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Councils gain new powers to increase prosperity

Councils have been given a real boost to help secure the long-term economic prosperity of their communities with last night's Royal Assent of the Business Rate Supplements Act.
- Added: 3 July 2009
- Site: Corporate
Restoring confidence in local democracy

A refreshed offer for voters is needed if we are going to restore trust and confidence in politics Communities Secretary John Denham said today.
- Added: 2 July 2009
- Site: Corporate
John Healey announces radical dismantling of council housing finance

John Healey announces radical dismantling of council housing finance. Councils will be able to keep all their rental income and gain the freedom to manage their housing to meet local need under plans.
- Added: 30 June 2009
- Site: Corporate

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Democratic renewal and local government

Speech made by Communities Secretary John Denham to the Local Government Association Group Annual Conference.
- Published: 2 July 2009
- Speech by The Rt Hon John Denham MP
Housing - Review of Council Housing Finance

Written Statement by Local Government Minister John Healey on the Review of Council Housing Finance.
- Published: 30 June 2009
- Written statement by The Rt Hon John Healey MP
Firebuy Ltd

Fire Minister Shahid Malik proposes to make a number of changes affecting Firebuy Ltd, the professional buying organisation for the Service.
- Published: 25 June 2009
- Written statement by Shahid Malik MP