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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
  • £8 million technology boost for UK high streets

    A new £8 million initiative designed to re-invigorate UK high streets is announced by Science and Universities Minister, David Willetts.

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

  • Minister reviews flood recovery efforts

    Floods Minister Brandon Lewis met ministers to ensure a co-ordinated approach is being taken to assist those affected by severe weather.

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

  • Fire Minister responds to the latest strike action

    Brandon Lewis responds to the FBU's decision to take industrial action over the holiday period.

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

  • Minister gets flood recovery progress report

    Meeting of agencies and services involved in helping communities recover from recent tidal surge and flooding.

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

  • Better Care Fund

    Letter to local authorities from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis and Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb about the Better Care Fund.

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

  • Response to inaccurate reports of 'censoring councils'

    Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis responds to inaccurate reports of 'censoring councils'.

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

  • Firefighter consultation sets out generous pension offer

    Consultation on fair reforms to the firefighters' pension scheme to help reduce burden on taxpayer.

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

  • Provisional local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015

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

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

  • Fire Minister responds to the latest strike action

    Brandon Lewis responds to the FBU's decision to take industrial action over the holiday period.

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

  • Fire Minister responds to FBU further strike action

    Brandon Lewis responds to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) further strikes.

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

  • 'Tis the season to be jolly and Love Your Local Christmas Market

    Brandon Lewis urges shoppers to Love their Local Christmas Market.

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

  • Pubs, hairdressers and restaurants join forces to support growth of British high streets

    Brandon Lewis announces extension of Future High Streets Forum to support and reflect the changing nature of high streets.

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

  • Town hall red tape slashed by a third

    Further scope to cut burdens on local councils says Eric Pickles.

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

  • Pay and reward

    Letter from Brandon Lewis to Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council about the remuneration of senior staff.

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

  • Ombudsman to offer better public redress service

    Outdated Local Government Ombudsman to be reformed.

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

  • Fire Minister's statement ahead of the FBU strike on 13 November 2013

    Fire Minister Brandon Lewis on the Fire Brigade Union's industrial action beginning at 10am on 13 November 2013.

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

  • Red tape cut to ease parish councils’ progress

    Financial burdens for over 9,000 parish councils ended to allow electronic payments.

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

  • Pay policy statement 2013 to 2014

    Letter from Fire Minister Brandon Lewis to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire and Rescue Authority about pay policy statements.

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

  • Fire Minister's statement ahead of the FBU strike on 1 November 2013

    Fire Minister Brandon Lewis on the Fire Brigade Union's industrial action beginning at 6.30pm on 1 November 2013.

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

  • Fire Minister responds to the latest FBU decision to strike

    Fire Minister Brandon Lewis responds to the Fire Brigade Union's announcement of further industrial action.

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