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Events Diary Home Secretary Jacqui Smith visits Henbury in Bristol for 'Not in My Neighbourhood Week'. New Fire Minister makes Poole his first stop New Regional Minister for the South West New Regional Minister visits South West News Archive Residents takling crime in "Not In My Neighbourhood Week" across the South West "Low Waste South West" launched "More than the sum of their parts'' - New Partnerships in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset Seal Deal to Increase Economic Growth 'Field To Fork – It’s in our Nature' 'Good Progress' on Environmental Stewardship 'Securing the regions' futures - strengthening delivery of sustainable development in the English Regions. 'Show me how I matter' 100 days to bang the drum for new councils in Cornwall and Wiltshire 2,800 Land Girls in the South West Receive Badge of Honour for War Efforts 2006 Pre-Budget Report in the South West 2009 Recruitment of 5 Board Members for the South West Regional Development Agency (2 Business & 3 Local Authority) 22 to 28 October 2007 is Energy Saving Week 6 new Specialist Schools in the South West A globally fair and safe carbon share for everyone A healthy start for 'healthy start' A Step on the Ladder for First Time Buyers A strategy for promoting an integrated approach to the management of coastal areas in England has been published. Accessibility to improve at more stations in Devon and Cornwall Adapting to Climate Change Week 2009 Adapting to Climate Change Week. Additional Government funding and recognition Advice to local authorities on the implementation of National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance Amendments to the Home Information Pack Regulations An Integrated Regional Strategy for the South West Annual Innovation Report Appointements Bring Fresh Experience to the South West Appointment of new SW RDA Chief Executive Appointment of Non-Executive Directors to the GOSW Management Board Approval Granted for Bournemouth's Artifical Surf Reef April Pools Day Assisted Areas Review Consultation Events Avian Flu Surveillance to be More Targeted Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Avian Influenza: Poultry Register - One month left to register Bath and Bristol to host the 2008 School Games Beaches in South West continue to be at a high standard Ben Bradshaw attends first Council of Regional Ministers Ben Bradshaw sees health initiatives and regeneration work in Bournemouth. BERR - Voice for Business across Whitehall Best feet forward as South West pupils say goodbye to the school run Better Regulation Executive - Making It Simple Big Lottery Fund backs IT learning scheme for Cornish youth Big Lottery Fund grant opens social gateway for Avon disability club Big Lottery Fund, November Newsletter Biomass boiler to heat world's biggest greenhouses at Eden Bluetongue Extension of Protection Zone and Epidemiology Report Published Board Members Required for South West Tourism Boost for business as Government moves to reduce planning burden Boost for Energy Performance Certificates to help tackle climate change Boost for Sustainable Building Boosting essential skills: Help to develop school support staff Bournemouth Council Wins 'Trailblazer ' Status to Offer Homes and Jobs Advice Bournemouth students encouraged to be good neighbours Bringing Families Together Through Learning Bristol - Economic Success Story Amongst English Towns and Cities Bristol becomes Englands first cycle Demonstration City Bristol City Council reap rewards from the new Plannng Portal Bristol County Court Pilots Anti-Social Behaviour Scheme Bristol early years centre highlighted by Ofsted Bristol hosts Core Cities Summit. Bristol to share road safety money Bristol Wins Cash for Spreading Good Practice Budget 2007 in the South West Budget 2009 for the South West Building public confidence in the fight against crime Building united and resilient communities - developing shared futures Business Support Simplification Consultation - Government Response Call for membership of the Volunteering Hub Scrutiny Committee Call for Nominations - Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards Launched in the South West Calling Time: Reducing Alcohol Harm in the South West Care Services Minister on tour in Bristol Celebrating 30 years: Groups who help to save money and the planet. Chancellor announces Deferred Payment Scheme for Business Rates Children in Care Green Paper: Care Matters Chilling campaign warns drivers to kill their speed or 'live with it' City Centre investment praised by Minister. City Dwellers’ Ecological Footprint Report Cleaner, Safer, Greener Communities event - 25 January, Bristol Climate Change Bill announced in Queen's Speech. Climate Change Bill published. Climate Change in the South West: A Practical Guide for Owners and Agents Common energy policy to tackle EU single market failures and curb greenhouse gas emissions. Commons Select Committee for The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) to visit Bristol and Exmouth. Communities Minister Baroness Andrews visits Barton Hill Community Champions Fund (CCF) - Invitation to Tender Community Cohesion Planning Community Energy Efficiency Projects Double Their Fuel Poverty Targets Community Grants Round Two, 2007-08 Community TV - informing Bristol Competitiveness Allocations for the South West Announced Comprehensive Performance Assessment 2006 results have been announced Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 - South West Submission Connecting Communities Plus Grant – Third Round Consultation on Heat and Energy Saving Strategy Consultation on Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004 Consultation on school, early years and 14-16 funding 2008-11 published Consultation on the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee 2007-2010 Strategy Consultation on the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) UK Operational Programme Consultation on the Review of England's Waste Strategy launched Contract to deliver firecontrol service to benefit the South West Convergence HE Call for Proposals Cornwall wins £22m for urban transformation project Could Bristol be England's first 'sustainable travel city' Council action pack launched to help tackle climate change Countdown to 'no smoking day 2009' Croatian Visitors Learn About European Funding Successes in Devon and Cornwall Culture Minister announces measures to protect Bartholomew Ledges wreck site. Culture South West Seeks New Chairman DCLG and Housing Corporation Respond to Elton Report Deadline approaching for Queen's Award applications Deadline for bad design Deciding Weather to Travel Defra accepts urgent recommendations from Pitt interim review report on summer floods Defra and LEADER + support Wiltshire youth projects. Defra announces new Ministerial Team Defra announces renewal of grants to Environmental Action Fund projects in the South West to support sustainable living. DEFRA Consultation on the Rural Development Programme for England 2007 - 2013 Defra continues high levels of investment in flood and coastal erosion risk Defra Fisheries Consultation Defra incentive schemes encourage recycling Defra supports carers in the rural community Delegate registration is open for ENVEC Delivering Public Service Agreements - the Government Office role. Department for Transport response to the Eddington Study Deputy Prime Minister's award for Sustainable Communities Developing the future arrangements for Local Area Agreements Devon and Dorset projects win Lottery funding Devon and Gloucestershire get pilot one-stop-shops for older people to tackle social exclusion Devon choir hits high note with lottery funding Devon project an example of new proposals to tackle rural housing shortages Devon village brings residents together with new Sports & Community Centre DFES update for Local Authorities Diploma champions to drive forward reform of the 14 -19 agenda Dorset Gets an Opportunity to Have its Say Double funding boost for Tamar Valley Mining Heritage Project Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09 Draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West Dramatic Crime Reductions in the South West Driver Testing and Training Consultation DTI Assisted Areas Review - Stage 2 DTI Consultation - Review of Assisted Areas Early Years Foundation Stage Consultation Education and Inspections Bill gains Royal Assent Electrical Waste Regulations Published. Ending violence against women and girls Energy review report published for a low carbon future and secure energy system England's World Heritage Sites to get Strongest Ever Protections Enterprising Britain 2009 ENVEC 2005 conference presentations now on-line ENVEC 2006 - making sustainability happen. ENVEC 2007 open for delegate registrations. Environment Minister Visits Boscombe Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Flooding Terms of Reference Exeter to benefit from £12m road improvement scheme Exeter woman wins title of South West drug worker of the year Experimental regional and local CO2 emissions statistics. Extended freedoms and flexibilities for local authorities in the South West Extra Funding for Rural Stations in South West Extra help to meet landfill directive targets Fall in new cases of homelessness in the South West. Falmouth Art Gallery wins national award Family and child reading given a boost by new toolkit. Find out more about helping people - and get paid for it Fire Service - New Dimensions Emergency Response Enhancements Fire Service Receives £78m for Buildings Upgrade First reading of the Local Transport Bill First young climate change champion Five cities in South West among 40 areas appointed to lead the respect programme Five projects make Severn tidal power shortlist Foot and Mouth Disease - outbreak in Surrey Four South West areas offered additional funding to tackle youth crime Free tagging aims to beat the bicycle thief in 7 cities in the south west starting in Bristol Fresh Start for Farming in Dorset From Homelessness to Business Success - Winners Announced of National Competition Fundamental change for better bus services Funding announced for authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites in South West Funding support for cornish language confirmed Further Consultation on Vital South West Development Vision Further Education and Training Bill announced Further Education Reform White Paper Future of Regional Government Report Gloucester South West Bypass now open to traffc Gloucestershire floods Gloucestershire's boys in blue are going green. Gongs for South West award winning Councils Good enough for my child workshop - change of date Good enough for my child workshops Gordon Brown announces changes to Defra GOSW Commons Select Committee evidence transcript now released GOSW helps with plans to spread economic opportunity GOSW Peer Review GOSW works with theatre company to spotlight issues facing children in care Government awards £120,000 to drive Bristol's digital innovation Government brings real help for South West regional charities Government consults on Green Fuels Obligation Government consults on improving support for disabled people to live independently at home Government extends housing and regeneration review Government helps community groups tackle climate change Government Information sharing can help protect the most disadvantaged Government invests £168m to improve local transport in the South West Government launches consultation on priorities for EU Structural Funds Government Response to Regional Funding Allocations Government response to the Environmental Audit Select Committee on Sustainable Housing Government sets vision for carbon neutral development. Government steps up efforts to keep children safe in the South West Government to help Gloucestershire tackle flooding Government Welcomes Matthew Taylor Report Great Western Research Initiative Greater Bristol Strategic Transport Study - Final Recommendations Submitted Greater Bristol Transport Consultation Greater rewards for South West Local Authorities who promote business growth Gypsy & Traveller Report Published Have your say St Austell Health Secretary announces new architecture of the local NHS Healthy Weight for Children Hub Helping businesses in the South West to plan 'excellent events' Hilary Benn publishes draft flood and water management bill Home Office calls for Connected Fund bids. Home Office Minister Visits Gloucestershire Home Office Minister visits Swindon Homelessness Falls across the South West Homes and Transport Top Priorities for the South West Housing Minister, Baroness Andrews visits Truro How are the kids? Implementing a smoke-free future: Minister launches consultation on draft regulations Improved Information About the South West Economy Investing to save energy for brighter public services. Kicking the Smoking Habit in the South West Landmark building's final curtain. Last chance to enter tackling drugs changing lives awards in the South West Latest Annual Review and Corporate Plan now available Latest UK Fire Statistics Published (up to 31 March 2007) Launch of 10 New Business Case Studies on Adapting to Climate Change Launch of Bristol Science City Launch of DVD - Advice to Migrant Workers from the Emergency Services Launch of Enterprise Strategy Launch of Equality South West Website Launch of Just Connect! website Launch of SW RDA's revised Regional Economic Strategy (RES) Leader Plus funds new schools drama to raise awareness of local food Liam Byrne launches PBR in the SW Local Action for Rural Communities Local Area Agreements - New Guidance Note. Local Area Pathfinder Leads Announced Local authorities required to provide positive activities for young people Local Councils in the South West crucial to fighting climate change Local Councils in the South West urged to have their say on updated licensing guidance Local Government Minister John Healey makes Announcement on Cornwall and Wiltshire Unitary Status Local Government White Paper is published Local Housing Companies to Deliver New Affordable Homes in Bristol and Plymouth Local Sector Independence day 4th July: Stronger independence, Stronger relationships - Better outcomes Local Strategic Partnerships Consultation Announced Local students to address education leaders at conference. Lord Mandelson annouces launch of 'Solution for Buisness' Lottery cash links North Somerset to local Credit Union Lottery millions lay foundations for community hubs in South West Low Carbon Champion retires. Low Carbon Hierarchy Explained on YouTube by SW Climate Champion Major expansion of designing out crime initiative Making Britain's roads the safest in the world Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) gives a £3.9 Million boost to the region Mapping public service funded initiatives: tackling worklessness in deprived areas Marine Navigation Bill Consultation Launched Miliband plans a partnership for prosperity and the Planet Millennium Volunteer of the Year 2006 Mining landscape of Cornwall and West Devon becomes a World Heritage Site Minister announces funding boost for South West museums. Minister announces minimum legal age to purchase tobacco to rise from 16 to 18 Minister announces the first national skills academies ready to go live Minister announces £15 million jump start for walking to school Minister attends opening of a new exhibition in Bristol Minister attends regional roadshow consultation event Minister confirms funding for local councils Minister confirms Local Authority funding boost Minister Confirms New Deal for Communities Funding Minister for Local Government and Community Cohesion visits Wareham, Dorset Minister for Marine, Landscape and Rural Affairs visits Devon and Cornwall Minister for the South West meets regional stakeholders to discuss Government's draft Legislative Programme. Minister highlights link between food, farming and climate during a visit to Devon. Minister launches helpline for car clear scheme in Bristol Minister Meets Leaders Driving Change in Cornwall Minister outlines parenting courses to tackle anti-social behaviour Minister Praises Boost for Devon Fishing and Economy Minister praises community projects in rural Wiltshire Minister sets out timetable for devolution Minister urges learning outside the classroom Minister visits Christchurch and Blandford fire stations opening new facilities Minister welcomes European Commission report on EU emissions trading scheme Ministers Act to Protect Lyme Bay Sea Life Ministers Visit New 'Trust' Schools in Bristol More Power to South West Residents More South West councils to offer homes and jobs advice More Young People Achieve Key Qualification Level Mortgage rescue scheme extended across the South West MSC Napoli Update MSC Napoli: Statement to the House of Commons Multi-Area Agreement in Bournemouth, Dorset Poole approved Municipal Waste Management Statistics (Provisional Quarter 2 2007/08) National Awards for Fire-Fighters in Wiltshire and Avon National Challenge Strategy launched to ensure more children get better GCSEs National Minimum Wage rises for workers across the South West National waste recycling rates up. Neighbourhood Management a valuable tool. New advisory unit for Fire & Rescue Service to be set up New approach to urban flooding to be tested in the South West New CAP payments website goes live New Chair For South West Regional Development Agency New Child Car Seat Laws New climate change programme launched New Council to fire up Regional Economies New Deal for Cities and Regions - Meeting the Regional Economic Challenge New Deal for Towns Cities and Regions New equalities legislation came into force on the 30th April 2007 New European Regeneration Programme for Cornwall New figures show homelessness falling New Food and Environment Research Agency launched New Funding for Authorised Gypsy and Traveller Sites New Generation of Social Entrepreneurs Gear Up To Inspire the Nation New Green Farming Guide launched New Green Guide for Outdoor/ Community Events New HomeBuy Mortgage to Help Families in the South West onto the Housing Ladder New Local Authority Health Profiles New Measures to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour Announced New one-stop shop for cohesion launched New online guide to greener living. New Opportunities White Paper Launched New powers for tenants to tackle anti social behaviour New Proposals Outlined to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour New proposals to make the 2016 zero carbon homes target a reality New Push for Recycling in Public Places New Regional Director at GOSW New rules to help farmers protect the countryside New Support for Low Cost Home Ownership New Swindon rail terminal to cut congestion and carbon emissions New version of State of the South West launched New Web Support to Providers of Affordable Homes in Rural Communities New website for small firms to access Government contracts New website highlights the regeneration of Hayle's Townscape New Year Message from The Prime Minister New Year Message from The Prime Minister Next Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board Meeting to be held in Bristol. Nominate Government Office for the South West for an e-Government National Award North Cornwall Highlighted in New Report to Tackle Social Exclusion North Somerset Named as Pilot Area for 'Find Your Talent' Programme to give Young People Five Hours of Culture a Week On track for a better service in the Cotswolds Online CO2 calculator launched. Our Energy Challenge Outdoors for all. Over £11.6 million to encourage business growth across the West of England Over £300 million to encourage business growth Over £9.6 million to encourage business growth in Devon and Cornwall Panel Report on the draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West Pathfinder project to look at boarding provision for vulnerable children and young people People in the South West most satisfied with their local areas People's Millions in the South West: Year Two Performance Assessment of the SW Regional Development Agency Published Pioneering Agency to Drive Forward Housing and Regeneration Pioneering Carbon Trading Scheme to Promote School Energy Efficiency Place Matters report published Planning Together: New Guide to Help Shape Sustainable Communities Planning White Paper Released: Major Planning Reforms for a Sustainable Future Plans for Year of Food and Farming in Schools Revealed Plans to safeguard future of rural communities in the South West Play a key role in the region’s success: Become a Board Member of the SW RDA Play a key role in your region's success Police forces from across the UK visit Plymouth to learn about pioneering headcams. Policing Green Paper Pre-Budget Report and Comprehensive Spending Review announced Preventing Violent Extremism Pathfinder Fund Prime Minister speaks in Bristol about the criminal justice system. Priority Offending Programme cuts crime in the South West Promise the Earth for World Environment Day Prompt Payment Code Providing Homes for a Sustainable Future Public Health White Paper - News archive Queen's Speech 2008/09 Queen's Speech 2008/09 Queens' Award for Enterprise Promotion 2007 Re-appointment of Kelvyn Derrick to the South West Regional Development Agency Board Announced Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises. Real help now: saving money - It's your business Record number of bathing waters meet European standards Record number of top quality parks and green spaces in the South West. Recruiting for the Young Muslims' Advisory Group Recruitment of a new Chair for the South West Regional Development Agency Board Recruitment of five Non-Executive Board Members for the South West Regional Development Agency Recycling up and landfill down latest figures reveal Red tape cuts save £800m Regional Development Agencies reported mid-year output (2005/6) Regional ESF Strategies 2007-13: Consultation Regional Funding Allocations Regional Funding Allocations Advice - Final Version Regional Funding Allocations Round 2 Announced Regional Minister Ben Bradshaw launches Regional Talent Debate Regional Minister launches Regional Economic Task Group Regional Primary Capital Programme Pathefinders Announced Regional success in the 2006 Birthday Honours List Regional success in the New Year Honours List Regional success in the New Year Honours List Regional Successes in the New Year Honours List 2009 Regional sustainable development indicators published Reorganisation of Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) Respect Action Plan Launched in the South West Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration is published Rise in Blue Flags beach awards for the South West. Rollout for Standard Planning Application Form (1APP) Announced Rosie Winterton announces £34million transport improvements for Cornish regeneration area Rosie Winterton, Minister of State for Transport visits Bristol and announces £42 million for new improved local bus services. Royal accolades for eleven enterprising businesses in the South West Royal Bath and West Show opens. Rural Affairs Forum Looks for New Members Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) is formally launched in the SW Ruth Kelly announces support to create more quality part-time jobs for women Ruth Kelly sets out action plan to isolate and defeat extremists Ruth Kelly sets out her agenda for Local Government devolution Safeguarding Children Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill Schoolchildren to have success all mapped out Schools urged to go green. Second round of the Local Enterprise Growth Initiative Second Together we can... Conference - 16 March, Bodmin. Secretary of State for Education and Skills visits Bristol Services for Devon Families at the Touch of a Button Seventy-five new parish plans in South West Severn Barrage review announced. Shared priorities agreed for the Government Office Network Shocking seat belts advert aims to save a life each day Short-listed bids for Unitary status out for consultation Sir Don Curry visits sustainable food and farming successes in the South West Sixty Two Authorities to Receive £31m Flood Funding Smoke free England Social housing refurbishment drive gets a multi-billion pound boost Somerset and Wiltshire get new NHS Foundadtion Trusts. South West Authorities Deliver £108 million in Efficiency Gains South West cities best for sustainability South West cities invited bid to host the UK School Games. South West Climate Change Action Plan 2008 – 2010 launched South West Councils get £9m to help communities through the credit crunch South West councils proceeding towards Unitary Status and 'Pathfinder' status South West Councils receive extra funding For Housing Management and Maintenance South West Eco Town Bid Set to Face Toughest Ever Green Standards South West flood-hit families to receive help with council tax bills South West gardens and lawns under threat from Climate Change. South West gets eight New Growth Points South West has lowest recorded crime in the country. South West Healthy Schools Plus Launched Today South West healthy start pilot rolls out across rest of England South West Industrial Development Board (SWIDB) Vacancies South West kids get £1.7 m pay-out to play out South West Local Authorities Active on Unitary and Two Tier Proposals South West Local Authorities win awards South West making good progress on recycling targets South West Observatory (SWO) Annual Report 2006/07 South West Observatory Annual Report Published South West Parks and Green Spaces Recognised in Green Flag Awards South West projects awarded Ethnic Minorities Innovation Fund grants. South West projects win at the Housing Design Awards South West receives £3.5m to help manage highways assets South West records biggest fall in new homelessness cases in England South West Regional Development Agency Board Recruitment Information Sessions South West Regional Development Agency New Board Members Appointed South West Science & Industry Council seeks new members South West success at the Guardian Public Service Awards South West Successes in National Adult Learners Awards South West Sustainability Checklist for Developments launched South West Tackling drug award winners announced South West to benefit from major transport improvements South West to share in £4.3 million to help promote community cohesion South West to take a fair approach to tackling climate change South West Winners in Compact Awards for 2008 South West winners take on the climate challenge Standard for offsetting to deliver much needed clarity State of the South West "What's Changed 2006" Staying in education or training until the age of 18 is widely supported Stern Review on the economics of climate change published Stroud Finalist - Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities 2005 Supporting parents, strengthening communities Survey of English Housing 2005-06: Provisional Results Sustainable development in Government annual report 2006: Government response Sustainable Development Indicators In Your Pocket 2008 Swindon drugs service to care for the carers SWRDA Board Member Recruitment Tackling discrimination, modernising the law Taking Forward the Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration Targeted Support Fund (formerly the Community Resilience Fund) Tessa Jowell and youth music launch youth programme that reclaims respect The Big Green Challenge The Casino Advisory Panel announces a shortlist of successful proposals. The Commission for Racial Equality Calls for Zero Tolerance in Election Campaigns The Department for Communities and Local Government The Education and Inspections Bill 2006 The Environment in your Pocket 2007 The environment in your pocket 2008 The Games are less than 2012 days away The Government Office Network - Personal Information The new Childcare Act 2006 The Our South West website marks 10 years championing sustainability! The People's £50m Lottery Giveaway The Prime Minister opens the new Bristol Brunel Academy The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion The role of the Government Office for the South West The Take Part Framework. Three-point plan to tackle gun crime Tilley Awards 2008 Together Government and Busines can Keep Britain Working Torbay Students Have Their Say Train to Gain service has now reached over 10,000 employers Transport Minister gives statement to the House of Commons regarding MSC Napoli Trevor Phillips appointed as chair of new equality body Two-thirds of English local authorities met or exceeded their household recycling targets last year UK Government Sustainable Procurement action plan launched UK On Track To Double Kyoto Target UK’s first Muslim and Jewish radio station launched in the South West UK’s first personal carbon budget cards launched in the South West Six million workers set to benefit from extra holiday entitlement Visit to Bristol by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. Vulnerable People in the South West Benefit from Award-Winning Service Wanted - Your Views On Health And Safety West of England recieves more than £500,000 for beating congestion targets Westcountry Bidders Shortlisted in £200m Transport Scheme for New Housing Wet summer weather hits bathing water quality in the South West Weymouth Relief Road gets Green Light Whats in the Pre-Budget Report 2008 for the SW? White Paper Delivers Power Shift to Local People Wilthire agencies join National week of action to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour Wiltshire man wins SW drugs worker of the Year Award. Workplace travel planning saving South West businesses time and money You have the right not to remain silent Young Muslim Advisory Group Youth Matters - Next Steps £10.3 Million to Reward Planning Performance in the South West £12.5m Grassroots Grants Scheme aids Voluntray and Community Groups in South West £13 million to buy unsold homes for affordable housing £15m Housing boost for South West £180 million to improve local transport in the South West £18m transport funding for new housing in the South West £1million scheme will help green apprentices in the South West £300m Council Cash Boost for Local Business Growth £31m Restoration Fund for Flood-Hit Communities £4.5 Million Boost to Faith-based Groups and Community Cohesion £40m awarded to 3 projects in the South West £473,000 for Somerset flood protection project £510m Cash Incentive to Help Long Term Housing Market £70m Housing Boost for South West £95m South West project to divert biodegradable waste from landfill ‘Homes for the future: more affordable, more sustainable’ Housing Green Paper launched Real Help for Business South West passengers to benefit from huge investment in trains South West's Climate Change Champion takes to the seas to learn about global warming The Right Track for the Winter Timetable UPDATE - Draft Proposed Changes - Regional Spatial Strategy What's New on the Site People and Sustainable Communities Community Cohesion Drugs and Alcohol Feedback Form Housing Decent Homes and Option Appraisals Decent Homes Right to Buy South West Regional Assembly - Housing Neighbourhood Renewal Neighbourhood Management Neighbourhood Renewal Strategies People and Sustainable Communities: the National Picture Change for Children: the National Picture Community Cohesion: the National Picture Drugs and Alcohol: the National Picture Housing: the National Picture Neighbourhood Renewal: the National Picture Social Inclusion: the National Picture Sustainable Communities: the National Picture Sustainable Development: the National Picture Third Sector: the National Picture Social Inclusion Community Cohesion and Race Equality Vulnerable Adults Sustainable Communities Definitions PSA 5 Sustainable Communities - Case Studies Creating Sustainable Communities in the South West - Case Study Sustainable Communities Publications Sustainable Development Planning Feedback Form Planning Casework Called-In Planning Applications Consultation Directions 2009 Environmental Impact Assessment Publications and Recent Planning Decisions Planning: the National Picture Development Plans: the National Picture Planning Casework: the National Picture Regional Planning: the National Picture Regional Planning Panel Report on the draft RSS for the South West Regional Spatial Strategy Proposed Changes Clarification: Addition to proposed RSS schedule RSS Single Issue Review for Gypsy & Traveller Provision to 2011 RSS Panel Report: Review of Gypsy & Traveller Pitch Requirements Submitted Draft Regional Spatial Strategy Preparing for Emergencies Feedback Form Preparedness Preparing for Emergencies - What You Need to Know Avian Flu Preparing for Emergencies: the National Picture Preparedness: the National Picture Recovery: the National Picture Response: the National Picture Recovery Response Capabilities Programme Humanitarian Assistance Privacy Policy Public Health Building Expertise Regional Public Health group What is Public Health? 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