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  • Greg Barker key note speech at launch of Green Deal Skills Alliance

    Check against delivery I’d like to thank the Green Deal Skills Alliance for inviting me to this event, which formally launches their partnership…

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

  • Greg Barker Keynote Speech - Launch of the Green Deal Skills Alliance

    Climate Change Minister Greg Barker gave the keynote address at an event to officially launch the Green Deal Skills Alliance. Highlighting …

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

  • Up to 2 years behind bars proposed for tenancy cheats

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today made proposals to help ensure tenancy cheats who deny social homes to families in need will face justice…

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

  • Bob Neill gives more councils the go-ahead to tackle historic pay inequalities

    Communities Minister Bob Neill has today given more councils the go-ahead to tackle historic pay inequalities. Thousands of local government…

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

  • DCLG's work during the Christmas recess 2011

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Mr Eric Pickles): I would like to update Hon. Members on the main items of business…

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

  • Essex already winning from the London 2012 Olympic Games

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles was in Essex today to see first-hand how the county is already an Olympic winner from London 2012 Games this…

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

  • New site funding offers fairer deal for Travellers and the settled community

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell today (7 January 2012) announced the successful bids for £60 million of funding that will provide hundreds…

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

  • Heat scheme hots up

    Umbrella company and holiday cottages are first two successful applicants to low carbon heating incentive Umbrella supplier Booth Brothers …

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

  • Our World War 2 heritage further protected as John Penrose lists Block C at Bletchley Park where Enigma Code was cracked

    Building at Bletchley Park used to break the Enigma Code and which contributed to the allied victory in the Second World War listed Grade II

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

  • £55 million to help cultural organisations build endowments

    Michael Portillo to chair Endowment Fund panel.

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

  • Councils given the freedom to stop people playing the social housing system

    The sense of injustice associated with the system for social housing is finally coming to an end, Housing Minister Grant Shapps said today. …

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

  • Feed-in tariff appeal: Statement by DECC spokesperson

    On the FITs appeal, A DECC spokesperson said: “We have lodged grounds of appeal with the Court of Appeal. We hope that permission will be granted…

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

  • New deal will help older people live at home for longer

    Helping older people to continue living comfortably in their own homes.

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

  • New Year's Honours 2012

    Congratulations to all those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary sector whose hard work and dedication have been recognised…

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

  • Response to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) report on the housing strategy

    Housing minister Grant Shapps responds to the IPPR report on the Housing Strategy Dear Sir, The IPPR’s proposals just don’t stack up. It seems…

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

  • Funding boost towards national No Second Night Out pledge

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has hailed the first steps toward a national network of homelessness support as £8 million grant funding was allocated…

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

  • Review to examine institutional investment in private rented homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today confirmed that Sir Adrian Montague will lead a review of barriers to investment in rented homes. The…

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

  • Grant Shapps launches £420 million fund to get Britain building again in 2012

    Thousands of desperately needed homes will be built across the country thanks to a £420 million fund to unlock stalled sites and get Britain…

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

  • Revitalised Right to Buy will unleash a new generation of home ownership

    A revitalised Right to Buy will unleash a new generation of home ownership and ensure every home sold is replaced, Housing Minister Grant Shapps…

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

  • DCLG Director General appointed

    The Department for Communities and Local Government has today appointed Peter Schofield as Director-General for Neighbourhoods. Peter Schofield…

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