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Young people happier with council services after travel card launch

The launch of the innovative Your Staffordshire travel card has seen encouraging results

Social sector tenants to trial paying landlords direct

Six demonstration projects are being set up to trial direct payments to paying landlords direct.

Private landlords interested in government Green Deal

Two-thirds of private landlords would consider taking advantage of the government’s Green Deal scheme to improve energy efficiency in their properties, according to a survey by the National Landlords Association (NLA).

Nick Clegg outlines plans to boost UK's economy

40 infrastructure projects to be given special priority status

North Yorkshire Council to expand housing for the elderly

30 Extra Care housing schemes across the county by 2020

Tower Hamlet residents to help shape council budget

Users can decide to reduce, maintain or increase spending in different areas of the council

£100m fund to make London's public buildings greener

Retrofitting buildings with energy reduction measures will cut fuel bills and emissions

New measures cut apprenticeships red tape

Action plan includes online toolkit which explains the processes employers need to undertake for apprenticeships

Scottish local authorities increase recycling rate

Municipal waste recycled or composted in 2010-11 was 38.2 per cent

Housing Minister urges councils to cease Solace funding

Grant Shapps highlights need to rein in excessive chief exec pay packets

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