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  • Local democracy: November 2011

    The Government has today launched a consultation, ‘What can a mayor do for your city?’. We are asking local communities to contribute their…

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

  • Pulling pints at The Partridge

    Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill visits The Partridge in Bromley.

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

  • Government moves ahead with plans to abolish regional plans and protect the green belt

    Pressure to build on the Green Belt is being removed with the revocation of Regional Plans according to environmental assessments published …

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

  • Communities to get new planning powers to bring jobs and homes to their neighbourhood

    New planning powers giving communities the ability to shape the character of their neighbourhood were published for consultation today by Decentralisation…

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

  • Trafford businesses are shaping their area's future

    Businesses in Trafford, Manchester, are taking the lead in the development of the areas neighbourhood plan.

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

  • Tenants to be trained to take control of their neighbourhoods post-riots

    In a move designed to strengthen tenants’ say in the running of their local communities after the shocking scenes of rioting earlier this month…

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

  • Bowling greens to be given special protections under new planning rules

    Bowling enthusiasts will be able to use new powers to safeguard treasured bowling greens from the threat of development or closure, Secretary…

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

  • Greg Clark responds to the Financial Times on the need to find new ways to ensure communities enjoy the fruits of growth

    Your recent editorial suggests the Government needs to find new ways to unlock the planning system by ensuring communities enjoy the fruits …

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

  • Swifter justice for victims of 'neighbours from hell'

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today announced plans to speed up the process for evicting persistent ‘neighbours from hell’ from their homes…

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

  • Boost to community pubs with launch of review into restrictive covenants

    As part of the Government’s commitment to the Great British pub, Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill today launched a review of restrictive covenants…

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

  • Residents stamp their authority on local post office

    Residents in Darnall, Sheffield, have benefited from the country's first charity run post office after their convenient and well-used local facility unexpectedly closed in August 2009.

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

  • Consultation on directions to the social housing regulator

    I am today announcing the publication of a consultation on draft Directions to be issued by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local…

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

  • Support for tenants to improve their neighbourhoods

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today launched plans to give tenants greater support to hold their landlords to account. The Minister argued…

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

  • Volunteers save local Tourist Information Point

    Dedicated volunteers in the town of Easingwold, North Yorkshire, have worked together to keep their local Tourist Information Point open.

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

  • Local Government Association housing seminar

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thanks Gary. I’ve been Housing Minister for over a year now. That’s quite an achievement - I shadowed…

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

  • More support for voluntary and community groups campaigning to save local assets

    Planning Minister Greg Clark today outlined more support for voluntary and community groups campaigning to save much-loved local assets such…

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

  • Communities get power to protect green spaces

    People are to be given the ability to protect environmentally and locally important special green spaces, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles…

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

  • New powers for communities to cleanse their streets of clutter

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today called on residents to unite and decide how they will use new powers to do a spring clean of…

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

  • Positive reaction to new powers brings more communities eager to bring growth, jobs and homes to their neighbourhood

    Dozens more communities eager to test radical new rights that will give local people much greater ability to bring growth and shape development…

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

  • Residents pool together to save community baths

    Derbyshire has got its first new swimming pool for 25 years thanks to the actions of some community minded locals.

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