Control to be put into the hands of individuals and neighbourhoods
New website will chart the progress of the 'Green Neighbourhood Challenge'
Consistent method of reporting government procurement card spend data for transactions above £500 to be provided
Scheme will offer firms more support on issues such as finance and HR
Councils agree in principle to combine education and children's services management to reduce cost and improve service delivery
Work involves increasing loft insulation and replacing inefficient central heating boilers
Businesses across the UK have the potential to save up to £18bn a year by taking steps to reduce waste
Action being taken in areas including the need to reform public procurement
93 per cent believe recycling is important
Opera Solutions report gives highest estimate yet of potential savings
Councils will provide housing benefit, council tax, business rates and benefit fraud investigations
Savings made through changes including release of assets and staff redeployment