MPs have endorsed the chancellor's decision not to reveal any 'Plan B' for fixing the fiscal deficit, but have raised concerns about some aspects of his plan for growth
Seventeen communities have been chosen to pilot ‘neighbourhood planning’, which is set to come into force in England when the Localism Bill becomes law.
Two major development projects in Scotland are to be funded using Tax Increment Financing, which allows councils to borrow against future gains in business rate income
Spiralling petrol prices have forced local authorities to take £20m from their reserves to meet extra costs, the Local Government Association has said.
Poor communication between government officials and scientific advisers have hampered responses to emergencies and caused confusion, a parliamentary committee has said.
Government plans to allow councils to keep more of their business rates and eventually become independent of central government funding have come under major fire – from those that stand to benefit...
Ministers have revealed plans to sell off the majority of England’s forests currently in public ownership, insisting that the best known will be protected.
Scotland’s finance secretary today called on the UK government to introduce a fuel duty regulator mechanism, under which increased North Sea oil income would be used to cut fuel taxes.
The government's regional growth programme has received a boost with renewed backing from the prime minister, private sector endorsement and more cash to pay for research
Ministers have urged councils to do more to promote the use of electric cars, and have taken away local authorities’ powers to decide where charging points can be installed.
