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A new Jurassic visitor centre in East Devon is 1 of 3 projects to receive a cash boost from the government’s Coastal Communities Fund.

• Updated: 26 March 2015

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

High streets across the country will be better equipped to meet the needs of their customers.

• Updated: 25 March 2015

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

The government outlines plans to launch 2 new enterprise zones while extending several more of the thriving business hubs.

• Updated: 20 March 2015

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

The first pioneering towns to pilot dedicated coastal teams that will kick-start local economies and create jobs have been announced.

• Updated: 20 March 2015

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

Fire Minister announces boost to support the delivery of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to privately rented homes.

• Updated: 19 March 2015

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

The government has today launched the second Great British High Street competition.

• Updated: 13 March 2015

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

Landlords will be required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties.

• Updated: 11 March 2015

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

Penny Mordaunt's speech to the Local Government Association fire conference.

• Updated: 10 March 2015

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

High streets could make billions of pounds in additional revenue and increase footfall by making more of the latest digital technology.

• Updated: 9 March 2015

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

Experts are jumpstarting revival work on some of the most challenging high streets.

• Updated: 28 February 2015

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

New Coastal Revival Fund will help kick-start the revival of at-risk coastal heritage.

• Updated: 27 February 2015

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

Anyone with a good snap from the seaside is urged to show off their handiwork and enter our coastal heritage photo competition.

• Updated: 20 February 2015

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

27 coastal towns and villages across Scotland will benefit from £9.58m of UK government funding through the Coastal Communities Fund.

• Updated: 26 January 2015

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

Seaside attractions across England are to benefit from a record £36 million government investment to boost growth in coastal areas.

• Updated: 26 January 2015

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

An iconic former flour mill at the heart of London’s Royal Docks will be transformed into a vibrant centre for business and enterprise.

• Updated: 21 January 2015

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

Make a New Year's resolution for your town centre - enter the Great British High Streets competition 2015.

• Updated: 15 January 2015

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

Councils are being urged to use their business rates powers to increase access to free-to-use cash machines on high streets and in town centres.

• Updated: 26 December 2014

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

First World War hero Lieutenant Norman Holbrooke, the first submariner to receive the Victoria Cross, honoured at Southsea.

• Updated: 19 December 2014

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

More than £410 million will be spent by local partners on major projects across the country.

• Updated: 16 December 2014

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

Westminster awards ceremony for winners of the Great British High Street.

• Updated: 11 December 2014

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