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David Holdstock has been appointed as the new director of communications at the Local Government Association. He was previously head of corporate communications at Hillingdon Council.

The Government has committed £15m of additional funding to local cycle projects. Local transport minister Norman Baker has announced £8m would be invested in projects to enhance cycle routes.

Ministers have confirmed the allocation of the £500 milllion Growing Places Fund, designed to boost economic growth by getting the required infrastructure built to enable the creation of new homes.

As of early February, over 200 councils have signalled they intend to taking up DCLG's council tax freeze offer, Eric Pickles has confirmed.

A fund to help support councils deliver weekly bin collections for residents is now open.

A new fund to help support much loved seaside towns create new jobs and prosperity has been announced.

Gov.uk will act as a single domain for central government, replacing Directgov.

Plans have been unveiled for a range of measures to help first time buyers onto the housing ladder it has been announced by Housing Minister Grant Shapps.

A report by the science and technology select committee has urged the government to launch a "prolonged" awareness campaign on internet safety for everyday users.

Four more businesses have successfully secured government support through the RGF to create new jobs and boost growth in their local communities.

New proposals have been announced to cut carbon emissions in new and existing buildings by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell.

21st Century Homes is redeveloping three sites with mixed tenure communities, delivering up to 1,300 homes.

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has launched new guidance to help improve the quality of life for communities.

The Government has announced a new programme that aims to make hydrogen powered travel a UK reality.

The Highways Agency's new Sustainable Development Plan details plans to operate the road network effectively.