The Latest News from eGov Monitor

  • Chancellor of the Exchequers 2007 Budget Speech

    • In this my eleventh Budget, my report to the country is of rising employment and rising investment; continuing low inflation, and low interest and mortgage rates; and this is a Budget to expand prosperity and fairness for Britain's families - and it is built on the foundation of the longest period of economic stability and sustained growth in our country's history.

  • Five priorities to focus local regulatory enforcement where it matters most

    • Peter Rogers, Chief Executive of Westminster Council, today announced five national priorities to help local authorities focus the enforcement of regulation on the greatest risks. A national approach to regulatory enforcement will enable a greater concentration on the most important issues, a more proportionate approach to low risk issues and greater consistency across the country. Businesses will benefit from improved consistency of enforcement and sharper regulatory focus.

  • Strong innovation, strong economy

    • A further £100 million for UK business to research and develop new technologies from environmentally friendly low carbon projects to leading edge manufacturing was announced in the Budget today.

  • Government welcomes Lyons report

    • The Government today welcomed the publication of Sir Michael Lyons' final report of his Inquiry into Local Government saying that his core proposals support and extend the commitments Government has already made to strengthen local government's role and help it deliver better public services and build sustainable communities.

  • Building Britain's long-term future: prosperity and fairness for families

    • The Government's economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all.

  • Futurebuilders Advisory Panel publish their first progress report on the Futurebuilders fund

    • The Futurebuilders Advisory Panel (FBAP) today published their first progress report on the Government's Futurebuilders programme - in which they welcomed its work as 'highly innovative' and 'ahead of its time.'

  • Darling outlines race to lock up Carbon Emissions

    • The UK can be the birthplace of the world's first full scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) demonstration plant, Alistair Darling said today.

  • Excellence and innovation recognised at the local Government awards ceremony

    • 48 leading local authorities were announced as winners of the 2007 Beacon awards at a high profile ceremony last night, celebrating success and top quality services in local government.

  • Lyons Inquiry final report and recommendations

    • Sir Michael Lyons today published the much anticipated final report from his independent Inquiry into the future role, function and funding of local government ? Place-shaping: A shared ambition for the future of local government.

  • London set to lose out on Council Tax changes

    • Speaking ahead of the expected Lyons announcement on Wednesday (21st March), Westminster Council has warned the Government that the Capital will lose the most from a possible new council tax band and has urged the return of a fairer share of business rates.

  • DirectgovKids: Giggles, Gigabytes (and Government)

    • Children will be able to find out about Government, public services and the world around them in a fresh, fun and informative way through a new website launched today.

  • Beacon Theme winners

    • The winners of the 2007, round eight Beacon award themes were announced at a new Oscar-style award ceremony at 7pm on Tuesday 20 March at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London.  The Beacon awards are sponsored by Communities and Local Government and facilitated by the Improvement and Development Agency. This year, the scheme is also being sponsored by organisations such as: EDF Energy, Energy Saving Trust, WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and Atkins Highways & Transportation.

  • New data shows excluded families must get personalised support programmes - Families at risk review begins

    • New Government data reveals the true picture about socially excluded families. It shows that over 140,000 families are at risk, suffering 5 or more indicators of social exclusion and need more family-tailored support packages at 'critical moments'.

  • East Kent goes to Westminster - Leading the way in partnership working for the future

    • An exciting partnership in East Kent, which is setting a leading example in partnership working for the future, was officially launched at a special meeting at Westminster on Thursday (15 March).

  • London Energy Partnership launches guide on developing Energy Action Areas

    • The London Energy Partnership has launched its latest report, ?Guide to Developing an Energy Action Area?. The guide aims to provide guidance to developers, planners and boroughs interested in developing Energy Action Areas (1) in London.