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From Stephen Williams
  • Cornish granted minority status within the UK

    The government formally recognises the distinct identity of Cornish people.

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

  • 123 communities to take control of neighbourhood schemes

    More communities taking control of neighbourhood schemes to boost employment, combat crime and improve the health of residents.

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

  • Remembering Srebrenica – 750 people to learn about the Bosnian war

    Government to fund travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina for 750 young Britons so they can learn lessons from the war.

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

  • Empty homes reach 10-year low

    The numbers of empty properties in England have fallen to a 10-year low, new figures show.

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

  • Stephen Williams announces plans to simplify housing standards

    Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard.

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

  • Stephen Williams announces summer music festival is back again

    Our Big Gig will take place across the country from 11 to 13 July 2014.

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

  • Multi-faith communities to benefit from new £3 million grant

    More people than ever will benefit from the opportunity to improve their local communities.

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

  • Community finance

    Speech by Stephen Williams on how we put ‘public good’ at the heart of the finance industry, and the role of community finance.

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

  • New Homes Bonus payouts show Britain is building

    Communities will be rewarded for helping deliver over half a million homes across the country, Housing Minister Kris Hopkins has confirmed.

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

  • Response to story on empty homes

    Communities Minister Stephen Williams responds to story on empty homes.

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

  • £5 million government cash injection to transform community buildings

    Community buildings benefit from £5.5 million government boost to help them reopen to the public or improve their existing use.

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

  • Have your cake and eat it: Minister sets record straight on street parties

    More people across the UK will be able to organise street parties, charity fundraisers and get-togethers without the fear of 'red-tape'.

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

  • Green light for new Watford development

    Ministers give the go ahead for land to be included in a major regeneration scheme in Watford.

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

  • Councils rewarded for 550,000 more homes under new homes bonus

    Councils have received over £2 billion through the New Homes Bonus for helping deliver 550,000 more homes, new figures show.

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

  • Winners of Post Office Community Enterprise Fund competition announced

    Post Office branches win for proposals to support local people and businesses.

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

  • Support for new ways of neighbourhood working

    New support for communities to tackle neighbourhood issues.

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

  • National Housing Federation

    Stephen Williams' speech to the National Housing Federation on the housing standards review.

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

  • Integration through sport: thousands to get involved in local activities

    Four areas have been awarded funding to get thousands of people involved in sport.

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

  • Summer of music continues into autumn by popular demand

    10 areas across England supported to put on community-led, free music events this autumn.

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

  • Sustainable Communities Act 2007: invitation to town and parish councils

    Invitation to town and parish councils to submit proposals under the Sustainable Communities Act.

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