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  • 120 councils sign up to keep Right to Buy cash

    Authorities across the country commit to local one-for-one replacement Well over 100 councils across England have seized the opportunity to…

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

  • DCLG Annual Report and Accounts published

    The Department for Communities and Local Government has published its Annual Report and, for the first time, consolidated Group Accounts for…

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

  • Refusal of further temporary export licence for Joshua Reynolds’ Omai

    Sir Joshua Reynolds’ painting of Omai will stay in the UK following Culture Minister Ed Vaizey’s refusal to grant a temporary export licence

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

  • Housing help for military families

    Waiting list priority for wounded warriors and widows The families of those killed in the line of duty will be at the front of the queue for…

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

  • £1 million grant for Bomber Command Memorial

    Heritage Minister announces Government boost for Green Park monument.

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

  • Youth heritage summit begins

    Minister gives opening address at summit in historic Greenwich.

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

  • Park View 4 U from Lytham wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award

    Park View 4 U, a community group who mobilised people in their area to transform a once 'boggy field' into a community park where young people could channel their energy, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister…

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

  • Builders back the NewBuy Guarantee

    Study shows help for first-time buyers is making an impact.

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

  • Stalled building sites to get helping hand

    Small, family-run housebuilders could receive a multi-million pound boost to do their bit to Get Britain Building, Housing Minister Grant Shapps…

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

  • Grant Shapps backs Bill to criminalise tenancy fraud

    Tenancy cheats to “feel the full force of the law” Tenancy cheats who deny social homes to families in need will “feel the full force of the…

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

  • SME Green Deal roundtable: 20 June 2012

    A new group tasked with looking at how to deliver business models that enable SMEs and micro businesses to get involved in delivering the energy…

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

  • Michael Portillo announces £56 million endowment grants

    Arts and heritage organisations set to unlock £162 million

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

  • £1million to support retired Gurkha soldiers

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced the allocation of £1million of extra support to help the successful integration of retired…

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

  • The Audit Commission - Appointment of new Commissioner

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced that Robert Anderson has been appointed to the Audit Commission …

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

  • Rock Starr's home saved with a little help from his friends

    A tide of community support has saved Ringo Starr’s childhood home from the wrecking ball.

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

  • Eric Pickles flies Falklands flag to mark 'Liberation Day'

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles raised the flag of the Falkland Islands today outside the Department for Communities and Local Government…

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

  • Funding boost for strong homelessness safety net

    Cash to help advice service continue Advice and support services for frontline staff helping families facing the real and frightening prospect…

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the Energy Efficiency Directive

    Edward Davey said: “I greatly welcome the agreement reached on the Energy Efficiency Directive and want to congratulate the Danish Presidency…

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

  • Green Deal Oversight Body and Ombudsman Announced

    Gemserv wins contract for oversight of Green Deal Ombudsman Services Ltd to act as the Ombudsman and Investigation service for Green Deal…

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the Energy Efficiency Directive

    Edward Davey said: “I greatly welcome the agreement reached on the Energy Efficiency Directive and want to congratulate the Danish Presidency on their successful handling of a complex and rapidly mov...

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