31 July - Sustainable transport solutions in local authorities

7 August - Families at risk: the effects of chronic and multiple disadvantage - Flinders University

10 August - Socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular disease in Australia - AIHW report

This consultation draft sets out national planning policy for sports and recreation in urban and rural settings and for provision and protection of open space within and on the edges of settlements. It introduces...

The Office of Fair Trading and Metropolitan Police have joined forces to tackle economic crimes pitched at the elderly and vulnerable.

Following advice from the National Control Centre (NCC), based at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), Defra has redefined the area subject to movement restrictions.

Tony Blair has thanked the police and security services for their "immense effort" in protecting the country following today's anti-terror operation.

Annual review of the work of the Inquiry Reporters Unit

Action to enhance existing testing for TB in cattle was announced today by Ben Bradshaw, Minister for Animal Health and Welfare.

Short-term letting of rights of common has been approved by Rural Affairs Minister Barry Gardiner.

Climate Change and Environment Minister Ian Pearson announced today that, following an open competition, he has appointed Larry Whitty, Suzanne Warner and Andrew Brown as part-time non-executive members of the Environment...

First annual reports published for north hoyle and scroby sands offshore wind farms

The major counter-terrorism operation carried out last night had the "full support" of the Prime Minister, Downing Street says.

3 August - Sustainable transport solutions in local authorities

Scottish Executive Response to the Report of the Education Committee on the Early Years Inquiry.

Consultation response

We need to change the savings culture to tackle the pensions gender gap, Minister for Pension Reform James Purnell said today.

8 August - Local variations in NHS spending priorities - King's Fund report

8 August - Knife crime evidence and policy - CCJS report

The Department for Transport has published today National Statistics on Traffic in Great Britain, including analyses by vehicle type and road class, for the second quarter of 2006.

The Government today launched a consultation on powers for the Mayor of London to decide planning applications of major strategic importance. This meets the commitment Ruth Kelly, the Secretary of State for Communities...

The Scottish Executive Response to the National Review of the Early Years and Childcare Workforce. This document sets out the Minister's response and action plan for the continued improvement and development of...

The Main Report of the National Review of the Early Years and Childcare Workforce. The Review looks at 5 main areas: Roles and Responsibilities; Qualifications and Training; Career Pathways; Recruitment and Retention...

This consultation paper is designed specifically to gather the views of individual members of staff and childminders. The information gathered will be used to help us implement the action set out in the Scottish...

Research aimed to gather sufficient national and international evidence of the social, economic and environmental impact of architecture and design, both positive and negative, to inform new design with a view to...

Research aimed to gather sufficient national and international evidence of the social, economic and environmental impact of architecture and design, both positive and negative, to inform new design with a view to...

The minimum landing size for sea bass is to be increased to improve and sustain the fishery.

New research encourages employers to tackle age discrimination practices and recognise the benefits of older workers

This guidance is issued by Scottish Ministers under section 52 of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003. It relates only to contracting by Scottish local authorities and to any exercise which involves the consideration...

The Intelligence and Security Committee's Annual Report 2005-2006 was laid before Parliament today by the Prime Minister.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE TO GET £27.32 MILLION FOR TRANSPORT

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the condition of roads and footways in England and Wales in 2005.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has today issued a Safety Bulletin in connection with a fire that broke out on the Bermudan-registered cruise ship Star Princess while it was on passage from Grand...

Transport Minister Derek Twigg today announced that night-time movements limits at Heathrow to apply from October 2006 to October 2012 will not increase above existing limits.

A deal that will help London's rail passengers get the full benefit of Oyster cards and lay the foundations for a nationally accepted smartcard ticketing scheme has been struck.

Shipping Minister Stephen Ladyman has today announced that following a competitive bidding contest, Aberdeen-based firm Subsea 7 has been chosen as the main contractor for a detailed, underwater seabed survey of...

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on Traffic in Great Britain, including analyses by vehicle type and road class, for the first quarter of 2006.

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on UK seafarer statistics. The report estimates the number of UK seafarers working regularly at sea by department (deck and engine, technical...

The Department for Transport has today published a Compendium of Motorcycling Statistics: 2006 Edition. The Compendium brings together information from a range of sources to provide a comprehensive picture of motorcycling...

Chris Bolt has been reappointed as Arbiter for the London Underground Public Private Partnerships by Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander. Chris Bolt was originally appointed as PPP Arbiter in December 2002 for...

Shipping Minister Stephen Ladyman today launched the Government's Ports Policy Review and invited responses on a range of broad strategic issues. He also announced the outcome of a review of the management of ports...

The West Coast Main Line modernisation will benefit passengers more than previously anticipated, a Government report confirms today.

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on freight traffic handled at UK ports in 2005.

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the number of road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe from Great Britain : first quarter 2006.

Transport Minister, Derek Twigg, today announced the appointment of six members to the Railway Heritage Committee.

The competition for the East Midlands, West Midlands and the new Cross Country franchises will be initiated today with the publication of an advertisement on the Department for Transport website.

London's Waterloo and Victoria stations are to take part in a new trial to test vehicle access barriers at the main vehicle entrance to each station's concourse.

Secretary of State for Transport Douglas Alexander has today announced the details of the night restrictions regime to apply from 29 October 2006 at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports.

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on sea passengers travelling on short-sea routes, for the first quarter of 2006.

The Department for Transport today launched consultations on the specifications for the new East Midlands, West Midlands and New Cross Country franchises.

The Department for Transport today launched a consultation on the specification for the new East Midlands rail franchise.

The Department for Transport launched a consultation on the service specification for the new West Midlands rail franchise today.

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on passenger satisfaction, bus reliability, age of fleet and bus and light rail patronage in Bus and Light Rail Statistics GB: January to March...

Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander today offered more choice to parents on the school run and children who want to cycle by announcing an additional £15m for cycling initiatives.

The Department for Transport today initiated steps for a market investigation into the costs of rail rolling stock leases. It has referred the matter to the Office of Rail Regulation under section 131 of the Enterprise...

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the activity of heavy goods vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes gross weight) during 2005, including foreign vehicle activity in the UK, and the domestic...

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the activity of heavy goods vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes gross weight) during 2005, including foreign vehicle activity in the UK, and the domestic...

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on road casualties in Great Britain in 2005, which relate to casualties in accidents reported to the police.

The Secretary of State for Transport, Douglas Alexander, today announced the appointment of Jeroen Weimar as Member of the British Transport Police (BTP) Authority.

The UK has ratified the Bunkers Convention. The Convention now requires a further seven states to ratify it before it comes into force. At that point owners of ships operating in UK waters will need insurance to...

New measures to tackle abuse of the Blue Badge Scheme for disabled people will come into force from 29 September 2006, Transport Minister Gillian Merron announced today.

New Government proposals that will ensure local authorities do all they can to tackle congestion and keep traffic moving on their roads were announced today by Transport Minister Gillian Merron.

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on Traffic in Great Britain. Traffic in Great Britain grew by an estimated 0.2 per cent between 2004 and 2005, slightly less than provisionally...

Plans for tough new measures to overhaul the country's system of civil parking enforcement were unveiled today by Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander.

The rail services between 'Derby and Matlock' and 'Grantham and Skegness' have been designated as Community Rail Services, Rail Minister Derek Twigg announced today.

Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman visited Dover today to launch a new package of public transport improvements to benefit the local area.

New child car restraint laws which could save up to 2,000 child casualties per year will come into force on 18 September, Road Safety Minister Stephen Ladyman announced today.

The Department for Transport has today launched a consultation on the maximum amount a garage can charge to carry out an MOT - the comprehensive annual test which checks on the roadworthiness of our cars.

The Department for Transport today announced the appointment of Andy Friend as a Commercial Adviser to the Department. His appointment will be on a part-time basis starting from 1 October 2006.

Future improvements to the M6 between Birmingham and Manchester will not include the option of a tolled Expressway, Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman, announced today.

Douglas Alexander has today announced the appointment of Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde and Andrew White as non-executive Partnership Directors on the board of NATS Holdings Limited, the UK's leading air traffic...

Tough new measures to govern the release of vehicle keeper information from the UK vehicle registers were announced today by Minister for Transport Stephen Ladyman.

Additional Government investment has been made available for better, brighter street lighting which it is hoped will improve road safety and reduce crime and the fear of crime.

Disabled Access to 104 train stations in England and Wales will be improved following an announcement by Rail Minister Derek Twigg today.

The Department for Transport today announced the appointment of Professor Brian Collins as the new Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department. Prof Collins will succeed Professor Frank Kelly on 2 October and will...

The Department for Transport today announced changes to the membership of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) following an invitation to applicants last year.

The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on road casualties in Great Britain in the first quarter of 2006, which relate to casualties in accidents reported to the police.

The Department for Transport has today published the findings of a research project aimed at assessing how well the UK aviation industry is complying with the recommendations contained in the Department's voluntary...

New guidance to assist local authorities in setting local speed limits was published today by the Department for Transport.

The great British holiday is making a comeback. Increasing numbers of people are discovering that you don't need to go abroad to find beautiful beaches, stunning countryside, and a cultural heritage that's second...

New measures could help tackle climate change

Contents of Home Information Packs Published

£3 million has been awarded to projects across the country to tackle homelessness among ethnic minority groups. The successful bids were announced today by Secretary of State for Communities and Local ...

n independent assessment of social housing led by Professor John Hills was announced today by Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Ruth Kelly.

There has been an encouraging response to the Government's New Growth Points Initiative, with a number of towns and cities across the country keen to pursue sustainable growth, linked to their wider strategies for...

Statistical Release

Council tax and non-domestic rates collection have improved for the sixth successive year, figures released today by the Department for Communities and Local Government show.

Women from across the North East will this Monday tell Deputy Women's Minister Meg Munn face to face what they want from government.

Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) is another step in the Government's determination to improve conditions in the private rented sector. The responses to the Government's Consultation on how the TDP arrangements will...

* 80 per cent of people in England and Wales feel that they live in a cohesive community, in that they agree that their local area is a place where people from different backgrounds get on well together. This proportion...

The vast majority of people in England and Wales (80%) feel that people from different backgrounds get on well together according to the main findings from the 2005 Citizenship Survey, published today by the Department...

One year on from the Government's action plan Together We Can, evidence published today shows barriers between the public and government institutions are being broken down.

Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, today appointed Darra Singh as Chair of the Commission on Integration and Cohesion.

Buildings Regulations Minister Angela Smith has unveiled new measures to increase compliance with building standards and improve the way that local authority and approved building control bodies do business.

Mayors and Leaders Forum to examine practical experience and share ideas

Two local authorities in England will be set a notional budget for 2006-07 that will reduce their capacity to increase council tax for next year and beyond, Local Government Minister Phil Woolas has announced.

Meg Munn, minister at the Department for Communities and Local Government, today announced details of funding to help local authorities provide new and refurbished sites for Gypsies and Travellers in their areas...

This is available on-line at http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1501143 From home page choose "Research and statistics", "Planning Research and Statistics", Planning Statistics, then 'Statistics of Planning...

A consultation setting out options for reform of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) was published today by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

New statistics show a step-change improvement in performance by local planning authorities, Planning Minister Baroness Andrews announced today.

The Government is to cut planning restrictions on micro-renewable technology as a new report proposes streamlining the planning system for household applications.

From tomorrow landlords failing to licence their properties in multiple occupation (HMOs) can be prosecuted by councils and face fines of up to £20,000.

Central and local government must now move into an era of mutual trust, says Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Ruth Kelly.

Statistical Release

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Ruth Kelly, today set out her agenda for devolution that will see communities in control of their services and local quality of life.

Plans published today outline how the new Department for Communities and Local Government will be reshaped to deliver its ambition to drive social mobility and promote economic inclusion.

Ten national finalists who stepped up to take on the digital challenge -to create a world class example of a "wired up community" - were announced today by DCLG Minister Angela Smith at a awards ceremony in London...

The strategic leadership in London was boosted today, as key powers for the Greater London Authority (GLA) - the Mayor of London and London Assembly - were announced. Secretary of State for Communities and Local...

Minister for Housing and Planning Yvette Cooper today published the Planning Inspectorate's Annual Report and Accounts for 2005/06, which reveals that the Inspectorate has met many of its targets, including its ...

The Government today published its response to the Environmental Audit Select Committee Sustainable Housing: A Follow-up Report.

£50 million to help homeless and overcrowded families in London, was announced today by Housing Minister Yvette Cooper.

Tenancy Deposit Protection which will now come into force on 6 April 2007 is part of the Government's drive to raise standards in the private rented sector and to protect tenants and good landlords alike. It will...

The Government today announced plans for the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates as part of the phased roll-out of Home Information Packs to help consumers cut costs and waste when buying a home and ...

Under its commitment to tackling climate change the Government is today supporting the launch of a new climate change Action Pack for local authorities.

Fire Statistics Monitor: Covering period up to 30 September 2005

Communities and Local Government Secretary Ruth Kelly has called on developers and local authorities to give greater emphasis to good design.

England's best parks and green spaces were revealed today by Liveability Minister Kay Andrews.

The remit of a review of the institutional structures for delivery of the Government's housing and regeneration programmes has been extended.

Local authorities in England are committed to meeting the needs of disabled citizens, new research published by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) shows.

Michael O'Higgins has been appointed as the Chairman of the Audit Commission, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Ruth Kelly announced today.

Illegal advertisements beside motorways and major roads face a clampdown as they could be putting drivers in danger, the Government said today. New guidance to councils is part of revised advertising regulations...

Minister for Housing and Planning Yvette Cooper today launched a consultation on planning and housing incentives, to help local authorities to respond to the local housing needs of their community.

Bradford, Lewisham, Oldham and Waltham Forest are to test a model for promoting private sector investment in deprived areas, Local Government Minister Phil Woolas announced today.

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has commissioned Arup with Addison & Associates to lead a Quality Review on planning application returns from local planning authorities.

A major scheme to help low income families and key workers into home ownership was today boosted with the announcement of a new private sector partner.

Key public services are making progress in the Government's drive to increase race equality and build community cohesion but more improvements are needed, according to a new report published today.

Planning Minister, Yvette Cooper, today urged local authorities to make better use of "section 106" agreements to deliver more affordable housing and infrastructure.

Fire Minister Angela Smith joined forces with partners today (3rd August) to urge those affected by the forthcoming shake-up of fire safety legislation to take advantage of new guidance published by the Department...

Faith-based groups whose work promotes understanding and dialogue stand to gain access to a funding pot of £4.5 million with the launch of the second round of the Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund...

As part of its commitment to drive up standards of design and quality in all new developments, planning applications will require a Design and Access Statement from today (Thursday 10 August), Planning Minister ...

Defence Secretary, Des Browne, today highlighted the MoD's continuing commitment to the Armed Forces in Iraq, and outlined the steps taken to ensure they were provided with essential equipment.

'Care and Respect in Death' guidance is published