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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
  • Council spending

    Letter from Brandon Lewis to the Mayor of Liverpool about how councils can deliver sensible savings.

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

  • London to pilot greater property owner leadership in high streets

    London to be given powers giving property owners greater role in revitalising high streets.

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

  • Fire service could save millions by improving how it buys kit

    The fire and rescue service could save millions by improving the way it sources and purchases firefighting clothing and equipment.

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

  • Local government pension scheme regulations

    Written ministerial statement by Brandon Lewis on the local government pension scheme.

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

  • Audit Commission abolition on course to save taxpayers over £1 billion

    Closure of Audit Commission to save over £1 billion and deliver coalition pledge to reduce bureaucratic public bodies.

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

  • Brandon Lewis responds to Daily Mail claims about bin collections

    Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis responds to claims in the Daily Mail about bin collections.

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

  • Eric Pickles flies flag for Commonwealth Day

    The Department for Communities and Local Government is taking part in Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth.

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

  • Charges for household recycling centres

    Letter from Brandon Lewis and Dan Rogerson to Norfolk County Council about their plans to charge for household recycling centres.

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

  • Charges for household recycling centres

    Letter from Brandon Lewis and Dan Rogerson to Northamptonshire County Council about their plans to charge for household recycling centres.

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

  • Localising Council Tax support grant

    Letter from Brandon Lewis to local authority leaders about the localising Council Tax support grant.

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

  • First monthly meeting with insurance industry on flooding

    Ministers met insurance industry leaders to discuss how the industry is stepping up to help hard-working people affected by the floods.

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

  • Government to host insurance industry flood response meeting

    Ministers and insurance industry leaders will discuss how the insurance industry is helping people affected by flooding.

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

  • Brandon Lewis' statement on sandbags

    Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis' statement on sandbags.

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

  • Local government finance: rural services

    Written ministerial statement by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis on local government finance rural services.

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

  • Local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015

    Speech by Brandon Lewis on the local government finance settlement.

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

  • More support for communities affected by floods

    Communities affected by severe weather will benefit from enhanced support to help meet costs.

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

  • Final local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015

    Written ministerial statement by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis on the final local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015.

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

  • Argos brings digital dynamism to Future High Streets Forum

    Argos, one of the UK’s leading multi-channel retailers, will join the Future High Streets Forum.

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

  • Government announces nearly £7 million extra for flood recovery

    Further funding package of £6.7 million for local authorities affected by recent flooding and severe weather.

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

  • Green belt

    Written ministerial statement by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis

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