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The areas shortlisted to become the first flagship housing zones in England are announced.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Melanie Dawes has been appointed Permanent Secretary for the Department for Communities and Local Government.
New measures to remove the bureaucratic burdens faced by community groups wanting to set up a town or parish council.
Communities will have information at their fingertips thanks to a new plain English guide to the planning system.
Brandon Lewis announces new powers that will make it easier for residents to take control of their neighbourhood.
Communities Secretary congratulates individuals from local government, fire, housing and the voluntary sector.
New reforms to reduce bureaucracy for house builders and measures to protect tenants introduced in the latest Statement of New Regulation.
Significant progress has been made in partnership with the community in tackling antisemitism.
Councils are being urged to use their business rates powers to increase access to free-to-use cash machines on high streets and in town centres.
Communities Secretary and Minister for Faith Eric Pickles wishes everyone a very merry Christmas.
Eric Pickles launches new scheme to champion innovation.
Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announces extra investment for councils to help them build new affordable homes across the country.
Stephen Williams hears testimony from project workers about vital work in Bristol to end the practice of female genital mutilation.
The government's Troubled Families programme has now helped turn around the lives of over 85,000 of the hardest to help households.
New homes should be connected to vital utility services more quickly under plans announced by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis.
Latest figures from Public Health England show that flu is now circulating in the community with an increase in both children and adult cases.
Provisional local government finance settlement for 2015 to 2016 has been published.
Councils have received almost £3.4 billion through the New Homes Bonus for building over 800,000 more homes, Housing Minister confirms.
Commissioners will take control of grant making within the council and will approve any sale or disposal of property.
More than £410 million will be spent by local partners on major projects across the country.
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