The Communities Secretary describes the violence as a moment the middle classes were confronted by a section of society cut adrift from acceptable behaviour. ... more
If there really is a bright spark in the Cabinet Office pushing for a radical recasting of the zoning regulations that govern development, my advice is duck. This clever clogs will soon be the target for a number of brickbats from those who control planning in central London... more
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles is urging town halls to take firm action against traveller groups who attempt to take advantage of forthcoming bank holidays to occupy new unauthorised sites
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The Government has unveiled controversial plans to scrap an employment code which unions argued gave "vital" protection to public sector workers... more
Labour denounces Government's flagship Localism Bill as a 'sham', claiming it will give ministers more than 100 new powers over local authorities, while placing new burdens on councils... more
“Policy vacuum” sparked by the Coalition’s localist drive on planning is hitting housebuilder MJ Gleeson’s development business, the firm warned today... more
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles attacks Tory-run London council for turning motorists into 'cash cows' by hiring a new army of parking wardens... more
The Chancellor cannot annoy the well-heeled so much that they up sticks for gentler tax regimes overseas — he needs them to stay and fill the Treasury coffers... more
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today accused Labour ministers of a 'culture of excess' as he revealed the most detailed breakdown yet of government spending... more
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