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Clark accused of triggering new war on motorist

By Nick Appleyard | 15 September 2011

Two transport groups join forces to underline serious concerns about ministers planning reforms, ...

Ministers working to reduce winter travel disruption

By Nick Appleyard | 13 September 2011

DfT admits more still needs to be done to ensure the resilience of the UK’s transport network fro...

Planning reforms 'to cost £250m in extra congestion'

By Nick Appleyard | 30 August 2011

Concern has been raised that reforms to the national planning framework will cause more congestio...

Borough councils support Boris' unpopular pollution cleanup

By Nick Appleyard | 18 August 2011

Labour controlled London Councils organisation backs Boris Johnson's aim to tackle air pollution

Birmingham council leaders call for calm following riots

By Nick Appleyard | 10 August 2011

Paul Tilsley, deputy leader of Birmingham Council, has called for calm after shops were attacked ...

Ministers back remote working during Olympics

By Nick Appleyard | 04 August 2011

Ministers joined forces this week to promote remote working during the 2012 Olympic Games.

Planning reforms 'could make congestion worse'

By Nick Appleyard | 03 August 2011

Ministers risk exacerbating traffic congestion in town centres through their recently-announced p...

Olympics minister casts doubts on London's readiness for Games

By Nick Appleyard | 26 July 2011

The Olympics minister is concerned London could struggle with the number of visitors and athletes...

Campbell urges councils to fight their corner

By Nick Appleyard | 24 June 2011

Former No 10 spin doctor Alistair Campbell praised the dedication of local government in his keyn...

Ministers back down over bin collections

By Nick Appleyard | 15 June 2011

The Government has backed down on its threats to councils over bin collections, as it published t...