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This week marks one month since the worst of the rioting hit the streets of some of our biggest cities.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Government sees strong value in a national College for the Fire and Rescue Service to deliver common, consistent standards of safety critical…
In a statement published today Fire Minister Bob Neill has asked for views on the future of the Fire Service College. He announced that the …
Bowling enthusiasts will be able to use new powers to safeguard treasured bowling greens from the threat of development or closure, Secretary…
Communities minister, Bob Neill visited Woolwich town centre to see the damage caused by rioters and to explain how Government will help them…
Reports suggesting that the Localism Bill will allow the introduction of smoking bans in public places are wide off the mark. There is nothing…
Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill attends the country’s biggest beer festival.
Olympic Legacy minister Bob Neill has visited Weymouth and Portland to see the improvements the area is benefitting from thanks to the 2012 …
'Your Park, Your Place' competition winners announced.
The Government will allow councils to apply to borrow and sell against their assets to help councils tackle historic pay inequalities while …
Riding the waves at the Lee Valley White Water Centre.
Bob Neill has announced next steps after the consultation on the future of fire and rescue control centres throughout England. This follows …
The Department responds to a new report from the National Audit Office evaluating the programme to establish nine regional fire control centres…
First international conference for coastal communities.
Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill emphasises the important role of the Great British pub in the economic and social vibrancy of communities.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Local Government) (Mr. Bob Neill): Between 1997 and 2010, council tax bills doubled. One of the reasons…
Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Unfortunately, the Fire Minister is unable to be here today. I will deliver…
Councillor Mark Healey, Chair of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, has joined the Fire Kills campaign as a champion for fire safety…
Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Thank you for inviting me to speak at this useful and timely Conference…
Cancelling the backdated business rate payments on businesses within ports.
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