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  • Older people helped to live independently thanks to government funding

    National and local FirstStop information and advice service to help older people live independently.

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

  • Funding for frontline projects in fight to end female genital mutilation

    Communities Minister announces 17 projects to receive a share of £270,000 to help end FGM by creating a network of community champions.

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

  • New measures will provide thousands of new homes

    Thousands of new homes will be provided following a range of government measures.

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

  • Pickles cuts stealth taxes on new homes and boosts small builders

    Eric Pickles offers a boost to the country’s small house builders, slashing the cost of building a new home.

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

  • Pupils share First World War experiences

    Pupils home from the Western Front share First World War experiences with Communities Minister.

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

  • Funding awarded to improve local services and save over £900 million

    Minister announces £89.4 million investment in service improvements which will save over £900 million in the long-term.

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

  • Communities Minister pays visit to restoration of Cold War icon

    Progress on restoration of a registered community asset, the Grade II-listed air traffic control tower at Greenham Common US Air Force base.

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

  • Eric Pickles urges people of England to fly flags to celebrate their pride and identity

    The Secretary of State called on the people of England to come together and fly their nation's flag with pride.

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

  • Government clampdown on fraud

    Lord Ahmad announces extra funding for a range of council-led projects to claw back billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money lost to fraud.

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

  • Councils should use valuable housing stock to build more homes

    Councils should sell vacant buildings and reinvest the money to get the country building.

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

  • Ministers welcome public services improvement report

    Ministers have welcomed a new independent report into how local public services can improve to put people first and keep Council Tax down.

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

  • Online guide to help communities learn about their shared WW1 history

    New online guide to help communities learn about their shared First World War history.

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

  • Serious breaches found in spending by Social Enterprise North West

    Department for Communities and Local Government issues demand notice to claw back £1.4 million of taxpayers’ money.

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

  • Government action to help eliminate violence against women and girls

    The government today (25 November 2014) announced a £10 million fund to support women’s refuges in 100 areas across England.

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

  • First World War hero honoured at Whitehall

    Tributes for Lieutenant Frank de Pass, the first person of the Jewish faith and the first Indian Army Officer to receive the Victoria Cross.

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

  • Superfast broadband boost for the Isles of Scilly

    Lord Ahmad welcomes arrival of superfast broadband making the islands amongst some of the best connected islands in the world.

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

  • Secretary of State welcomes launch of interfaith website

    Eric Pickles welcomes launch of new website dedicated to promoting tolerance and understanding of faith and the work of interfaith organisations.

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

  • Minister signs £190 million Tees Valley Growth Deal

    Funding to provide major boost to Tees Valley economy by creating 1,000 jobs, building up to 1,500 homes and strenghening transport links.

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

  • 700,000 new homes under this government

    There are now 700,000 more homes in England than in 2009, with the number of empty homes at a 10-year low.

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

  • Government acts to improve e-cigarette safety

    The government has put forward a number of tips to help consumers stay safe.

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