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From Bob Neill
  • Let's talk, not strike

    I understand that people are concerned about the implications of pension reform in Local Government. Reform has become inevitable because …

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

  • Local pay accountability guidance published today

    Local authority pay policies must be open to public scrutiny with senior pay packets put to a full council vote, Local Government Minister Bob…

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

  • Candle fire safety week: snuff out the fire risk

    Fire and Rescue Services across the country are asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week and snuff out the risk of fire in their…

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

  • Celebs pledge to test their smoke alarms this weekend

    British broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan and comedian Dave Spikey have voiced their support for the latest Fire Kills campaign to get people…

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

  • Pulling pints at The Partridge

    Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill visits The Partridge in Bromley.

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

  • British summer time comes to an end this weekend, make sure you don't

    When you change your clocks, test your smoke alarm

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

  • Government moves ahead with plans to abolish regional plans and protect the green belt

    Pressure to build on the Green Belt is being removed with the revocation of Regional Plans according to environmental assessments published …

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

  • It's time to test: change your clock, test your smoke alarm

    A new hard-hitting advertising campaign is urging people to make a potentially life-saving move when they change their clocks on the weekend…

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

  • Bob Neill responds to claims that planning reforms will threaten historic cities

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill responds to an article in the Telegraph claiming that planning reforms will threaten historic towns and …

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

  • Trafford businesses are shaping their area's future

    Businesses in Trafford, Manchester, are taking the lead in the development of the areas neighbourhood plan.

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

  • Bob Neill responds to a debate in the Daily Mail about planning rules and the countryside

    Our planning system reforms won’t create a planning free-for-all (as has been suggested in the Daily Mail). What they will do is put local people…

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

  • Bob Neill writes to The Times about town centres

    Town centres first Sir, Contrary to suggestions in Alice Thomson’s article (Opinion, Sept 28) the coalition Government is firmly committed…

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

  • Countdown to British Pubs Week begins

    Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill kicks off the countdown to British Pubs Week.

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

  • Response to inaccurate claims that planning reforms will lead to more unauthorised Traveller sites

    Bob Neill responds to inaccurate claims that planning reforms will lead to more unauthorised traveller sites. Bob Neill, Minister for Local…

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

  • Department responds to criticism of FireControl project

    A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government said: “The failings referred to by the PAC occurred in the earlier years…

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

  • Bob Neill responds to Telegraph article on planning

    Bob Neill responds to a Telegraph article that claims planners are already approving developments in line with the draft National Planning Policy…

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

  • Bob Neill responds to Guardian article on planning

    Bob Neill responds to Peter Hetherington’s article on planning suggesting government’s planning reforms will lead to a “free for all” for development…

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

  • Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) annual conference 2011

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thank you Vij and Lee for you kind introductions. I am delighted to be here. Let me start by thanking…

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

  • Fire Minister attends national memorial service to pay tribute to victims of 9/11 and firefighters

    Fire Minister Bob Neill has paid tribute to victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 and for firefighters who have lost their…

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

  • Firefighter pension reform consultation begins

    A statutory consultation on proposed changes to contribution rates made by firefighters towards their pensions was published today by the Department…

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