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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for the Northern Powerhouse)
  • 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

  • Cash boost for councils backing neighbourhood planning

    £7.5 million funding boost will help councils support neighbourhood plans around the country.

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

  • Bringing people together through the arts

    Don Foster announces £400,000 of funding to get people from all backgrounds involved in local arts projects.

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

  • More government support for self-build surge

    More people looking to start a building project, including affordable homes for their local community, are to receive support.

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

  • Putting communities in control: giving social tenants more power

    Number of tenant management organisations to be increased to give more social tenants the power to hold their landlord to account.

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

  • Putting the parish perspective back in town

    Communities Minister Don Foster is announcing new measures to bring parish powers back to the towns and cities of England.

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

  • Cutting needless red tape to help build more affordable homes

    Communities Minister Don Foster announces proposals to simplify confusing housing standards.

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

  • Digital Deal: 12 projects to help social tenants get online

    The government's Digital Deal has provided funding for internet services and training to social housing tenants.

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

  • £1.9 million to tackle bed and breakfast living

    A £1.9 million fund will help to end bed and breakfast living for hundreds of homeless families.

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

  • Energy measures to save £200 annually in fuel bills for a new home

    New energy standards to cut £200 on typical new homes’ fuel bills and large businesses over £60k, compared to build standards before 2010. 

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

  • Nick Clegg calls on banks to do more to support ethnic minority business

    British Bankers’ Association agrees measures to support ethnic minority business as report finds good work is underway, but more to be done.

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

  • Putting post offices at the heart of local communities

    Public competition launched for post office schemes to benefit local community and small businesses.

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

  • £4.3 million boost to put communities in control

    Communities Minister Don Foster announces £4.3 million of new financial support.

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