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  • Bomber Command Memorial foundation stone laid

    The memorial, which is due to be completed in 2012 ahead of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, has been designed by architect Liam O’Connor and…

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

  • Suffragan See of Ebbsfleet

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Jonathan Mark Richard Baker, MA, MPhil, Principal Pusey House and Honorary Curate of Oxford St Thomas, in the diocese of Oxford, to the Suffragan See of Ebbsfleet, in the…

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

  • Suffragan See of Richborough

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Norman Banks, MA, Vicar of Walsingham, Houghton and Barsham, in the diocese of Norwich, and Chaplain to The Queen, to the Suffragan See of Richborough, in the Diocese of …

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

  • Eric Pickles tells councils to come and join the party

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles urges councils to cut red tape and bust common street party myths.

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

  • Huntingdonshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Huntingdonshire 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

  • Don't let health and safety myths get in the way of Royal Wedding celebrations

    With one week to go until the Royal Wedding, Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today reassured communities across the country that …

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

  • Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes Christians a happy Easter: 2011

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell praises the contribution of Christians to local communities across the nation and wishes them, and those…

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

  • Eric Pickles urges England to fly the flag for St George's Day

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today called on the people of England to fly their nation’s flag with pride to mark St George’s Day this …

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

  • Shropshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Shropshire 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

  • Lord Lieutenant for Argyll and Bute

    Patrick Loudon McIain Stewart has been appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Argyll and Bute.

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

  • Diocese of Lincoln

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Christopher Lowson for election as Bishop of Lincoln.

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

  • Churches Conservation Trust

    Brian McHenry, Jane Weeks and Duncan Wilson OBE may be re-appointed as Members of the Churches Conservation Trust.

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

  • Prime Minister busts the myths on red tape for Royal Wedding street parties

    The Prime Minister David Cameron has said today that people planning a Royal Wedding street party should be able to organise their celebrations…

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

  • Rutland flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Rutland 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

  • Disability Challengers wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    Disability Challengers - a Surrey based children's charity offering exciting activities and play opportunities for disabled children and young people - is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Building a new culture of social responsibility

    Baroness Warsi made a speech about social responsibility at a Catholic bishops' conference on 6 April 2011.

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

  • Social Mobility Strategy launched

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has unveiled the Coalition Government’s Social Mobility Strategy.

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

  • Social mobility charities put in charge of fund for the poorest children

    Michael Gove has appointed 2 leaders in social mobility to manage the Education Endowment Fund for disadvantaged children.

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

  • Next steps in turning the civil service into a ‘Civic Service’

    In May 2010 the coalition government committed to encouraging more civil servants to volunteer and turn the civil service into a 'Civic Service'.

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

  • University participation statistics

    “To remain internationally competitive and drive social mobility we need young people with the best skills. These figures reflect the high aspirations…

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