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  • Time to stop the councillor pay hikes at time of public pay freeze

    The new government is pledging greater openness and transparency on councillor allowances.

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

  • Saving lives, restoring hope in Haiti

    Supporting the work of medical aid charity Merlin

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  • Science, Innovation and the Economy

    Good morning. It may not have been a great Summer for football but it has certainly been a great Summer for science. The Royal Society has…

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

  • Cutting council paperwork

    Grant Shapps has given councils the freedom to improve how they are run without holding expensive and extensive consultations.

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

  • New government makes housing design a top priority

    Grant Shapps has called on the country’s architects to ensure their great designs deliver more benefits for the local community.

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

  • Housing design awards 2010

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction Thank you Gareth [Capner] for that introduction and whilst…

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, at the Lord Mayor's Private Equity and Venture Capital Dinner

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Stop and search powers under the Terrorism Act 2000 (section 44): Home Secretary's statement

    This oral statement was made by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Mrs Theresa May, in the House of Commons on 8 July 2010 at…

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

  • Dr Lintott appointed as Trustee of the National Maritime Museum

    Dr Christopher Lintott is appointed as a Trustee of the National Maritime Museum.

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

  • New plan locks-in radical decentralisation course

    A new action plan for the radical shift of power from Whitehall to local councils and communities that will make the Big Society part of every…

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

  • Rail Freight Group annual conference

    How best government can provide the right conditions for rail freight to grow and flourish, and be an important part of the future of transport.

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

  • Requirement for local councils to consult local people: ministerial letter

    Ministerial letter to councils about their freedom to take a light-touch approach to consultations

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech at the LGA annual conference in Bournemouth

    Introduction Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here. The LGA conference is certainly getting its money worth out of the coalition - I’m pleased…

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

  • Huhne to overturn ban on councils selling green electricity

    Carbon footprint for England's local councils revealed

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

  • Don't waste money on excessive consultation says Shapps

    The new Government has today stripped away another layer of costly red tape by freeing councils to improve how they are run without holding …

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

  • Eric Pickles pledges to end mismanagement of European funding

    The Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles MP, today pledged to end the mismanagement of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The Communities…

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

  • Eric Pickles unveils radical plan for town halls to help cut red tape

    A radical plan to banish nonsense red tape and repeal unnecessary laws was unveiled by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today. In a speech…

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

  • Local Government Association conference: 6 July 2010

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Can I start by congratulating Dame Margaret and Sir Jeremy on their elevation…

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

  • Anaerobic digestion - realising the potential

    Government invites discussion on the future of energy from waste Climate Change Minister Greg Barker and Environment Minister Lord Henley are…

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

  • Anaerobic digestion: Realising the potential

    Government invites discussion on the future of energy from waste.

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