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From Minister of State for Decentralisation and Planning
  • Businesses are encouraged to showcase their achievements and apply for a Queen’s Award in Sustainable Development.

  • Individual Electoral Registration will give people more control over the process and increase the accuracy of the register.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Minister for Cities Greg Clark will sign a City Deal with local authorities and business groups today.

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

  • The new schemes, known as tax transparent funds, have been set up by the government in response to strong commercial demand.

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

  • New funding to help communities bring jobs and homes to their neighbourhood using improved planning powers was announced today by Planning Minister…

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

  • From today more communities will be able to bid to take over local services they think they can run differently and better as the Community …

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

  • Employment roadshow arrives in Birmingham.

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

  • Economic growth does not happen in the abstract - it happens in particular places where existing employers expand their production or new …

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

  • Mr Speaker I would like to make a statement about planning policy. I am delighted today to be publishing the National Planning Policy Framework…

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

  • A new Mayors Cabinet that will ensure elected city mayors have a voice at the heart of Government was announced today by Prime Minister David…

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

  • A new, simplified planning framework that better supports growth and helps creates the homes and jobs that the country needs, puts unprecedented…

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

  • Greater Manchester will create and protect 6,000 jobs as the city signs an innovative deal with central government giving it new powers to create…

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

  • The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government today announced the appointment, following open competition, of four non-executives…

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

  • Ballot boxes will open on 3 May 2012 for voters to decide on directly elected mayors for England’s largest cities, Ministers confirmed today…

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

  • Statement by Minister for Decentralisation and Cities, Greg Clark on a new 'city deal' for Liverpool

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

  • Cities Minister Greg Clark said: “This is an historic day for the people of Liverpool that will enhance the standing of this proud city both…

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

  • Liverpool has become the first city to agree new powers through the City Deals programme, the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg and Cities Minister…

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

  • On 8 December 2011 the Government launched ‘Unlocking Growth in Cities’, which set out the terms for a programme of city deals - binding agreements…

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

  • Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. I’m delighted to have this opportunity to speak alongside Lord Adonis and…

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

  • More cities in England will be offered the chance to agree a bespoke deal with Government to unlock their potential to drive economic growth…

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