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  • New powers will put faith groups at the centre of their communities

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today urged faith groups to make use of new powers in the Government’s Localism Bill to end their reliance…

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

  • Sussex flag flies above Whitehall to mark Sussex Day

    The flag representing the historic county of Sussex has been hoisted above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day on 16 June.

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

  • Big Society fund pays out £81million to 727 charities

    Charities across England have been awarded a total of £81 million in the third wave of payouts from the £107 million Transition Fund.

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

  • Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011

    Congratulations to all local government and fire service staff who have had their commitment and dedication reflected in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

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

  • Volunteers save local Tourist Information Point

    Dedicated volunteers in the town of Easingwold, North Yorkshire, have worked together to keep their local Tourist Information Point open.

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

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2011

    The 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours List is published today recognising outstanding achievement and service across the whole of the UK.

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

  • Anfield Breckside Community Council win Big Society Award

    Anfield Breckside Community Council, an organisation that engages and supports local people to bring about change in their area, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Kent

    The Viscount De L'Isle, MBE is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Kent.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Kent

    Viscount De L'Isle, MBE is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Kent.

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

  • Andrew Stunell meets the young advisors of Waltham Forest

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell met with the Young Advisors getting involved in the Big Society in Waltham Forest.

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

  • More support for voluntary and community groups campaigning to save local assets

    Planning Minister Greg Clark today outlined more support for voluntary and community groups campaigning to save much-loved local assets such…

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

  • Communities get power to protect green spaces

    People are to be given the ability to protect environmentally and locally important special green spaces, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles…

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

  • New powers for communities to cleanse their streets of clutter

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today called on residents to unite and decide how they will use new powers to do a spring clean of…

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

  • Wiltshire flag flies above Whitehall

    The flag representing the historic county of Wiltshire has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend unveiled

    Everything you need to know about the national celebration in 2012. A celebratory long weekend of parties and pageantry will mark The Queen…

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

  • Diocese of Durham

    Approval of the nomination of the Very Reverend Justin Portal Welby, MA, Hon FCT, Dean of Liverpool, for election as Bishop of Durham.

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

  • Positive reaction to new powers brings more communities eager to bring growth, jobs and homes to their neighbourhood

    Dozens more communities eager to test radical new rights that will give local people much greater ability to bring growth and shape development…

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

  • Suffolk flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Suffolk has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Royal wedding sparks street party fever for the Big Lunch

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has today revealed new figures showing that the Royal Wedding has sparked ‘street party fever’ with a 280…

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

  • Lottery raises £600m for London 2012

    The National Lottery has achieved more than 80 per cent of its target for funding the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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