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  • One public estate conference

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. I am particularly pleased to be able to address this conference today. I am also very grateful to …

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

  • Free advice for communities to support neighbourhood planning

    Communities are getting a supportive boost to help make their neighbourhood vision a reality through a new scheme offering free access to expert…

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

  • First communities to use powers to bring growth, jobs and homes to their neighbourhoods

    The first communities to test radical new rights to give local people much greater ability to shape development in their area have been announced…

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

  • An efficient property strategy in the public sector

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Opening Thank you for inviting me to speak here. Estate and property efficiency in the public sector…

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

  • Boost for voluntary and community groups as funding is extended

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark has confirmed that funding for vital community projects through the Communitybuilders scheme will continue…

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

  • Sustainable Communities Act

    I have today launched a consultation on new, light-touch, regulations to govern the implementation of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007…

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

  • Planning for growth

    The Minister of State for Decentralisation (Mr. Greg Clark): The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today issued a call to action on growth,…

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

  • Confederation of British Industry annual dinner 2011

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. As you’ll know, this week’s Budget will set out the Government’s plans …

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

  • Community refuse to call time on their local

    Local residents in Hudswell village in North Yorkshire have got together to save their community pub.

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

  • Think outside of 'identikit Legoland homes'

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today called on architects and housebuilders to “think outside the identikit Legoland box” and make sure their…

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

  • Eric Pickles outlines action plan to support the voluntary and community sector

    Community groups, local residents and voluntary sector organisations will benefit from powerful new rights designed to transform the way that…

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

  • Local decisions: a fairer future for social housing

    I am today publishing a paper which sets out the next steps in the Government’s reform of the social housing system, in light of the responses…

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

  • Grant Shapps confirms merger of key design organisations

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today confirmed that two leading bodies in design are to merge their activities on design for housing - giving…

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

  • Communities to lead local growth

    Putting power into the hands of local people to shape their neighbourhoods will help to ensure growth that is sustainable, responsible and green.

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

  • New boost for community ownership as Government releases central hold on local assets

    Local communities will get the freedom to sell, rent or share community owned assets bought with central government money, such as council buildings…

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

  • Have your say on new community rights to challenge and run local services

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark today opened a consultation on how revolutionary new rights for communities should work in practice.

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

  • Planning for growth

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. All nations are shaped by geography and history. America is founded on …

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

  • Making neighbourhood planning work

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Planning is more than a job: it is a vocation. It helps people articulate…

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

  • Next steps on the road to zero carbon

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps says the government is on track to turn its commitment for greener homes into a reality.

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

  • New legislation will extend the Right to Build across the country

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced that the new Localism Bill will extend a new Community Right to Build across England. Previously…

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