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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for the Northern Powerhouse)
  • Changes to the building regulations

    Written Ministerial Statement by The Right Honourable Don Foster MP on changes to the building regulations regime in England.

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

  • Funding boost will help "stop the rot" of empty homes

    Don Foster has announced the opening of bidding for a share of £300 million.

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

  • National Empty Homes conference 2012

    Speech by Don Foster to the annual National Empty Homes conference.

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

  • Don Foster hails localism progress

    Don Foster welcomed a huge response from neighbourhood groups interested in using new powers to save local assets or take over services.

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

  • Don Foster hails localism progress

    Communities Minister Don Foster has welcomed a huge response from neighbourhood groups interested in using new powers to save much-loved local assets or take over services.

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

  • Independent panel to help government cut housebuilding red tape and boost growth

    New independent group of building industry experts to simplify the mass of rules imposed on developers and housebuilders.

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

  • More Green Flag Awards for great local parks

    The Green Flag Awards - an annual ‘MOT’ inspection for parks on aspects like safety and cleanliness - are to continue as Communities Minister…

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

  • Farmers should be able to offer affordable homes on the farm

    Councils should amend their existing planning policies to make it easier for disused farm buildings to be converted into affordable homes.

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

  • New 'Community Shares' to boost local services

    Communities Minister Don Foster today launched a new Community Shares Unit to help local people claim a stake and become part owners of much…

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

  • Don Foster sees community spirit in action in Bristol

    Communities Minister Don Foster is in Bristol today seeing how the local community are stepping up and stepping in to take charge of treasured…

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

  • Councils seeing benefits of reducing numbers of empty homes

    Bringing thousands of empty homes back into use has unlocked over £63million additional funding that is directly benefiting local communities…

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

  • Minister in 'Buy British' call

    Local Government Minister Don Foster today encouraged the public to ‘Buy British’ and recognise the importance of home-grown produce.

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

  • Minister launches new 'stop-the-clock' power to save local treasures

    Communities Minister Don Foster today legally authorised new powers for communities to help prevent the rapid sell off of treasured community…

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

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade

    Race Equalities Minister Andrew Stunell commemorates the abolition of the slave trade.

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

  • Paralympic flag flies at Eland House

    The Agitos - the flag of the Paralympics - was proudly raised today by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell and two members of the disAbility…

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

  • Response to Daily Mail claims about the green belt

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell said: “The Green Belt provides an important protection against urban sprawl, providing a ‘green lung…

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

  • Andrew Stunell urges councils to give voluntary sector a leading role

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has told local authorities that there is no excuse for leaving the voluntary and community sector behind…

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

  • Minister calls on racist footballers to face sack

    Race Equalities Minister Andrew Stunell has called on football clubs to sack players found guilty of racist behaviour. Speaking in Liverpool…

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

  • Unpublished research reports: building, planning and the environment

    Statement by Andrew Stunell on publication plans for unpublished research reports

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

  • Love Your Local Market to return next year

    Markets Minister Andrew Stunell confirmed the government would support another year of the highly successful Love Your Local Market event at…

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