Eric Pickles appeals to council workers for their cost cutting ideas
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles is today calling on frontline local government workers to send Downing Street their best cost-saving ideas via the newly launched Spending Challenge website....
View ArticleAndrew Stunell visits Building Research Establishment
Communities Minister Andrew Stunell made his first visit to the Building Research Establishment in Watford yesterday, to get an update on new designs and technology for greener homes. (continues...)
View ArticleEric Pickles meets councillor James Bond and champions double devolution
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles met newly elected councillors for London and outlined the Government's vision of a fundamental shift of power from central government to individuals, communities and...
View ArticleThe internet age will help end the town hall 'non-job'
Council job adverts should be syndicated across the internet, to save money, increase transparency and help reduce pointless posts, Eric Pickles, Local Government Secretary will say today. (continues...)
View ArticleEric Pickles puts stop to flawed Regional Strategies
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles is today putting a swift end to Whitehall's grip on local planning policy by scrapping Regional Strategies and their centrally imposed building targets that...
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