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  • Fire and Rescue National Framework for England

    Statement by Fire Minister Bob Neill on the new national fire and rescue framework

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

  • Community groups to bring 2,000 empty homes back to life with government help

    Community groups across the UK will be supported by government cash to bring almost 2,000 empty homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew…

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

  • UK's first self-build community to fast-track new homes

    Dedicated land and £30 million fund will offer tailor-made support for self build groups Plans for the nation’s first ever dedicated large-…

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

  • English housing survey bulletin: issue 7

    Bulletin about the English housing survey.

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  • Cities' economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    Government has agreed to devolve new powers to England’s largest cities in a series of unique deals that will help them invest in growth, improve…

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

  • Next steps to improve the planning system and support sustainable development

    Further moves to simplify the planning system and make it more accessible to people in communities were set out today by Planning Minister Greg…

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

  • 120 councils sign up to keep Right to Buy cash

    Authorities across the country commit to local one-for-one replacement Well over 100 councils across England have seized the opportunity to…

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

  • DCLG Annual Report and Accounts published

    The Department for Communities and Local Government has published its Annual Report and, for the first time, consolidated Group Accounts for…

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

  • Refusal of further temporary export licence for Joshua Reynolds’ Omai

    Sir Joshua Reynolds’ painting of Omai will stay in the UK following Culture Minister Ed Vaizey’s refusal to grant a temporary export licence

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

  • Housing help for military families

    Waiting list priority for wounded warriors and widows The families of those killed in the line of duty will be at the front of the queue for…

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

  • £1 million grant for Bomber Command Memorial

    Heritage Minister announces Government boost for Green Park monument.

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

  • Youth heritage summit begins

    Minister gives opening address at summit in historic Greenwich.

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

  • Park View 4 U from Lytham wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award

    Park View 4 U, a community group who mobilised people in their area to transform a once 'boggy field' into a community park where young people could channel their energy, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister…

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

  • Builders back the NewBuy Guarantee

    Study shows help for first-time buyers is making an impact.

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

  • Stalled building sites to get helping hand

    Small, family-run housebuilders could receive a multi-million pound boost to do their bit to Get Britain Building, Housing Minister Grant Shapps…

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

  • Grant Shapps backs Bill to criminalise tenancy fraud

    Tenancy cheats to “feel the full force of the law” Tenancy cheats who deny social homes to families in need will “feel the full force of the…

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

  • SME Green Deal roundtable: 20 June 2012

    A new group tasked with looking at how to deliver business models that enable SMEs and micro businesses to get involved in delivering the energy…

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

  • Michael Portillo announces £56 million endowment grants

    Arts and heritage organisations set to unlock £162 million

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

  • £1million to support retired Gurkha soldiers

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced the allocation of £1million of extra support to help the successful integration of retired…

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

  • The Audit Commission - Appointment of new Commissioner

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced that Robert Anderson has been appointed to the Audit Commission …

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