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  1. The new Right to Build coming into force today will put power to grant planning permission in the hands of communities bit.ly/LFHUJ4 12 minutes ago via web
  2. MT @TheJubileeHour @EricPickles will be attending tonight's #TheJubileeHour launch in London! Find out more here ow.ly/bd7rO about 17 hours ago via web
  3. @pratsrandomwalk AYOS is a great way for faith grps to mark the Jubilee. We're working with all faiths & hope Hindus will still play a part. about 17 hours ago via web in reply to pratsrandomwalk
  4. Hi @neilchar it’s #righttochallenge coming into force on 27th. #righttobid is set for July & a draft guide will be issued when regs are laid about 18 hours ago via web in reply to neilchar
  5. The bidding process for tenancy deposit protection insurance schemes has now started - bit.ly/KNfwrF (see current opportunities) 1 day ago via web
  6. Andrew Stunell announces a further multi-million pound cash boost to help communities tackle empty homes bit.ly/LwLA3D 4:05 PM May 28th via HootSuite
  7. .@nneerraakk High St innovation funding went to councils with highest level of empty commercial properties & high rate of riot-related crime 6:49 AM May 28th via web in reply to nneerraakk
  8. Eric Pickles announces new Council Tax help for hard-working families and pensioners bit.ly/LLtaf8 5:23 AM May 28th via web
  9. Congrats to the winning #PortasPilots bit.ly/LBu7Xs. The 2nd round closes on 30/6, so it's not too late to apply bit.ly/MV3xbw 4:00 AM May 28th via web
  10. @thejoeturner Your email was received & you should get a reply shortly. Thanks for pointing out the odd bounceback issue we'll look into it. 2:49 AM May 28th via web in reply to thejoeturner
  11. @thejoeturner You can find contact details for our press office at: communities.gov.uk/newsroom/conta… 2:34 AM May 28th via web in reply to thejoeturner
  12. Use our map to locate the winning #PortasPilots and watch their video applications bit.ly/JkizUP #PortasReview 2:26 AM May 26th via web
  13. We've announced the first 12 town centres to become #PortasPilots bit.ly/LBu7Xs Find out if your high street was chosen #PortasReview 4:41 PM May 25th via web
  14. Community groups are being encouraged to showcase how they are improving local services on a new interactive map bit.ly/JJEWCt 11:54 AM May 25th via web
  15. Find out if your high street has won the Portas Pilot competition this Saturday #Portasreview 9:06 AM May 23rd via web
  16. Congratulations to Suzanne Enghed for carrying the Olympic torch today - Britain's firefighters can take pride. l2012.cm/KaogbG 6:36 AM May 23rd via web
  17. Cities Minister Greg Clark says apprenticeships are not just for the young bit.ly/JcIVbh 5:07 AM May 23rd via web
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