More grants for councils in CSR
News Article 9 October 2007
The chancellor has unveiled an extra £26bn for councils to be delivered by 2010.
Mayor appeals over statistics change
News Article 8 October 2007
The mayor of London has appealed to the chancellor to intervene after a change in the way the capital's population is estimated saw it 'lose' 95,000 residents.
Councils make care cash plea
News Article 4 October 2007
Local authorities have said they cannot afford to fund care services unless they receive extra cash.
David Cameron: Conference speech in full
News Article 3 October 2007
The full text of David Cameron's speech to the Conservative Party conference.
Tories seek renewal of cities
News Article 30 September 2007
The Conservative conference has heard details of plans to devolve power to cities and revive local democracies.
Labour 'at the helm in Wales'
News Article 23 September 2007
Rhodri Morgan has insisted that Labour remains "at the helm" despite having to share power in the Welsh assembly with Plaid Cymru.
New fund to boost housing stock
News Article 14 September 2007
The government has unveiled a £500m fund to encourage local authorities to build more homes.
Waste charges 'will be ineffective'
News Article 11 September 2007
Government plans to charge people for individual rubbish collections are unlikely to increase recycling rates, a think-tank has said.
Gordon Brown: British politics speech in full
News Article 3 September 2007
The full text of prime minister Gordon Brown's speech on the future of British politics.
Housing plan comes under fire
News Article 29 August 2007
Council leaders in South East England have said the government's housing plans are "in tatters" following a judgment by planning inspectors.
Councils urged to promote green power
News Article 28 August 2007
