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  • Government puts life into Nantwich site derelict for 25 years

    Plans to turn derelict gas works into new homes and leisure facilities get the go-ahead.

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

  • Joint venture established to run the Planning Portal

    DCLG has entered into a joint venture with TerraQuest Limited, setting up a new company to run the Planning Portal.

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

  • Julian Ashby reappointed to regulation committee

    Housing Minister Brandon Lewis today confirmed the reappointment of Julian Ashby as chairman of the Homes and Communities Agency’s Regulation Committee.

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

  • Boosting the Great British high street

    High streets across the country will be better equipped to meet the needs of their customers.

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

  • New agreement means thousands of new homes in Leicestershire

    Housing Minister annouces multi-million pound deal to ensure a 4,000-home development will get started within the next month.

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

  • Thousands of granny flats benefiting from Council Tax cut

    More than 2,400 homes have benefited from the new discounts across the country.

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

  • Ensuring leaseholders get a fair deal

    Aspiring homeowners looking to buy leasehold properties will have all the information they need at their fingertips under plans announced today by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles.

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

  • Cheers all round for Community Pubs Day

    Ministers announce measures designed to bolster the Great British Pub and protect it for future generations.

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

  • Tenant involvement could save millions says Communities Minister Stephen Williams

    Two new reports show that involving residents in decision making helps improve the standard of housing services.

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

  • Better homes and bungalows for Britain's older people

    Older people should be given a greater choice where to live during their retirement under plans outlined today.

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

  • Targeted action for Community Clear Up day as part of national spring clean

    Communities are today rolling up their sleeves to participate in a national spring clean to help spruce up our favourite public places in time for summer.

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

  • Projects creating jobs across England to benefit from locally-led funding

    Projects that will create thousands of jobs across England can now apply for funding to get their scheme off the ground.

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

  • Boost for business as government backs new enterprise zones

    The government outlines plans to launch 2 new enterprise zones while extending several more of the thriving business hubs.

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

  • Twelve coastal towns to boost their local economies

    The first pioneering towns to pilot dedicated coastal teams that will kick-start local economies and create jobs have been announced.

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

  • No council should end a tenant’s Right to Buy

    Housing Minister Brandon Lewis pledged to protect the Right to Buy of thousands of tenants.

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

  • £3 million fund means thousands more tenants will have working smoke alarms

    Fire Minister announces boost to support the delivery of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to privately rented homes.

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

  • Historic 1930s lido wins coastal heritage photo competition

    Grange-over-Sands lido has won our coastal heritage photo competition after receiving the highest number of public votes.

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

  • Budget measures will deliver thousands of homes and jobs

    Hundreds of thousands of homes and jobs will be delivered through a package of measures announced in today’s Budget.

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

  • Dedicated housing finance support for local authorities

    The government will be working with Keith House and Natalie Elphicke to implement a Housing Finance Institute.

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

  • Ministers back plan for better local services

    Ministers have backed proposals to extend the approach of the successful Troubled Families programme into other local services.

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