Boost for businesses as new powers save contracts for local areas
Councils, police and fire authorities in England to now be able to reserve bidding for lower-value contracts to just local and UK suppliers. Reforms pave way for more than £1 billion of potential spend to be reserved every year for local and UK firms. Latest in a series of reforms to open up government work […]
Creating Salts Wood to benefit the local community
Learn how Salts Wood, a woodland creation site in Kent, benefits the local community and wildlife. Source link
New local plan system launching early 2026: latest update
On 27 November 2025, the Minister for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, announced further details regarding the new system for local plan development that will begin operating in the new year. The reforms, introduced through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, aim to strengthen and streamline how local plans are prepared and examined across […]
Levy on overnight trips will help mayors invest in local growth
Mayors to get new power to invest in their areas and drive growth through a charge on overnight stays. This will put local leaders on equal footing with top tourist destinations around the world. It’s the latest step forward in putting power in the hands of those who know their communities best. England’s mayors […]
People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost
new government unit will work with councils to make everyday services – from managing household finances to accessing local support – quicker and easier for residents across the UK local councils to be supported with access to services through GOV.UK One Login and the GOV.UK App, helping transform how residents interact with local services launch comes […]
Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businesses
The new Office will partner with investors, philanthropists and businesses to unlock billions of impact capital and to support national renewal. Led by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Office will partner with investors, philanthropists and businesses to help government investment go further and improve people’s lives across the UK. Plans launched by […]
Local Plan examinations: letter to the The Minister of State, Matthew Pennycook MP (October 2025)
The Planning Inspectorate’s CEO, Paul Morrison writes to The Minister of State, Matthew Pennycook MP in response to his letter of 9 October 2025. Source link
Local government reorganisation: implementation letter to Surrey council chief executives
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Local government reorganisation: letter to Commissioners at Spelthorne and Woking
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Pedal Power: Local Transport Minister saddles up with Oxfordshire Fire Service to get children active
Oxfordshire schoolchildren joined by Local Transport Minister on Bikeability cycling training, helping more children stay active Bikeability, backed by the Department for Transport, gives children across England the skills and confidence to cycle safely and independently follows nearly £300 million government boost to build 300 miles of new cycleways and pavements, easing pressure on the […]