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From The Rt Hon Don Foster
  • £9.5 million to support hundreds of communities to create neighbourhood plans

    A new 2-year programme will help communities to develop their neighbourhood plans.

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

  • Historic first as neighbourhood plan is voted in by community

    Eden in Cumbria becomes the first area in the country to adopt a neighbourhood plan.

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

  • Community libraries continue to grow

    Communities Minister Don Foster has given his backing to the growth of community libraries.

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

  • Improving new build homes to cut energy bills

    Communities Minister Don Foster has committed to improving energy efficiency levels in new homes that will save up to £100 per year in bills.

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

  • Ecobuild 2013

    Speech by Communities Minister Don Foster at the Ecobuild green building conference and exhibition.

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

  • Ministers visit Cumbria ahead of country’s first neighbourhood planning referendum

    Eden in Cumbria is to hold the country's first neighbourhood planning referendum next week.

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

  • Don Foster sees new fire cadets put through their paces

    Communities Minister sees how some of the £10 million of government funding for voluntary youth groups nationwide is being spent.

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

  • Markets of the year 2013 awards winners announced

    Communities Minister Don Foster and Apprentice finalist and market trader Adam Corbally presented awards to a host of UK towns for having the country’s best markets.

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

  • Community libraries: guidance from the Arts Council

    The Arts Council has published a report looking at how communities are getting involved in the running and management of local libraries.

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

  • Love Life Live Lent: interactive launch in Parliament for new Lent resource

    The impressive role played by volunteers throughout 2012 including during the Olympics and Paralympics is inspiring Love Life Live Lent.

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

  • Why we must continue to tackle far right extremism head on

    Speech by Don Foster to council leaders at the first meeting of the national special interest group on the far right.

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

  • Cutting red tape will save homeowners £240 on DIY electrical jobs, says Don Foster

    Government moves to scrap the requirement to get simple and low risk electrical works approved will save money for householders.

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

  • Changes to the building regulations

    Written Ministerial Statement by The Right Honourable Don Foster MP on changes to the building regulations regime in England.

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

  • Funding boost will help "stop the rot" of empty homes

    Don Foster has announced the opening of bidding for a share of £300 million.

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

  • National Empty Homes conference 2012

    Speech by Don Foster to the annual National Empty Homes conference.

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

  • Don Foster hails localism progress

    Don Foster welcomed a huge response from neighbourhood groups interested in using new powers to save local assets or take over services.

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

  • Don Foster hails localism progress

    Communities Minister Don Foster has welcomed a huge response from neighbourhood groups interested in using new powers to save much-loved local assets or take over services.

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

  • Independent panel to help government cut housebuilding red tape and boost growth

    New independent group of building industry experts to simplify the mass of rules imposed on developers and housebuilders.

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

  • More Green Flag Awards for great local parks

    The Green Flag Awards - an annual ‘MOT’ inspection for parks on aspects like safety and cleanliness - are to continue as Communities Minister…

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

  • New 'Community Shares' to boost local services

    Communities Minister Don Foster today launched a new Community Shares Unit to help local people claim a stake and become part owners of much…

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