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  • Remembering the testimony of Holocaust survivors

    Stephen Williams speaks of the importance of remembering, ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day which is held worldwide on 27 January.

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

  • Making it easier to set up new town and parish councils

    New measures to remove the bureaucratic burdens faced by community groups wanting to set up a town or parish council.

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

  • Bristol steps up effort to end female genital mutilation

    Stephen Williams hears testimony from project workers about vital work in Bristol to end the practice of female genital mutilation.

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

  • Councils receive £3 billion reward for getting the country building

    Councils have received almost £3.4 billion through the New Homes Bonus for building over 800,000 more homes, Housing Minister confirms.

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

  • Communities ministers wish the Jewish community a happy Chanukah 2014

    The Secretary of State and Minister for Faith Eric Pickles and Communities Ministers send messages of good wishes for the Jewish holiday.

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

  • Stephen Williams launches restoration programme of First World War Muslim burial ground

    The new peace garden will provide a lasting tribute to those that gave their life for Britain 100 years ago.

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

  • £23 million to help homeless turn around their lives

    The government has announced £23 million of funding to help the homeless.

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

  • Government launches consultation into mandatory reporting of FGM

    Further details unveiled of funding recipients and new unit to tackle female genital mutilation

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

  • Funding for frontline projects in fight to end female genital mutilation

    Communities Minister announces 17 projects to receive a share of £270,000 to help end FGM by creating a network of community champions.

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

  • Pupils share First World War experiences

    Pupils home from the Western Front share First World War experiences with Communities Minister.

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

  • Communities Minister pays visit to restoration of Cold War icon

    Progress on restoration of a registered community asset, the Grade II-listed air traffic control tower at Greenham Common US Air Force base.

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

  • £3.4 million boost for communities to save a local building or asset

    Five community buildings to receive government boost to help them reopen to the public or transform their existing use.

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

  • Stephen Williams joins pupils in remembering First World War

    On Armistice Day (11 Nov) the Communities Minister joined pupils hosting their Last Post event to mark the centenary of the First World War.

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

  • Milestone reached as community rights uses hit 3,000

    More than 1,500 buildings, assets and green spaces are listed and 1,200 neighbourhood plans are well underway.

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

  • Multi-faith groups remember the fallen of World War One

    Volunteers from Sikh, Muslim and Hindu communities come together to commemorate the fallen of World War One.

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

  • Community events sound Last Post to remember First World War

    The Last Post, a mass participation music project for 200 communities to mark the Centenary of the First World War, starts this week.

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

  • Farm Terrace allotments: judicial review

    Government response to the judgement of the judicial review on the Watford allotment disposal order.

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

  • £23 million to get more neighbourhood plans across England

    New funding to encourage more communities to get involved in neighbourhood planning.

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

  • Messages for Diwali 2014

    Communities Ministers Stephen Williams and Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon send best wishes to all of those celebrating Diwali.

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

  • Ensuring inclusive design in our public spaces

    Stephen Williams met with key professional bodies, challenging them to do more to make buildings, streets and public space more inclusive.

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