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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for the Northern Powerhouse)
  • New website helps people steer clear of rogue electricians

    Website will provide information for people to find registered, competent electricians in their area.

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

  • Stephen Williams' Ramadan message

    Stephen Williams sends his best wishes to those observing Ramadan.

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

  • Faith and community leaders unite to condemn FGM

    Representatives met government ministers during a summit at the Home Office.

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

  • One month to go to England's biggest free music festival

    170 free concerts across England from 11 to 13 July bringing people together to listen and participate with local musicians.

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

  • Government expanding support to beat homelessness

    Government departments have united to expand support for vulnerable people.

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

  • Protection of bowling greens

    Letter from Nick Boles and Stephen Williams to council leaders setting out powers available to communities to protect their local amenities.

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

  • Bristol enterprise zone funding boosted by £6 million

    Bristol awarded funding as part of a £23 million national urban redevelopment and new business fund.

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

  • A thousand community assets protected in listings bonanza

    Stephen Williams pays tribute to communities that have used new powers to protect around 1,200 local assets.

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

  • 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