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From The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE
  • Minister goes in for “hard raft” at Lee Valley

    Brandon Lewis paddles down the white water rafting course at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

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

  • Councils combine for economic growth

    Nine councils propose to deliver greater economic growth through a new combined authority.

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

  • Brandon Lewis announces 100 community pubs are saved

    Pubs Minister celebrates 100 pubs being listed as assets of community value, helping to safeguard their futures.

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

  • Pubs showcased as part of Best of British

    Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis unveils a new campaign showcasing pubs as part of the best of British.

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

  • Response to media reports on parking enforcement rules

    Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis responds to reports on parking enforcement rules.

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

  • Guidance on bin charging on student accommodation

    Letter from Brandon Lewis and Lord de Mauley to local authority Chief Executives.

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

  • Retained firefighters to be given access to fire service pension scheme

    Fire Minister Brandon Lewis launches a consultation on proposals to give retained firefighters access to fire service pension benefits.

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

  • Action to strengthen governance in Doncaster council

    New arrangements for all-out councillor elections at Doncaster council to tackle public concern over governance.

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

  • New ‘common sense’ guidance will help fire service tackle riots better

    Guidance will help get the balance right between protecting people’s property and lives and ensuring the safety of firefighters.

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

  • Fire service to receive financial support following Smethwick blaze

    West Midlands Fire Service is to be offered financial support following the large-scale Smethwick fire the government have announced.

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

  • Planning and travellers

    Written Ministerial Statement by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis

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

  • Date of 2014 local elections

    Written Ministerial Statement by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis on moving the date of the English local elections in 2014 following responses to the consultation.

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

  • Call for town hall pensions savings to cut taxpayer bill

    Call for evidence launched into ways of significantly reducing the costs of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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

  • Government restores 'privacy in pubs' by ending blanket CCTV snooping demands

    Blanket use of surveillance in pubs has ended Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis announced today.

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

  • Minister opens new Essex Chambers of Commerce office in Thames Gateway

    A new Chambers of Commerce office facility at South Essex College was officially declared open for business.

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

  • Magna Carta 800th anniversary celebrations well underway

    Celebrations to mark 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta in Bury St Edmunds are well underway says Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis.

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

  • National Association of Pension Funds local authority conference

    Speech by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis on the local government pension scheme.

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

  • Independent report finds scope for millions to be saved in fire service

    Sir Ken Knight’s independent review of the fire and rescue services in England highlights the scope to find millions in savings.

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

  • Best councils to do business with awards

    Winners of the 'best councils to do business with' awards announced.

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

  • Best councils to do business with awards

    Speech by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis at the 'best councils to do business with' awards ceremony.

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