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From Minister of State for Decentralisation and Planning
  • Green businesses encouraged to apply for prestigious Queen’s Award

    Businesses are encouraged to showcase their achievements and apply for a Queen’s Award in Sustainable Development.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Biggest change to voter registration in a generation

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

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

  • £950 million City Deal to create thousands of new jobs in Southampton and Portsmouth

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

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

  • Government launches two new investment schemes boosting investment management industry

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

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

  • Cash boost for communties supporting neighbourhood planning

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

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

  • Community Right to Challenge comes into force

    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 …

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

  • Apprenticeships are not just for the young

    Employment roadshow arrives in Birmingham.

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

  • Tory minister, Labour mayor: we fight together for Liverpool

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

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

  • National Planning Policy Framework

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

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

  • New Mayors Cabinet to provide cities with a voice in 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…

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

  • Planning reforms will deliver local growth with community support

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

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

  • Manchester City Deal brings 6,000 jobs boost

    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…

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

  • Appointments to the Homes and Communities Agency Regulation committee

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

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

  • Mayoral referendum election date confirmed

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

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

  • Unlocking growth in cities - Liverpool city deal

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

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

  • Cities Minister Greg Clark responds to Liverpool Council passing motion to adopt elected mayor system

    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…

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

  • Liverpool first to strike new City Deal with 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…

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

  • Unlocking growth in cities: Liverpool city deal

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

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

  • Civic leadership for strong cities

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

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

  • 'City deals' to be widened across England

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

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