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Government confirms a £2.5 million cash boost to speed up the delivery of over 155,000 new homes in the proposed garden towns across England.
Communities with plans for garden cities will receive government support.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The visits are the first of a number of engagement events Mary will undertake across the country as part of her review. During today’s visit…
In a specially arranged visit to Jávea following the recent forest fires, British Consul Sarah-Jane Morris thanked authorities and local services for their handling of the situation and urged British nationals to always follow the instructions of the local authorities...
Local Government Minister Grant Shapps today issued a new rallying cry to parish councils, to safeguard struggling village shops and pubs for…
The flag representing the historic county of Suffolk has been hoisted above the department's offices.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles is calling on councils to make every pound go further in the face of the nation’s £156 billion deficit.
Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to the Society of Editors.
Praise for councils who will pass millions in government grants to their parishes this year.
The flag representing the historic county of Huntingdonshire has been hoisted above the department's offices.
Minister closes Love Your Local Market Fortnight with visit to site of new indoor market Markets Minister Andrew Stunell saw the exciting developments…
Figures being published today show how the country’s ‘small business capitals’ are benefiting from dedicated double tax breaks, Local Government…
A new, simple ‘how to’ guide for communities wanting to start up, share or save their own community orchards that could help reverse the national…
Simple actions to help pollinators and protect the vital contribution these insects make to our economy.
Local Government Minister Bob Neill is writing to every local council today urging them to make sure every single local firm in their areas …
Childcare and Education Minister Sam Gyimah speaks about financial support for private nursery owners.
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss has collected 60 jars of honey produced by Defra’s bees.
Councillors’ votes to be made a matter of public record.
With the season of giving now upon us, recent data has revealed growing international demand for British stationery and greeting cards.
Speech delivered at The Policy Exchange on the link between the natural environment and the economy.
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