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  • Cutting red tape for summer fetes

    Eric Pickles wants to stem the flow of relentless form filling, high costs and red tape for organising summer street parties and fetes.

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

  • Cutting red tape for summer fetes

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles wants to stem the flow of relentless form filling, high costs and red tape for organising summer street parties…

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

  • Farming in the city helps Big Society aims

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell visits Hackney City farm.

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

  • Green Pennant Awards show Big Society in action

    A record breaking 1,200 Green Flags and Green Pennants have been awarded throughout the country to the best parks and green spaces.

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

  • Three actions needed to help the Big Society grow

    In a major speech to the Policy Exchange, Greg Clark set out 3 key actions that will be fundamental to building the Big Society.

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

  • Breaking down barriers over lunch

    For many of us, eating together at the table is all too rare. We live in our own little boxes, go to work and pass people on our street or…

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

  • Clark and Stunell prepare to bust some barriers

    Communities ministers attend the first Big Society practitioner roundtable.

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

  • Ministers talk Big Society with faith leaders

    Communities ministers attend a meeting of religious leaders to discuss the Big Society.

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

  • Andrew Stunell puts faith in Big Society

    Andrew Stunell has set out the Government's vision of the place of inter faith dialogue within the development of the Big Society.

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

  • Greg Clark awards council worker for best community service

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark has presented a council worker with an award for her exceptional work in the community.

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

  • Keeping faith in the Big Society

    Andrew Stunell has said that faith groups are making a vital contribution to national life, and are integral to creating the Big Society.

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

  • Andrew Stunell launches mentoring scheme to unlock political talent

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell today (5 July 2010) spoke at the launch of Operation Black Vote’s MP shadowing scheme.

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

  • Westminster Canonry

    The Queen has approved that the Reverend Canon Andrew Tremlett, MA, MPhil, PGCE , Canon of Bristol Cathedral be appointed to the Residentiary Canonry in Westminster Abbey in succession to the Reverend Canon Anthony Robert Wr…

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

  • New research shows a nudge helps people develop the tools to build the Big Society

    A nudge in the right direction and tailored feedback from councillors and members of voluntary groups, increases people’s willingness to get…

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

  • Diocese of Rochester

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend James Henry Langstaff, MA, Suffragan Bishop of Lynn, for election as Bishop of Rochester in succession to the Right Reverend Michael James Nazir-Ali, BA, MLitt, PhD…

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

  • Canonry of St Paul's Cathedral

    The Reverend Canon Mark David Oakley is appointed to a Residentiary Canonry of St Paul's Cathedral.

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

  • Andrew Stunell celebrates equality with graduates from ground-breaking mentoring scheme

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell meets graduates from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Women Councillor Mentoring Scheme.

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

  • Communities minister celebrates equalities scheme

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell met with over 60 women from black and minority ethnic backgrounds yesterday, after they graduated from a…

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

  • Queen's speech forum

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles at the Queen’s Speech Forum. You might have noticed …

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

  • Victory for common sense on flags during the World Cup

    Councils are being encouraged to support communities who want to fly flags and show their support for teams competing in the World Cup.

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