eGov monitor - Latest Localism Announcements

Liverpool chooses to be governed by a directly elected Mayor

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:42:04 +0000

Liverpool City Council will hold a poll this May to directly elect the city�s mayor after councillors supported the government�s proposal to create the post.

Cecilia Malmstr�m European Commissioner, Speaks On The Importance Of Safeguarding Schengen

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:31 +0000

I am grateful for the opportunity to speak with you, at this timely moment, about how we see the future of Schengen. I am particularly pleased that both the Council Presidency and the Parliament's two key rapporteurs (Coelho and Weber) are all present � we will need continued constructive inter-institutional cooperation if we are to make good progress under the Danish Presidency.

Silt Removal To Reduce Risk Of Flooding

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:34 +0000

Around 1,200 tonnes of silt is to be removed from the River Bain in Horncastle.

Improving The River Darwen At Shorey Bank

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:31 +0000

The future's looking brighter for the River Darwen, as the Environment Agency is set to remove a 117 meter culvert from the river. The culvert is covering the river at Shorey Bank, Darwen and is preventing fish and other wildlife from flourishing.

�100,000 Scheme To Reduce Flood Risk In Lincolnshire

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:29 +0000

One hundred and fifty properties, as well as agricultural land, are to benefit from works to reduce flood risk that are taking place between Louth and the Lincolnshire coast.

Manchester City Council unveils innovative plans to help first time buyers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:10:09 +0000

Manchester City Council aims to help local first-time property buyers via a mortgage guarantee scheme and development collaboration worth �25 million. The �Manchester Mortgage� for first-time buyers is an attempt address the chronic shortage of affordable housing within Manchester City.

�20million For Safety Net Against Repossession

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:20:51 +0000

Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced a new �20million safety net to help ensure that mortgage repossession remains the last resort for struggling homeowners.

Somerton Town Council�s Failures To Follow Proper Procedures May Have Resulted In Unlawful Expenditure, Says Auditor�s Report

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:20:39 +0000

A public interest report, issued today (Thursday 9 February) by the external auditor, investigates Somerton Town Council's sale of land at Etsome Terrace, its purchase of 8 Cary Court, and its conversion of 8 Cary Court to a community hall, during the financial year ended 31 March 2009.

Household Recycling Saves Councils �20m

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:50 +0000

New figures show that Scotland�s household recycling efforts save local authorities more than �20 million each year.

Additional Funding For Local Authorities

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:36 +0000

An additional �94 million of funding for local authorities has been announced in today's Budget.