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  • New powers for the green fingered to protect allotments

    New community powers giving people rights to shape development in their neighbourhood could provide a bumper crop of allotments, Planning Minister…

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

  • Councils to publicise citizens' right to inspect town hall ledgers

    New transparency rules will require councils to publicise to the press and public the little-known rights to inspect councils’ detailed financial…

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

  • More new powers for councils to bust barriers

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark has today unveiled new powers for councils to hold Government to account and make sure requests from their…

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

  • Planning for growth

    The Minister of State for Decentralisation (Mr. Greg Clark): The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today issued a call to action on growth,…

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

  • Confederation of British Industry annual dinner 2011

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. As you’ll know, this week’s Budget will set out the Government’s plans …

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

  • Byker success story 'the embodiment of the Big Society'

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today put power firmly in residents’ hands by giving the green light for the iconic Byker Estate in Newcastle…

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

  • Eric Pickles outlines action plan to support the voluntary and community sector

    Community groups, local residents and voluntary sector organisations will benefit from powerful new rights designed to transform the way that…

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

  • Sustainable operations policy statement: February 2011

    This policy statement commits the department to maintaining its Environmental Management System to ISO 14001, and more specifically to the prevention…

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  • Local decisions: a fairer future for social housing

    I am today publishing a paper which sets out the next steps in the Government’s reform of the social housing system, in light of the responses…

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

  • Baby friendly Britain possible through neighbourhood planning

    Planning Minister Greg Clark backs ITV Daybreak’s campaign to make a Baby Friendly Britain.

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

  • Communities to lead local growth

    Putting power into the hands of local people to shape their neighbourhoods will help to ensure growth that is sustainable, responsible and green.

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

  • New boost for community ownership as Government releases central hold on local assets

    Local communities will get the freedom to sell, rent or share community owned assets bought with central government money, such as council buildings…

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

  • Have your say on new community rights to challenge and run local services

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark today opened a consultation on how revolutionary new rights for communities should work in practice.

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

  • Communities to be given a Right to Reclaim Land

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced plans to give members of the public the right to reclaim and develop hundreds of acres of unused…

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

  • Planning for growth

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. All nations are shaped by geography and history. America is founded on …

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

  • Greater local powers to boost community-led regeneration

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps and Communities Minister Andrew Stunell have today outlined how the Coalition Government is untying the…

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

  • Making neighbourhood planning work

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Planning is more than a job: it is a vocation. It helps people articulate…

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

  • Neighbours from hell face swifter eviction

    Neighbours from hell who cause misery and fear for their fellow tenants could face swifter eviction, under radical plans outlined today by Housing…

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

  • 2011 will be the year councillors become community champions

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps today said that 2011 will be the year of councillor power and encouraged a new generation of community…

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

  • Pubs see in the New Year with lifeline from minister

    As millions prepare to ring in the New Year tonight, Pubs Minister Bob Neill has given the pubs industry a boost for 2011.

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