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Government intervenes in Doncaster

Tuesday, 20 April 2010
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Communities secretary John Denham has stepped in to take control of Doncaster Council after an Audit Commission report found it was not capable of making improvements.

Government intervention recommended in Doncaster

Monday, 19 April 2010
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The Audit Commission today recommended Government intervention in the running of Doncaster Council after concluding it was not capable of making improvements.

New measures to strengthen community and voluntary sectors

Thursday, 8 April 2010
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Communities Secretary John Denham has announced four new steps to strengthen voluntary, charity and community groups.

Top ten community bright ideas to get government support

Wednesday, 7 April 2010
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Cutting the carbon footprint of street signs and opening up empty business premises for community use, are just two of the radical new plans announced today by Communities Secretary John Denham in response to ideas generated by local communities.

Greater Manchester to be country’s first ever Combined Authority

Wednesday, 31 March 2010
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Historic plans for the country’s first ever Combined Authority covering the whole of Greater Manchester were launched by Communities Secretary John Denham today.

More power to local petitions

Wednesday, 31 March 2010
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Local people can now demand their councils take action on underperforming schools and hospitals, drink disorder, anti-social behaviour and other concerns under new rules giving real power to local petitions, Communities Secretary John Denham has announced.

Taxpayers to see how their money has been spent

Tuesday, 30 March 2010
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It will now be easier for taxpayers to scrutinise how their money has been spent, Communities Secretary John Denham today announced.

Total Place to radically reform local services for all

Monday, 29 March 2010
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A new report sets out a radical transformation to the way public services will be delivered in future.

Lowest ever rise in council tax announced

Wednesday, 24 March 2010
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A below inflation rise of 1.8 per cent will make this year’s council tax change the lowest ever, Communities and Local Government Secretary John Denham announced today.

New guidance to help tackle anti-social behaviour

Tuesday, 23 March 2010
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Local councils need to work more closely with other agencies to address anti-social behaviour associated with Gypsies and Travellers, Communities Secretary John Denham said today.

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