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From Minister of State for Decentralisation and Planning
  • New seamless arrangements for major infrastructure planning will ensure stability and a 21st century system

    New arrangements to ensure a smooth and stable transition to a democratic system for major infrastructure planning decisions have been announced…

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

  • Coventry plays host to first local enterprise partnership summit

    The first ever local enterprise partnership summit was held in Coventry on 7 March 2011.

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

  • A moment of maturity for local government

    The Prime Minister said on Monday that at the heart of the Big Society is rebuilding responsibility and giving people more control over their…

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

  • The Department responds to the suggestion by the Woodland Trust that forests are still under threat due to planning reforms being considered by the government

    Letter to The Independent from Minister for Decentralisation Greg Clark Ancient woods are protected The claims by the Woodlands Trust that…

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

  • Capital growth targeted as London signs up to local enterprise network

    A new local enterprise partnership to lead local growth for London’s firms was today given the green light by Decentralisation Minister, Greg…

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

  • Baby friendly Britain possible through neighbourhood planning

    Planning Minister Greg Clark backs ITV Daybreak’s campaign to make a Baby Friendly Britain.

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

  • Communities to lead local growth

    Putting power into the hands of local people to shape their neighbourhoods will help to ensure growth that is sustainable, responsible and green.

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

  • York and North Yorkshire and Enterprise M3 join local enterprise partnership network

    The new local enterprise partnerships for York and North Yorkshire and Enterprise M3 were approved today by Decentralisation Minister, Greg …

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

  • Local planning for sustainable development

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. It’s a privilege to be here today and to follow in the illustrious footsteps…

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

  • New boost for community ownership as Government releases central hold on local assets

    Local communities will get the freedom to sell, rent or share community owned assets bought with central government money, such as council buildings…

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

  • Councils should reveal voluntary sector funding

    Councils should publish their spending on the voluntary and community sector as part of increasing transparency, opening up services locally…

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

  • Have your say on new community rights to challenge and run local services

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark today opened a consultation on how revolutionary new rights for communities should work in practice.

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

  • Localism to spark growth revival

    The Localism Bill is unashamedly pro-growth and will once and for all deal with the problems that have led to a crisis in development in this…

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

  • Planning for growth

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. All nations are shaped by geography and history. America is founded on …

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

  • Localism Bill impact assessments published

    Evidence published underpinning the measures in the Localism Bill to aid analysis and discussion.

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

  • Making neighbourhood planning work

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Planning is more than a job: it is a vocation. It helps people articulate…

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

  • Councils urged to make 2011 the year of the electric car

    The government has outlined more support for green drivers to encourage greater use of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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

  • Planning paperwork to be radically cut back to help communities drive development

    A radical overhaul of planning policy cutting out thousands of unnecessary central instructions and putting communities at the heart of decision…

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

  • Government "open for business" as new barrier busting service launched

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark today launched a new service designed to help volunteers, community groups and social enterprises overcome…

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

  • Six steps to return power to the people

    Six essential actions to create a new decentralised Britain where power once again belongs to the people, have been set out today by the Deputy…

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