Unions call off pensions strike
News Article 21 March 2005
Unions have confirmed they are calling off a major public sector strike prompted by a dispute over pensions.
Labour: Our council tax cuts would go further
News Article 17 March 2005
Labour has highlighted differences between its council tax cut for pensioners and that of the Tories.
Tories would scrap regional fire service plan
News Article 16 March 2005
A Conservative government would scrap plans to shut down local fire control rooms and regionalise the fire and rescue service.
Council tax 'will rise after election'
Press Review 3 March 2005
Shadow local government secretary Caroline Spelman yesterday warned that the national revaluation of properties could lead to soaring council tax bills.
Minister promises fly-tipping crackdown
News Article 2 March 2005
Councils spend £100 a minute cleaning up fly-tipping, according to new figures.
Uncollected council tax costs millions
News Article 2 March 2005
Local authorities are missing out on millions of pounds of council tax revenue due to inefficient collection systems, a new study has revealed.
Treasury cash keeps council tax hikes down
Press Review 1 March 2005
Council tax rises in Britain next month will be the lowest for 10 years, according to a detailed survey published today.
Welsh leaders lobby Brussels
News Article 1 March 2005
Leading political figures from Wales have continued their week-long drive to promote the region in the EU.
New warning on council tax rises
News Article 1 March 2005
Council tax rates in England, Scotland and Wales are set to increase above inflation in 2005/06, according to a new analysis.
Welsh local government co-operation 'lamentable'
News Article 25 February 2005
The leader of the Liberal Democrats in the Welsh assembly has said the level of co-operation between councils is "lamentable".
Councils demand more cash to face off crisis
News Article 25 February 2005
Gordon Brown is facing calls to give local authorities more cash as councils warn of a £1.5 billion black hole in their budgets.
Brown warned on soaring council tax
Press Review 25 February 2005
Local authorities have warned the chancellor that an extra £1 billion is needed if steep rises in council tax rates are to be averted.
EU campaigners highlight local role
News Article 24 February 2005
The new EU constitution will boost local government, according to the pro-European coalition Britain in Europe.
Livingstone wants council watchdog scrapped
News Article 22 February 2005
London's mayor has called for the abolition of the local authority watchdog that is investigating his comments to a Jewish journalist.
Tories propose council tax cuts for pensioners
Press Review 21 February 2005
The Tories have pledged to spend £1.3 billion a year to ensure all pensioners get discounts on their council tax bill if the party wins power at the general election.
