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  • End of the line for dickey straps in Hammersmith?

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today outlined plans to give councils a new power to review and get rid of outdated byelaws.

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

  • Bypass Whitehall and scrap outdated byelaws

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today outlined plans to give councils a new power to review and revoke outdated byelaws. This means…

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

  • Ministers call on business to improve disabled access ahead of the 2012 Games

    In 2012 one million disabled visitors are expected in London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games bringing with them millions of pounds in business…

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

  • Fair deal for Travellers and the settled community

    Travellers who play by the rules will get the same rights as other mobile home residents under new plans.

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

  • Time for a fair deal for the Travelling and settled community

    Travellers who play by the rules will get the same rights as other mobile home residents and could benefit from more authorised sites under …

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

  • Brothers battle Taliban to uncover IED factory

    Lance Corporal Jimmy Leather, aged 28, and Lance Corporal Michael Leather, aged 22, both from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment…

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

  • Under-sea CO2 storage licensing plans published

    The Government today set out how it will license the storage of carbon dioxide under the sea bed, following responses to its recent consultation…

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

  • Welsh Secretary goes on the beat in Wrexham

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan MP has today [Friday 27 August] gone on the beat with police in Wrexham to find out more about issues…

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

  • Bureaucracy for summer fetes overruled by Eric Pickles

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has succeeded in his quest to ban the reams of forms, high costs and red tape getting in the way of communities…

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

  • Eric Pickles praises Halton for joining the recycling reward trend

    Eric Pickles has praised Halton Borough Council, in Runcorn and Widnes, for being the first northern council to adopt recycling rewards.

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

  • The new, simple, easy-to-use form to organise street parties has arrived!

    Organising a street party or summer fete has never been easier thanks to a new, simple, easy-to-use form.

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

  • Poppy eradication in Helmand gains momentum

    Speaking at the MOD’s Main Building yesterday, Philippa Brown, head of counter-narcotics at the international Provincial Reconstruction Team…

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

  • Deputy PM's Q&A with young people

    A transcript of a Q&A with young people given by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg at Number 10 on 24 July 2010.

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

  • Councils urged to cut street clutter

    Minister urge removal of unnecessary signs, railings and advertising hoardings in urban spaces.

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

  • Councils urged to cut street clutter

    Councils will today be urged to get rid of unnecessary signs, railings and advertising hoardings in a bid to make streets tidier and less confusing…

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

  • Our streets shouldn't be an obstacle course

    Call for councils to get rid of unnecessary clutter in a bid to make streets tidier and less confusing for motorists and pedestrians.

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

  • UK supports Nepal pride festival

    The British Ambassador, John Tucknott, and Embassy staff joined hands at the street parade in a show of support and solidarity with the sexual and gender minority communities of Nepal.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s Q&A with young people

    A transcript of a Q&A with young people given by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

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

  • Minister praises Dartford for binning fortnightly collections

    Bob Neill praised Dartford Council for listening to the public on keeping weekly bin collections alive on a visit to the area.

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

  • OCRS risk score changes take effect

    Changes to Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system will help improve targetting of offenders.

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