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AS2013: Government cuts green levies

By Laura Sharman | 05 December 2013

George Osborne confirms Government to roll back energy levies and charges, in a move to reduce av...

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Autumn Statement: Tax relief for motorists

By Dominic Browne | 05 December 2013

Tax relief for motorists formed a central plank of transport announcements in today's Autumn Stat...

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Overhaul likely for over-staffed authorities

By Jonathan Werran | 29 November 2013

Two councils – Northumberland CC and Wandsworth LBC – are set to face radical management overhaul...

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Councils granted leave for judicial review

By MJ Correspondent | 29 November 2013

Two councils will bring a judicial review of a Government decision to withdraw £62m of Private Fi...

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Rochdale in second attempt to boost chief's salary

By Jonathan Werran | 29 November 2013

Rochdale MBC’s employment committee recommends £30k phased in salary hike for chief executive - f...

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Committee raises sustainable homes fears

By Jonathan Werran | 20 November 2013

A panel of MPs has urged communities secretary Eric Pickles to rethink plans to scrap the code fo...

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Strategic Director for Economy, Transport and Environment

14 November 2013

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Council slams MP in energy park row

By Jamie Hailstone | 13 November 2013

Peterborough City Council has hit back at local MP Stewart Jackson in a row over plans to create ...

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Survey shows councils stockpiling salt

By Laura Sharman | 11 November 2013

New figures have showed that councils are investing in new gritting equipment and increasing stoc...

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Bin business' boost to Ashford recycling

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 November 2013

A new waste collection service introduced by Biffa has almost trebled Ashford BC’s recycling rate...