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From Andrew Stunell OBE
  • Farmers should be able to offer affordable homes on the farm

    Councils should amend their existing planning policies to make it easier for disused farm buildings to be converted into affordable homes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade

    Race Equalities Minister Andrew Stunell commemorates the abolition of the slave trade.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic flag flies at Eland House

    The Agitos - the flag of the Paralympics - was proudly raised today by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell and two members of the disAbility…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response to Daily Mail claims about the green belt

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell said: “The Green Belt provides an important protection against urban sprawl, providing a ‘green lung…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Andrew Stunell urges councils to give voluntary sector a leading role

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has told local authorities that there is no excuse for leaving the voluntary and community sector behind…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister calls on racist footballers to face sack

    Race Equalities Minister Andrew Stunell has called on football clubs to sack players found guilty of racist behaviour. Speaking in Liverpool…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unpublished research reports: building, planning and the environment

    Statement by Andrew Stunell on publication plans for unpublished research reports

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Love Your Local Market to return next year

    Markets Minister Andrew Stunell confirmed the government would support another year of the highly successful Love Your Local Market event at…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Community groups to bring 2,000 empty homes back to life with government help

    Community groups across the UK will be supported by government cash to bring almost 2,000 empty homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More than £30 million for communities taking over valued services and assets

    Community groups wanting to bid to run local services or buy their local shop, library or pub will benefit from more than £30 million of new…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Andrew Stunell sets out the stall for new Sheffield market

    Minister closes Love Your Local Market Fortnight with visit to site of new indoor market Markets Minister Andrew Stunell saw the exciting developments…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Community Right to Challenge comes into force

    From today more communities will be able to bid to take over local services they think they can run differently and better as the Community …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles launches National Market Day

    Apprentice star gives top tips to over 1,000 new traders.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Apprentice star's top 10 tips for market stall start ups

    Corbally and Pickles in call to back Love Your Local Market fortnight.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tighter checks to keep cowboy builders out

    New measures have been put in place to help protect people from cowboy builders, Communities Minister Andrew Stunell announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £145 million boost to help communities tackle empty homes

    A further multi-million pound cash boost for communities will help tackle the blight of empty properties and bring thousands of homes back into…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Online map showcases community services

    Community and voluntary groups across the country are being encouraged to showcase how they are driving improvements in local services on a …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes British Sikhs a happy Vaisakhi

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes Happy Vaisakhi to all British Sikh communities celebrating the start of the New Year. Andrew Stunell…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes Christians a happy Easter: 2012

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell reflects on new beginnings and the spirit of helping others as he wishes Christians across the nation a …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling inequalities for Gypsy and Traveller communities

    Government commitments to tackle ingrained inequalities and promote fairness for Gypsy and Traveller communities were unveiled by Communities…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government