Four new members have been elected to the governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for 2010/11.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Housing Minister Grant Shapps have announced that with immediate effect, they are suspending the requirement for homeowners to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP) when selling their homes.

The top civil servant at the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is leaving to become permanent secretary at the Scottish Government

The National Audit Office and the Audit Commission have jointly produced a review of collaborative procurement in the public sector. It draws on Audit Commission research in local government, carried out during the autumn of 2009.

25 per cent of government contracts to be awarded to SMEs

Bath hospital aims to improve recycling in public places for people when away from home.

Carbon and Energy Policy will save an estimated £11 million on energy bills.

Excellent rating awarded for meeting criteria in areas including energy, waste and pollution.

Houses to have enhanced energy efficiency to save on costs for tenants.

Brighton Pavilion seat won by a majority of over 1,000.

New community plot can be used by school groups, families and young and older members of the community.

Red and white bins to promote recycling and support the World Cup.

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Event Diary

Join us for the landmark 10th Anniversary of the London Build Expo, the UK’s largest and most influential construction and design show.

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of logistics, supply chain, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity.

Every sport, from grassroots football to world-class tournaments, depends on one constant: high-quality playing surfaces and well-maintained green spaces.

Supplier Profiles

Bauder Accepts Keys to its New UK Distribution Centre at Gateway 14

Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand

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At Words of World, we specialise in professional translation and interpreting, d