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28/08/08   New laws passed to communities and councils to tackle public safety
12/08/08   Regeneration Framework – CLG consultation until 31 October 2008
06/08/08   Green farming schemes in the North West reaping benefits after 21 years
28/07/08   £11 million investment in Museum of Liverpool
28/07/08   Ruddock launches one-stop shop for adapting to climate impacts
28/07/08   New measures to tackle non-UK drivers and hauliers who break road traffic laws
22/07/08   Tougher laws for drinks industry could be imminent
22/07/08   Regional Development Agency helps boost Northwest's economy
22/07/08   Defra announces plans to replace current Hill Farm Allowance Scheme
22/07/08   Statement on the future of the Tote
21/07/08   School children in Kendal and Middlewich prove they are year of Food and Farming champions!
21/07/08   £510m cash incentive to help long term housing market
21/07/08   North West Tops the League with Highest Number of Top Quality Parks
21/07/08   Programme-led apprenticeships need greater promotion and understanding following a sharp fall in participation, says Ofsted
21/07/08   Pioneering carbon trading scheme to promote school energy efficiency
17/07/08   Dramatic crime reductions in the North West
16/07/08   Vaccination vital to protect rare livestock in Bluetongue protection zone
16/07/08   Avian influenza - final epidemiology report published
16/07/08   UKTI helps send Leigh compressor spares business worldwide
16/07/08   White paper delivers power shift to local people
16/07/08   Getting that dream career is easy according to one in four North West teenagers
16/07/08   Kelly announces £6bn Motorway Improvements
11/07/08   North West Employment and Skills Evidence Base 2008
10/07/08   White Paper delivers power shift to local people
10/07/08   Progress report on a better Blackpool
03/07/08   Sixteen new fire stations for Cumbria, Lancashire and Merseyside
03/07/08   Call for nominations as tackling drugs changing lives awards launched in North West
03/07/08   Worklessness and health key priorities for North West England
03/07/08   Health and worklessness key priorities for Merseyside
03/07/08   Troubled teenagers top priority in Manchester
27/06/08   £37 million cash boost for business growth in the North West
27/06/08   Environment Secretary backs take up of flood protection measures for homes and businesses
27/06/08   Waste pilots - draft guidance published
27/06/08   £7 million cycling boost for cycling in the North West
19/06/08   Cash boost for biomass fuel for heat and electricity generation
19/06/08   New push for recycling in public places
19/06/08   Eight North West voluntary groups receive Queen's Award for voluntary service
19/06/08   New action to combat child trafficking in the North West
19/06/08   Rrescue battery hens find a new role - teaching pupils at Birkenhead school
20/05/08   Healthier Horizons for the People in the North West
20/05/08   Radical change to boost equality and diversity in Fire Service
19/05/08   Detailed noise maps available at the click of a mouse
19/05/08   Kelly announces £244m for Manchester tram extensions
14/05/08   Financial penalties for utility companies which fail to give proper notice of street works introduced
14/05/08   Global opportunities beckon for North West companies at UK trade & investment ports sector event
12/05/08   'Good progress' on environmental stewardship
12/05/08   Healey confirms TUPE protections for staff moving to new Unitary Councils
12/05/08   Government tender for Bluetongue vaccine
12/05/08   Driver Testing and Training to be overhauled
12/05/08   Government takes action to deliver 106 new Pendolinos for West Coast
12/05/08   Multi million pound PFI upgrade for streetlights in Knowsley
02/05/08   Bids invited for £16m Merseyside European Funding
02/05/08   Views sought on £34million european fisheries fund
02/05/08   The milk roadmap
02/05/08   First batch of bluetongue vaccine delivered
18/04/08   North West Community Champion wins prestigious award for work with Young People
10/04/08   Bus passengers to be championed by watchdog
10/04/08   Consultation on a strategy to protect the health of honey bees
10/04/08   Education maintenance allowance works for Lancashire teenagers
10/04/08   Education maintenance allowance works for Greater Manchester's teenagers
10/04/08   Education maintenance allowance works for Cumbrian teenagers
10/04/08   Education maintenance allowance works for Cumbrian teenagers
10/04/08   Education Maintenance Allowance Works for Warrington and Cheshire Teenagers
10/04/08   North West to share in further £300m for local business growth
31/03/08   Keeping traffic moving and cutting disruption - new powers come into force
31/03/08   Lowest increase in council tax for 14 years announced
31/03/08   UK on track to meet Kyoto targets as emissions continue to fall
31/03/08   £9,800,000 funding boost to help homeless people into jobs and training in the North West
31/03/08   Local Democracy needs you
31/03/08   Healey unveils overhaul of efficiency and improvement support for North West councils
17/03/08   Local Authorities working together on waste: consultation published
17/03/08   £860,000 announced to train over 21,000 young cyclists in the North West
17/03/08   Enterprise Skills To Be Taught At Premiership Football Clubs
13/03/08   Carbon Trading announcement and £30 million for public sector energy improvements
13/03/08   Hilary Benn responds to review into handling of foot and mouth disease
13/03/08   £4 million to help local authorities fight climate change
10/03/08   Chester Social Enterprise selected to compete for £500,000 prize fund
10/03/08   Lancashire talent travels to Texas for major Music and Media Conference
10/03/08   Lancashire talent travels to Texas for major Music and Media Conference
10/03/08   Manchester talent travels to Texas for major music and media conference
10/03/08   Merseyside talent travels to Texas for major music and media conference
10/03/08   Trials highlight satisfaction with Home Information Packs and buyers acting on energy ratings
10/03/08   Trials highlight satisfaction with Home Information Packs and buyers acting on energy ratings
10/03/08   North West to share in £2 million road safety grant
10/03/08   Rock of Ages
10/03/08   UKTI and RDAs: Joint Reviews of Overseas Representation and Regional Trade Operations
10/03/08   No room for let up in the battle against litter says Minister
05/03/08   Eight North West Authorities awarded Beacon Status
04/03/08   Merseyside Partnership nominated for prestigious Beacon Award
04/03/08   Merseyside Partnership nominated for prestigious Beacon Award
04/03/08   Livestock keepers get chance to shape animal disease policy
04/03/08   Minister welcomes new UK-Ireland network to promote sustainable transport in urban areas
04/03/08   Countdown commences for North West's new ticket to ride
04/03/08   Points system goes live in North West
04/03/08   Lancashire pathfinder leads way to better rural services
04/03/08   Over £500m funding for North West housing market renewal areas announced
04/03/08   Blears announces new regeneration drive for Manchester
29/02/08   Government publishes alternatives to casino-led regeneration
29/02/08   Blears confirms regeneration boost for Blackpool
29/02/08   National Livestock Markets roadshow comes to the North West 2008
29/02/08   Lowest number of asylum applications in 14 years in the North West
29/02/08   Lowest number of asylum applications in 14 years in the North West
29/02/08   Climate change champions fulfil fact-finding expedition in the Netherlands
29/02/08   Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: housing an ageing society
29/02/08   £400 million for low-carbon Britain - DEFRA announces 2008/09 budget settlement
29/02/08   £400 million for low-carbon Britain - DEFRA announces 2008/09 budget settlement
22/02/08   Minister congratulates successful export scheme at Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus
22/02/08   Prime Minister launches contract for Foreign Nationals seeking British Citizenship in the North West
22/02/08   Lancaster and Morecambe awarded £75,200 extra Government funding for cycling success
22/02/08   Prime Minister announces North West Youth Climate Change Champion
22/02/08   Elderly urged to apply for help for heating and insulating their homes
14/02/08   Lowton firm enjoy export success providing worldwide security solutions
14/02/08   Pooch power: search dogs recruited to fire & rescue service
14/02/08   Coronation Street stars back the bus pass
11/02/08   Heysham to M6 link planning decision
11/02/08   Securing water for the future
11/02/08   £2.1 million awarded to 28 Cathedrals by English Heritage
11/02/08   Liverpool welcomes move to England wide bus pass
11/02/08   Benn pledges £34 million to implement Pitt review recommendations
06/02/08   Children and families to be given support they need to fight obesity
05/02/08   Do you have a Local Hero?
05/02/08   Blackpool's iconic tram set for £85million upgrade
05/02/08   Metrolink's £102million upgrade gets final Government seal of approval
05/02/08   North West is a happy place to live, new sustainable development figures show
05/02/08   More rail stations to be made accessible
30/01/08   Deadline approaches for communities to make the most of local assets
30/01/08   North West trio win National Award for helping vulnerable people
30/01/08   Local Government Minister confirms inflation-busting settlement for councils
30/01/08   New powers for councils to raise millions more to support new homes
30/01/08   21st Century makeover for Disabled Parking scheme
30/01/08   Better support for emotional wellbeing in schools – 25 pilot areas announced
25/01/08   New Ministerial Appointments
23/01/08   Promoting freedom of speech to achieve shared values and prevent violent extremism on campus
23/01/08   London 2012 Business Network launched in Manchester
21/01/08   MBE for Chair of the Liverpool Arabic Centre
21/01/08   Secretary of State for Transport urges North West towns to be cycling champions
14/01/08   Blackpool scheme praised as ministers launch new 'think family' approach to help vulnerable parents and children
14/01/08   UK Government invites new Nuclear Power into the energy mix
02/01/08   Petition power kicks off new year of community action
02/01/08   Helping soldiers into homes
02/01/08   Blackpool among Local Authorities reducing chewing gum litter by two thirds through Government-backed campaign
02/01/08   Make it your new year resolution to get out and about with your bus pass in 2008
21/12/07   2,500 Wirral drug users helped into treatment this year
21/12/07   Councils match Tesco.com for web hits
21/12/07   Matthew Taylor review issues call for evidence on how land use and planning can better support rural business and deliver affordable housing - have your say
21/12/07   North West sites included as listing of 18 historic buildings is amended to highlight their links to the abolition of slavery
21/12/07   Order placed for Bluetongue vaccine
21/12/07   "Government and businesses must work together to tackle carbon emissions" says Environment Minister
21/12/07   UK Fisheries Minister welcomes "fair" deal for UK in EU fisheries talks
21/12/07   Avian Influenza - remaining restrictions lifted
21/12/07   From the street to the boardroom Government and business leaders give homeless organisations a chance to become entrepreneurs
19/12/07   Two flagship unitary Cheshire councils to proceed
19/12/07   Green Fire Stations to open up to local communities
19/12/07   Stay safe this Christmas, urge Barrow crime fighters
18/12/07   Putting noise on the map - Defra publishes airport noise maps
18/12/07   Secretary of State for the Environment accepts urgent recommendations from Pitt report on summer floods
17/12/07   £10 million boost for England's Rural Community Councils
17/12/07   NHS to tackle Climate Change
14/12/07   Tackling domestic violence over Christmas
14/12/07   Environment Minister calls for the public sector to lead in energy efficiency
14/12/07   Government response to audit commission report - staying afloat - financing emergencies
14/12/07   Salford families get help to tackle Christmas stress
14/12/07   North West to receive £526m to supply new affordable housing
14/12/07   Tackling drugs changing lives awards: national winners announced
10/12/07   Kirkby Lonsdale firm drive Business forward with help from UKTI
07/12/07   Fair and affordable funding to keep down council tax
07/12/07   £4.9bn to support independent living
07/12/07   £1.5bn for councils and communities to boost employment
07/12/07   £9.6 million extra for National Parks
07/12/07   Christmas crackdown carries a big message
07/12/07   Three year cash boost for policing in the North West
07/12/07   £3.9 billion boost for English Countryside
07/12/07   Formal recognition for wartime women who worked on the land
07/12/07   Green light for five flagship unitary councils
07/12/07   £11.7million to fund further reductions in homelessness in the North West
07/12/07   Historic Warrington pub voted pick of the poll in the North West of England
07/12/07   More neighbourhoods to get a 'community kitty'
07/12/07   Government powers help local authorities get tough on litter
07/12/07   North West goes global with continued support for exporters
30/11/07   Christmas revellers told: Think! don't drink and drive
30/11/07   Community ownership gains new momentum
30/11/07   Wigan children get government's sustainable food and farming champion to dig in and help grow crops
30/11/07   £32.7 million upgrade for Knowsley's streetlights moves a step closer
30/11/07   £97 Million boost for UK fishing and seafood industries
27/11/07   £672m confirmed to improve local transport in the North West
26/11/07   Heathrow Matters to the North West says Transport Secretary
26/11/07   North West Councils' role in reducing waste - local statistics published
22/11/07   Local councils crucial to fighting climate change
22/11/07   Atlas aim for global success with help from UKTI
22/11/07   Two weeks remain to enter the North West young climate change champions competition of 2007!
22/11/07   Local Government in driving seat for decision making and delivery
22/11/07   Lancashire’s new business support website goes live
20/11/07   Transport Minister hails Lancaster and Morecambe's cycling success
16/11/07   North West Drug Team of the Year
16/11/07   Drug Worker of the Year for the North West
12/11/07   'Emergency' Black Cabs alcohol warning: Don't let a good night turn into a bad one
09/11/07   Bus passengers to benefit from local transport bill
08/11/07   Joint declaration to tackle climate change
07/11/07   Hazel Blears gives green light to sub-regional jobs boost
07/11/07   Manchester City Council to offer affordable housing deals
30/10/07   Regional Minister Beverley Hughes visits Lancashire to see progress on regeneration and economic growth
22/10/07   Cumbria and Salford Councils named as empowerment champions
08/10/07   North West firms can be the best with support from Knowledge to Innovate
05/10/07   North West Minister welcomes new tobacco law
03/09/07   Can you help shape the future of Manchester?
17/07/07   Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration
09/07/07   The Region's Knowledge Portal is now live
04/07/07   Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
21/06/07   Tackling social exclusion: 2 NW projects included in helping the most chronically excluded adults
20/06/07   Chester gears up to celebrate European successes
11/06/07   Follow the Leaders, Save a Tree - be a Hugger
21/05/07   Planning White Paper Released - Major Planning Reforms for a Sustainable Future
17/05/07   Operation probes community fears on crime and drugs
14/05/07   Europe faces up to challenge of its changing diversity - with official British launch in Manchester
02/04/07   £32 million for cities to tackle worklessness
28/03/07   Woolas announces sixteen successful bids for Unitary status to improve local services
28/03/07   North West success as cool heads contribute to historic fall in fires
28/03/07   Construction innovators - please step forward
26/03/07   Government makes £1.25m available for victims of crime
21/03/07   Lyons Inquiry final report and recommendations
19/03/07   Making good progress: 10 local authorities selected for groundbreaking pilot
13/03/07   Numbers becoming homeless fall in the North West
07/03/07   North West faith organisations share in £4.3 million to help promote community cohesion
01/03/07   Government puts casino panel’s recommendations to Parliament in full
01/03/07   Over £300 million to encourage business growth
28/02/07   Authorities discuss new priorities for North West
21/02/07   Priority offending programme cuts crime
08/02/07   Trade Minister visits Daresbury and Speke
30/01/07   Casino Advisory Panel Recommends to Secretary of State where 17 new casinos should be located
30/01/07   Fire engines go green
30/01/07   26 Local Authorities bid to move to single tier government
25/01/07   Defra announces renewal of grants to environmental action fund projects to support sustainable living
22/01/07   40 areas appointed to lead the Respect programme
15/01/07   £60 million housing funds for the North West
09/01/07   Defra announces measures to encourage individuals to tackle climate change and take up greener lifestyles
18/12/06   Government invests £213m to improve local transport in the North West
13/12/06   New NICE guideline calls for urgent action to stem the rising tide of obesity in England and Wales
07/12/06   Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) Awards
27/11/06   Consultation launched on North West’s 2007-2013 European Programmes
20/11/06   Plan to triple number of youngsters using substance misuse services
09/11/06   First glimpse of Liverpool's European Capital of Culture programme
26/10/06   Strong and prosperous communities: Kelly unveils new vision for local government
12/10/06   The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion 2007
04/10/06   Public examination of the Regional Spatial Strategy
02/10/06   New HomeBuy mortgage launched
26/09/06   Confront and change anti-social behaviour
25/09/06   Launch of the My UK competition by Downing Street and Blue Peter
12/09/06   North West takes on the climate challenge
12/09/06   Cumbria Tourism praised for getting county back on track
11/09/06   ‘Best of the best’ receive awards at tourism meeting
11/09/06   Homelessness falls across the North West
11/09/06   Lottery cash brings new hope for North West young
11/09/06   HSAO provides friendly face of hse for Cumbrian agriculture
01/09/06   Highways Agency (North West)
30/08/06   M6 motorway maintenance work to be carried out overnight to reduce delays
29/08/06   Consultation on the Regional Homelessness Strategy
11/08/06   Findings from study of the Mersey Basin Campaign published
11/08/06   Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund - Round Two
11/08/06   Assessment of North West Regional Development Agency activity and perfomance for the 2005-06 financial year
09/08/06   Defra incentive schemes encourage recycling
20/07/06   New crime statistics for the North West
18/07/06   Highways Agency urges road users to 'be prepared' as major events compete
06/07/06   Government backs Metrolink extensions and gives go ahead for refurbishment work to start
30/06/06   Disperse anti-social behaviour from the North West's streets
30/06/06   2007 Queen's Award for Enterprise
29/06/06   Professor Ashton to step down as Regional Director of Public Health
22/06/06   Transport Minister opens £139.5 Million M60 Junction 5-8 Widening Project
16/06/06   'Royal-tour' takes the road to the North West
15/06/06   Advice Service's £14m boost for North West firms
09/06/06   NWDA receives top rating from the National Audit Office
05/06/06   Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
24/05/06   'Science City' Manchester helping to build bridges of innovation
24/05/06   Final report of the Business Continuity and Perceptions of Business Crime in the North West Region survey published
15/05/06   Cumbrian drug team named as North West's best
15/05/06   Extra help for the poorest performers as recycling targets are increased
04/04/06   Town centre specialists to drive forward economic renaissance in Blackpool, Lancaster and Stockport
04/04/06   £135million boost for top planning performers
29/03/06   Neighbourhood Management a valuable tool says independent report
27/03/06   Government Connect enters an exciting new phase
24/03/06   Budget confirms recovery of North West cities
24/03/06   Extra millions to regenerate run down housing in the North West
23/03/06   Major milestone reached for devolved decision making for local areas
23/03/06   Board Game makes drugs advice child's play
23/03/06   Lake District National Park invests in a brighter future
16/03/06   North West projects share in £2.4million boost for volunteering, mentoring and befriending
02/03/06   Ministers refuse Whinwash wind farm application
02/03/06   New campaigns to reduce gum litter
02/03/06   Solar energy shines in the North West
02/03/06   Shire Counties to have their say about local government
20/02/06   Government confirms £525million to benefit communities
17/02/06   Success for Bolton project in Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities
15/02/06   Assisted Areas Consultation Update
14/02/06   Nominees announced for the Tourism Young Achievers Award 2005
14/02/06   Major consultation opens on Government's strategy for waste
14/02/06   Housing Organisations net more than £20 million from ODPM
09/02/06   Nearly £17m for North West as Woolas rewards local authorities for business growth with over £105m
31/01/06   Woolas confirms grant increases for all local authorities
31/01/06   Cumbria welcomes its first eco-street as Defra announces more funding for sustainable living
27/01/06   Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott launches consultation on 15 year master plan for Carlisle
26/01/06   New action to tackle social exclusion and link services for older people - Miliband
26/01/06   £6m national project to cut congestion on motorways goes ahead, announces Darling
26/01/06   Manchester project thriving as Defra announce renewal of sustainable living grants
26/01/06   New planning pilots launched for large developments
24/01/06   £820,000 for North West in £25m boost to turn scientific research into reality
23/01/06   Government to invest £11.4m in community fire safety - £2.5m for the North West
20/01/06   Search is on for unsung heroes in Salford's fight against drugs
18/01/06   BBC announces shortlist of locations for North West move
12/01/06   Major fire safety reform - Government gives stakeholders more time to prepare
10/01/06   Respect drive targets troublesome families
03/01/06   Manchester project in top ten - going live in 2005 - a review of the renewable energy year
20/12/05   Government invests to improve local transport in the North West
19/12/05   Water-friendly farming: Target areas announced to curb agricultural pollution
15/12/05   Comprehensive Performance Assessment Results, December 2005
09/12/05   Transforming Communities in Merseyside
06/12/05   Pre-Budget Report 2005 - In the North West
29/11/05   Merseytram statement
28/11/05   Success for Bolton and Manchester in Neighbourhood Awards
28/11/05   North West projects support new action to help 16-25s make successful move to adulthood
23/11/05   Highways Agency and the Met Office ready for severe winter weather on Cumbria and North Lancashire's busiest roads
21/11/05   The North West Regional Housing Strategy
17/11/05   e-Government unit relocates to the North West
11/11/05   Restructuring North West police forces - options for change
09/11/05   Young people in Manchester set to advise on regeneration and renewal
09/11/05   One in three retailers caught in underage alcohol sting
08/11/05   Communities in the North West win praise for transforming open spaces
08/11/05   Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund
02/11/05   Digital solutions to social exclusion
02/11/05   Buses to get £20 million boost
28/10/05   Overnight slip road closures as part of £1.2M resurfacing of M6 in Cumbria
28/10/05   Police continue to improve performance - Police Performance Assessment
28/10/05   Government committed to affordable housing in Cumbria
28/10/05   £18million for new Liverpool institute dedicated to treatments for tropical diseases
25/10/05   Over £1million is invested on Merseyrail line
12/10/05   North West Farmers get the chance to learn more about rural energy creation and non food crops
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