A new remit
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) was created on 5 May 2006 with a powerful remit to promote community cohesion and equality, as well as responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government. More about the DCLG remit...
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NEWS
£50 million to tackle homelessness and overcrowding in london
14/07/2006
£50 million will be used to help homeless and overcrowded families in London, announced today by Housing Minister Yvette Cooper. Read the news release for more.
Devolution agenda pushed forward with new powers for London
13/07/2006
Strategic leadership in London was boosted as key powers for the Greater London Authority (GLA) – the Mayor of London and London Assembly - was announced. Read the news release or the Government's final proposals for the additional powers and responsibilities.
Ruth Kelly's priorities for DCLG
12/07/2006
Ruth Kelly has written to the Prime Minister setting out her priorities for DCLG. Read a copy of her letter, which responds to the Prime Minister's letter to her of 9 May, for full details.
Government awards £1.2million to drive digital innovation
12/07/2006
Ten national finalists who stepped up to take on the digital challenge - to create a world class example of a “wired up community” - was announced by DCLG Minister Angela Smith at an awards ceremony in London. Read the news release or speech for more.
