contains the latest news, ministerial speeches, statements and articles from the Local Government site.

Latest news

  • New legislation to help build stronger communities

    The Government today published wide-ranging legislation that will give local people new rights to shape local services and give greater responsibility to local authorities to promote economic development.

    • Added: 5 December 2008
    • Site: Local government
  • Baroness Andrews: New Deal legacy must not be lost

    Communities Minister Baroness Andrews has today called on community leaders from across the country to look to the future and build on the success of the New Deal for Communities programme over the past decade.

    • Added: 4 December 2008
    • Site: Local government
  • New council powers to boost economic prosperity

    The Government today introduced and published in Parliament a Bill which will provide new scope for councils and businesses to work together to invest in the long-term economic prosperity of their local communities.

    • Added: 4 December 2008
    • Site: Local government

Latest speeches, statements and articles

  • Local Government Finance in England 2009-10

    Statement by John Healey MP, Minister for Local Government.

    • Published: 26 November 2008
    • Statement by The Rt Hon John Healey MP
  • Local Area Agreements

    Speech by John Healey MP, at the Local Government Chronicle LAA conference.

    • Published: 20 November 2008
    • Speech by The Rt Hon John Healey MP
  • Local Area Agreements Conference 2008

    Speech by Local Government Minister John Healey at the fourth annual LAA Conference.

    • Published: 23 October 2008
    • Speech by The Rt Hon John Healey MP

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