Sentences with phrase «council by central government»

One of the most disturbing political news stories of the year had to be the takeover of Tower Hamlets council by central government after the spectacular conviction by an electoral court of the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, for electoral fraud.

Not exact matches

«CN Rail has expressed a desire to transport bitumen by rail,» said the memo, sent from Wayne Wouters, the Clerk of the Privy Council Office, the central department in government serving Harper's office and cabinet.

Although houses were built by local councils, funding came from the central government so the political decision to no longer do so was taken in Westminster; hence my formulation UK government.

The twelve judges of the Constitutional Court (appointed by the Spanish parliament, central Government and the General Council of the Judiciary) took nearly four years to deal with the appeal, generating constant uncertainty regarding the final outcome.

Despite the council receiving the funds from central government, as confirmed by the Bureau, Diana said the council has now told her «the money is not coming».

The prime minister announced that disused land owned by central government could house up to 100,000 new homes, and 60,000 more could be build on council land.

Councils will have greater powers to champion their residents» rights without being held back by central government targets, under new plans unveiled today.

Local government is financed by grants from central government funds, business rates, council tax, and, increasingly, fees and charges such as those from on - street parking.

Commenting on the Conservative Party's proposals to force local authorities to hold a referendum each time they increase council tax by more than a central government controlled level, Director of Unlock Democracy, Peter Facey said:

The Chancellor announced a major transfer of power from central to local government by allowing councils to retain the billions of pounds they raise from business rates.

The Labour letter was followed by a statement from Northamptonshire's seven Conservative MPs saying they had «no faith» in the administration of the council and that central government was not to blame for the situation.

Central government funding for the police will be reduced by 20 per cent over four years, and once likely council tax precepts are factored in, the reduction is 14 per cent.

Cardiff Central MP Jenny Willott also accused Ed Miliband of talking down a Cardiff City Deal, after talks were initiated by the Coalition Government following months of inaction by the Labour - run Cardiff Council.

By the end of this parliament, councils» funding from central government will have been cut by 33 By the end of this parliament, councils» funding from central government will have been cut by 33 by 33 %.

«Councils continue to face significant funding pressures, amid further cuts to funding by central government.

Defending local authorities track record on monitoring air pollution, and LGA spokesperson said: «Councils follow guidelines on monitoring air pollution which are laid down by central government.

Saera Carter, vice chair of Stoke Poges Parish Council, responding to today's verdict, said it is disappointing for communities that have been «bullied and ignored» by central government under its «flawed» free schools programme.

In this country, taxes are paid by business organizations and individuals to the central government agency, developed governments, and local councils.

It urges that the powers and responsibilities of city councils and town boards in relation to those of central government be reviewed with the objective of further clarifying these and identifying what additional responsibilities can be assumed by these bodies.

Mayor Celia Wade - Brown said Wellington City Council's ability to bid for international conferences is greatly assisted by Central Government support.

From an IT perspective, since all UK local councils are so tightly regulated by central government that they must run all their services in just about identical ways, then joining together in some way makes a lot of sense.

The Gurang Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (GLC), worked with three native title claim groups from central Queensland, the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) and 16 local governments, represented by MacDonnells Law, to develop a template for future ILUA negotiations.

The ILUAs address cooperative planning and co-management between the Territory Government and local Indigenous people, and were made by Northern Territory Chief Minister and representatives of the Northern Land Council (NLC) and Central Land Council (CLC).26

[231] I therefore encourage the Government to work with the Northern and Central Land Councils to ensure there is agreement on valuation of land and a fair amount of rent is paid to the communities affected by the five - year leases.

This is a central undertaking by all governments through the National Framework of Principles for Government Service Delivery to Indigenous Australians, as agreed at the Council of Australian Governments meeting ingovernments through the National Framework of Principles for Government Service Delivery to Indigenous Australians, as agreed at the Council of Australian Governments meeting inGovernments meeting in June 2004.

[46] The sources relied upon by the Government include: the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare, The evaluation of income management in the Northern Territory (2010); Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Report on the Northern Territory Emergency Response Redesign Consultations (2009); Cultural and Indigenous Research Centre Australia (CIRCA), Report on the NTER Redesign Engagement Strategy and Implementation, (2009); Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Final Stores Post Licensing Monitoring Report (2009); Central Land Council, NTER: Perspectives from Six Communities (2008); and analysis of Centrelink data (Rita Markwell, Adviser to Minister Macklin, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Email sent to stakeholders, 18 December 2009).