Local Government By-Election Results 13.12.24 Friday, 13 December, 2024 There were six local government by-elections this week. Conservatives held two seats: one seat in Chelmsford, and one seat in Essex. Labour held one seat in Wakefield. Liberal Democrats held one seat in Barnsley. An independent held one seat in Runnymede. Reform gained one seat from Labour in St Helens. Local News
Sajid Javid announces details of review of local government finance governance and processes 12th April 2018 Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid, has announced details of an independent review of the processes and procedures... Westminster News
Housing Minister announces homes boost for rural families 12th March 2018 Rural communities will be given more options to convert agricultural buildings into family homes to better meet local housing needs through planning rule... Local News
Landmark Housing and Planning Bill receives Royal Assent 13th May 2016 New measures to help more people buy their own home and get houses built faster become law. Westminster News
New £1.5 million funding to bring communities together 5th April 2016 The Near Neighbours programme has been awarded an additional £1.5 million of funding. Westminster News
Budget 2016: some of the things we've announced 17th March 2016 The Chancellor has presented his Budget to Parliament – here's a summary of what was announced. Westminster News
PM Speech: This is a government that delivers 8th December 2015 David Cameron announced plans to expand shared ownership, free hours of childcare and more apprenticeships at a speech in Burton upon Trent. Local Government news
Coastal Communities Fund promotes over 10,000 jobs, training places and apprenticeships 24th August 2015 Job prospects are brightening for Britain’s seaside communities as the number of jobs, apprenticeships and training places has passed the 10,000 milestone... Local News
Over a million more people given the chance to own their own home 29th May 2015 Communities Secretary Greg Clark is to announce landmark changes to spread home ownership to millions, as part of the government’s commitment to working people. Local Government news
Over a million more people given the chance to own their own home 29th May 2015 Communities Secretary Greg Clark is to announce landmark changes to spread home ownership to millions, as part of the government’s commitment to working people. Local Government news
