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This section contains the latest news, ministerial speeches, statements and articles from the cities and regions site.

More funding for housing choice

More tenants will be able to have a greater say over their housing options and where they wish to live following a £1 million allocation announced today by Housing Minister Iain Wright.
- Added: 12 December 2008
- Site: Cities and regions
New council powers to boost economic prosperity

The Government today introduced and published in Parliament a Bill which will provide new scope for councils and businesses to work together to invest in the long-term economic prosperity of their local communities.
- Added: 4 December 2008
- Site: Cities and regions
Councils are key to tackling worklessness

Councils should be given greater responsibility for coordinating efforts to tackle rising unemployment in their local areas, an independent review has proposed.
- Added: 27 November 2008
- Site: Cities and regions

Milton Keynes South Midlands (MKSM) Conference 2008

Speech by Iain Wright MP to the Milton Keynes South Midlands (MKSM) annual conference.
- Published: 30 October 2008
- Speech by Iain Wright MP
Regenerating Communities

Speech by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears to the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO).
- Published: 29 October 2008
- Speech by The Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP
Northern Regeneration Summit 2008

Speech by Iain Wright MP at the Northern Regeneration Summit 2008.
- Published: 23 October 2008
- Speech by Iain Wright MP