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  • The future of allotments

    The Department responds to suggestions that the review of local government’s statutory duties could threaten the future of allotments. A spokesperson…

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

  • Time for fair play for all on planning

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced proposals for a more localist and fairer way of providing sites for travellers, building …

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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

  • Growth plan to transform empty offices into new homes

    In a major effort to boost housing supply, dormant offices will be unshackled from a bureaucratic planning system so they can be transformed…

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

  • End in sight after ‘decades of dithering’ as government steps in to help secure future for Stonehenge

    Minister hails new Big Society approach to funding major capital projects

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

  • After ‘decades of dithering’, Government steps in to help secure future for Stonehenge

    ‘End in sight’ as Minister hails new Big Society approach to funding major capital projects.

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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

  • Minister's comments taken out of context

    News reports have claimed that Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has admitted that the poorest areas will be hit hardest by cuts. This…

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

  • Sir Ian Magee to lead new Geographic Information Group

    The first chairman of a new high level group to oversee and provide advice to government on the public sector’s requirements for Geographic …

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

  • Performance reward grant determination 2010 to 2011:2

    Details of the local area agreement reward performance grant paid to 11 councils on 31 March 2011

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  • Home Builders Federation 'one year on' conference

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Britain is a growing society. The number of households is set to keep on rising in the years to come…

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

  • Board members appointed to West Northamptonshire Development corporation

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has today announced two appointments to the Board of West Northamptonshire Development Corporation, the …

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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

  • Heritage Minister John Penrose lists Guards’ Chapel at former Chelsea Barracks following Review

    Minister for Tourism and Heritage John Penrose has listed, at Grade II, the chapel at the former Chelsea Barracks in London.

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

  • Guards’ Chapel at Chelsea Barracks listed Grade II following review

    Heritage Minister John Penrose lists chapel following review of 2009 decision. 

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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

  • Grant Shapps offers 'Build Now, Pay Later' deal to developers

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today offered developers a Build Now, Pay Later deal to get work started on thousands of new homes without…

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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

  • More new powers for councils to bust barriers

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark has today unveiled new powers for councils to hold Government to account and make sure requests from their…

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

  • £10 million funding for heritage sites announced

    Four sites across the UK to benefit from Lottery money.

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