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Access to finance for small business
Access to finance for small business
Agency Workers Directive Consultation Event
Aims and Objectives
Ainsworth talks to the people of Blackpool
Alcohol
Almost 100,000 children across the North West benefit from record child maintenance figures
Almost £20M Grassroots Grants scheme opens its doors to small voluntary and community groups in the North West
Ambitious strategy launched to protect environment and tackle climate change
An overview of new Local Area Agreements (LAAs)
Anti-social Behaviour
Anti-social Behaviour: the National Picture
Appointment of Director for Children and Learners
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Assisted Areas Consultation Update
Atlas aim for global success with help from UKTI
Authorities discuss new priorities for North West
Avian influenza - final epidemiology report published
Avian Influenza - remaining restrictions lifted
Almost £20M Grassroots Grants scheme opens its doors to small voluntary and community groupsin the North West
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Back Issues
Background
Background
Beverley Hughes attends first Council of Regional Ministers
Beverley Hughes attends first Council of Regional Ministers
Bids invited for £16m Merseyside European Funding
Biography
Biography
Biography
Biography
Board Game makes drugs advice child's play
Bolton be safe project scoops top prize in Nationwide Crime Fighting Award
Boost for business as Government moves to reduce planning burden
British Chambers of Commerce Regional Business Reception
Budget confirms recovery of North West cities
Building Britain's Future
Building Britain's Future - New industry, new jobs
Building Expertise: the National Picture
Building Local Capacity
Building Local Capacity
Bus passenger takes trip of a lifetime
Bus passengers to be championed by watchdog
Bus passengers to benefit from local transport bill
Buses to get £20 million boost
Business and Culture in Liverpool
Business and Industry
Business and Industry: the National Picture
Business Continuity Page
Business crime guides publishedBusiness crime guides published
Business Plan
Better support for emotional wellbeing in schools – 25 pilot areas announced
British Chambers of Commerce Regional Business Reception 2008
Blackpool scheme praised as ministers launch new 'think family' approach to help vulnerable parents and children
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Cabinet Secretary meets innovative Civil Servants in the North West
Call for nominations as tackling drugs changing lives awards launched in North West
Can you help shape the future of Manchester?
Carbon Trading announcement and £30 million for public sector energy improvements
Cash boost for biomass fuel for heat and electricity generation
Casino Advisory Panel Recommends to Secretary of State where 17 new casinos should be located
CBI North West Regional Council meeting
Change for Children
Change for Children National Picture
Change for Children: the National Picture
Changes to working neighbourhood funding announced
Charity begins at home - new action to get homeless into work
Cheshire residents asked for views on boundary recommendations
Cheshire schoolkids targeted to get firework safety message to parents who put families at risk
Cheshire invited to come forward on social housing
Chester gears up to celebrate European successes
Chester Social Enterprise selected to compete for £500,000 prize fund
Child Poverty
Child Poverty Conference 15 December 08
Change for Children: the National Picture
Children and Young People
Change for Children: the National Picture
Children's Fund
Children's Fund: the National Picture
Chilling campaign warns drivers to kill their speed or Live With It
Civic Skills Programme: 'Play Your Part Make Your Mark'
Civil Servants rise to the apprenticeship challenge
Civil Service Campus plan moves a step closer
Civil Service North West programme
CLES Summer School on Shaping Fairer Places for the Future'
Climate Change
Climate Change
Climate Change Champion sees how North West is acting on CO2
Climate change champions fulfil fact-finding expedition in the Netherlands
Colours
Commercial officers from around the world visit Stockport firm as example of engineering excellence
Committed local councillors improve the lives of their communities
Communities in the North West win praise for transforming open spaces
Community Champions Fund
Community Cohesion
Community Cohesion: the National Picture
Community Development Foundation National survey
Community Empowerment
Community Initiatives
Community Initiatives: the National Picture
Community ownership gains new momentum
Community rail - new life for local lines
Community Safety
Community Safety: the National Picture
Commuters urged to claim for week of train strain
Complaints Procedure
Comprehensive Area Assessment
Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA)
Comprehensive Performance Assessment Results, December 2005
Compulsory Purchase Orders and Referrals
Connecting Communities
Connexions: the National Picture
Construction innovators - please step forward
Consultation launched on North West’s 2007-2013 European Programmes
Consultation on a strategy to protect the health of honey bees
Consultation on the Regional Homelessness Strategy
Contact Us
Corporate Plans and Annual Reviews
Corrie star kicks off the Big Drink Debate
Coronation Street stars back the bus pass
Council of Regional Ministers
Council of Regional Ministers
Councils match Tesco.com for web hits
Countdown commences for North West's new ticket to ride
Crackdown on irresponsible drinks promotions
Cracking down on burglary in the North West
Crime Reduction
Crime Reduction Initiatives: the National Picture
Crown Copyright
Culture and Leisure
Culture and Leisure: the National Picture
Culture Secretary Andy Burnham orders local Inquiry into public library service in the Wirral
Culture Secretary says 'Thank you' to Liverpool on a fantastic year as Capital of Culture
Cumbria Alcohol Strategy Launch (video message)
Cumbria Alcohol Strategy Launch (video message)
Cumbria and Salford Councils named as empowerment champions
Cumbria communities in control over Council cash
Cumbria Tourism praised for getting county back on track
Cumbrian companies urged to achieve export ambitions
Cumbria welcomes its first eco-street as Defra announces more funding for sustainable living
Cumbrian charity's praise for business website
Cumbrian drug team named as North West's best
Cutting edge companies fly the flag for Cumbria
Cutting edge companies fly the flag for Cumbria
Cutting taxes and delivering real help for individuals and families in the North West
Christmas revellers told: Think! don't drink and drive
Children and families to be given support they need to fight obesity
Chance to have your say – Plans for Gypsies and Travellers & Travelling Showpeople in the North West
Community Initiatives - Interreg III National Picture
Confront and change anti-social behaviour
Come and join the debate!
Corporate Video
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Dare to Dream event
Deadline approaches for communities to make the most of local assets
Defra announces measures to encourage individuals to tackle climate change and take up greener lifestyles
Defra announces plans to replace current Hill Farm Allowance Scheme
Defra announces renewal of grants to environmental action fund projects to support sustainable living
Defra incentive schemes encourage recycling
Defra launches £6 million Greener Living Fund
Denham - Connecting Communities
Denham - Making public spending more accountable
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott launches consultation on 15 year master plan for Carlisle
Detailed noise maps available at the click of a mouse
Development Plans: the National Picture
Development Plans
Digital Britain - The future of communications
Digital solutions to social exclusion
Disperse anti-social behaviour from the North West's streets
Draft Legislative event
Dramatic crime reductions in the North West
Dramatic Crime Reductions in the North West
Drink Drive in the North West this Christmas and you'll be treated like any other criminal
Driver Testing and Training to be overhauled
Drug Worker of the Year for the North West
Drugs
Drugs: the National Picture
Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and Alcohol: the National Picture
Do you have a Local Hero?
DfT launches new climate change campaign on impact of car use
DCMS conducts first national study of voluntary arts activity in England
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Expert panel discusses plans for bus passenger champion
e-Government unit relocates to the North West
Early Years and Children 0-13
Economic Development and Enterprise Datasets (EDEs)
Economy
Economy National: the National Picture
Education
Education National Picture
Education and Skills
Education and Skills: the National Picture
Education maintenance allowance works for Cumbrian teenagers
Education maintenance allowance works for Cumbrian teenagers
Education maintenance allowance works for Merseyside's teenagers
Education maintenance allowance works for Lancashire teenagers
Education maintenance allowance works for Greater Manchester's teenagers
Education Maintenance Allowance Works for Warrington and Cheshire Teenagers
Eight North West Authorities awarded Beacon Status
Eight North West voluntary groups receive Queen's Award for voluntary service
Elderly urged to apply for help for heating and insulating their homes
Employers guarantee facilities for cyclists
Empty shops revival plan to prevent high street decline in North West
Energy
Energy: the National Picture
England team backs anti-knife campaign
Ensuring a fair housing market for all
Enterprise Skills To Be Taught At Premiership Football Clubs
Environment and Rural
Environment and Rural: the National Picture
Environmental impact assessment
Environmental Issues
Environmental Issues: the National Picture
European Structural Funding 2007-2013
Europe faces up to challenge of its changing diversity - with official British launch in Manchester
European Funding
European Funding: the National Picture
European Programme Legacy and Evaluation
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
European Social Fund (ESF)
Events Diary
Everyclick and Clear Channel Outdoor launch the UK’s largest competition for charities
Executive Group
Executive Group
Extension of Bluetongue protection zone to allow further vaccination
Extension of Bluetongue protection zone to allow further vaccination
Extra funding available for North West's rural stations
Extra funding for school buses and transport in flood-hit Cumbria
Extra help for the poorest performers as recycling targets are increased
Extra millions to regenerate run down housing in the North West
Environment Minister calls for the public sector to lead in energy efficiency
Eight North West voluntary groups receive Queen's Award for voluntary service
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Fair and affordable funding to keep down council tax
Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund
Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund - Round Two
Farming and Food
Farming and Food: the National Picture
Feasibility Testing - the Oldham & Cumbria Experience
Feasibility Testing Update
Festive First for Manchester!
Final call to enroll on a 2008 Early Years Professional course
Final report of the Business Continuity and Perceptions of Business Crime in the North West Region survey published
Financial penalties for utility companies which fail to give proper notice of street works introduced
Findings from study of the Mersey Basin Campaign published
Fire & Rescue Service Update
Fire engines go green
First batch of bluetongue vaccine delivered
First glimpse of Liverpool's European Capital of Culture programme
Five years in prison for careless drivers who kill
Free repossession advice scheme helps 3,405 North West residents
Friesian to Fridge
From Leigh with love - software wizards tempt U.S. security experts
Funding announced for authorised Gypsy and traveller sites in the North West
Funding announced for Cumbrian farmers
Further support for tackling chewing gum litter in Blackpool
Further support for tackling chewing gum litter in Wigan
Future Jobs Fund
From the street to the boardroom Government and business leaders give homeless organisations a chance to become entrepreneurs
Facing the Housing Challenge – Action Today, Innovation for Tomorrow
From Neighbourhood to the National: Policing Our Communities Together
Formal recognition for wartime women who worked on the land
Follow the Leaders, Save a Tree - be a Hugger
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Getting that dream career is easy according to one in four North West teenagers
Global opportunities beckon for North West companies at UK trade & investment ports sector event
Go-ahead for £51m A34 Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley bypass
Gongs for award winning councils
GONW Logo Guidelines
GONW sign up to the Prompt Payment Code
Gorton Community Allotment Dig
Government response to audit commission report - staying afloat - financing emergencies
Government and Businesses unite to back young people in the North West
Government backs Metrolink extensions and gives go ahead for refurbishment work to start
Government committed to affordable housing in Cumbria
Government confirms £525million to benefit communities
Government Connect enters an exciting new phase
Government is committed to tackling inequality and disadvantage wherever it exists
Government launches business support package
Government makes £1.25m available for victims of crime
Government Office for the North West
Government Office for the North West
Government Office for the North West
Government Office for the North West
Government to invest £11.4m in community fire safety - £2.5m for the North West
Government urges North West shoppers to get a bag habit
Government wants To engage With Faith Communities on social challenges
Greater Manchester Challenge
Greater Manchester Challenge
Greater Manchester Challenge
Greater Manchester Challenge launches with an ambitious agenda
Greater Manchester granted City Region Status
Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire offered additional funding to tackle youth crime
Greater Manchester’s £640m Revolutionary Recycling Deal Signed
Green energy and green jobs prospects for the North West as Centrica renewable energy announce potential for major offshore wind expansion
Green farming schemes in the North West reaping benefits after 21 years
Green Fire Stations to open up to local communities
Green Infrastructure in the NW Region
Green light for five flagship unitary councils
Government powers help local authorities get tough on litter
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Hardship Fund brings real help in the North West
Hate Crime
Healey confirms TUPE protections for staff moving to new Unitary Councils
Healey doubles council house-building cash
Healey gives green light to council house building programme
Healey offers more housing choice for tenants
Healey unveils overhaul of efficiency and improvement support for North West councils
Health and worklessness key priorities for Merseyside
Health inequalities
Health inequalities
Healthier Horizons for the People in the North West
Healthy Lives, Brighter Futures
Heathrow Matters to the North West says Transport Secretary
Help
Helping soldiers into homes
Heritage, Museums, Libraries and Archives
Heritage, Museums, Libraries and Archives: the National Picture
Heysham to M6 link planning decision
High Speed Rail in Britain
Higher Education: the National Picture
Highest number of schools opening for thirty years
Highways Agency and the Met Office ready for severe winter weather on Cumbria and North Lancashire's busiest roads
Highways Agency urges road users to 'be prepared' as major events compete
Hilary Benn calls for global agreement to secure the future of our food as he appoints council to advise on UK food strategy
Hilary Benn responds to review into handling of foot and mouth disease
Hillsborough papers panel established
Historic deal struck to bring Metrolink into Oldham town centre
Homelessness falls across the North West
Housing
Housing: the National Picture
Housing Organisations net more than £20 million from ODPM
Housing sector urged to work with Government
How To Use This Website
How we assess planning applications
HSAO provides friendly face of hse for Cumbrian agriculture
Highways Agency (North West)
Historic Warrington pub voted pick of the poll in the North West of England
Highest number of new schools opening for thirty years
Households and local authorities make progress on waste
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IDeA LAA and LSP Improvement Support Programme
Identity cards to be extended across the North West
Information Management Programme (IMP) Update
IDeA Support - Improvement Support Work Programme
Improving Health: the National Picture
Increasing the formal childcare take up by low-income families
Indicative LAA negotiating timetable for 2007/08
Inequities are killing people on a "grand scale" reports WHO's Commission
Information on the Complementary Strand
Information Management Project (IMP)
Initiatives to reduce anti social behaviour in Bolton welcomed by Regional Minister Beverley Hughes
International co-operation for creative industries sought at first c&binet forum
Internet links
Introducing the GONW LAA Co-ordination Team
ITV and Granada lunch
Integrated Offender Management
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Joint Economic Commission Members
John Healey announces radical dismantling of council housing finance
John healey extends government drive to tackle repossessions
Johnson stubs out recruitment of young smokers
Joint declaration to tackle climate change
Joint Economic Commission for the North West
Joint Economic Commission for the North West
Joint economic commission for the North West agrees actions on economic downturn
Joint economic commission for the North West agrees actions on economic downturn
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Keeping traffic moving and cutting disruption - new powers come into force
Kelly announces £244m for Manchester tram extensions
Keynote address at the CLES Summer School
Keynote address at the Dare to Dream Event
Keynote address at the North West Charter Awards Event
Keynote address at the NWDA AGM
Keynote address at Protecting Your Business Seminar
Keynote address at the Towards a Tobacco Free Future Event
Keyword Search
Kickstart
Kirkby Lonsdale firm drive Business forward with help from UKTI
Keynote address at North West Regional Talent Debate
Keynote address at the launch of the Regional Economic Framework
Keynote address at the launch of the Regional Economic Framework
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Local councils crucial to fighting climate change
Local Government Minister confirms inflation-busting settlement for councils
LAA Dry-Run - Local
LAA Finance Update
LAA Finance Update
LAA News
LAA News
LAA Roadshow
LAA Roadshow Update
Lake District National Park invests in a brighter future
Lancashire Climate change strategy launched
Lancashire pathfinder leads way to better rural services
Lancashire talent travels to Texas for major Music and Media Conference
Lancashire talent travels to Texas for major Music and Media Conference
Lancaster and Morecambe awarded £75,200 extra Government funding for cycling success
Lancaster drug workers in running for awards
Lancaster joins the race to become first UK ‘City of Culture’
Lancaster to benefit from £10m cycling package
Last chance to enter Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards in North West
Launch of the My UK competition by Downing Street and Blue Peter
Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: housing an ageing society
Livestock keepers get chance to shape animal disease policy
Local Area Agreements
Local Area Agreements National Picture
Local Authorities
Local authorities dive in for £140 million free swimming fund
Local authorities encouraged to take the plunge on free swimming
Local authorities encouraged to take the plunge on free swimming
Local Authorities working together on waste: consultation published
Local Democracy needs you
Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) Awards
Local Government in driving seat for decision making and delivery
Local Government
Local Government Improvement
Local Government Improvement National Picture
Local Government National Picture
Local Government Reorganisation in Cheshire
Local Strategic Partnerships National Picture
Local Transport Plans
Local Transport Plans: the National Picture
London 2012 Business Network launched in Manchester
Lord Mandelson visited Cumbria today to see how the area is open for business again.
Lottery cash brings new hope for North West young
Lowest increase in council tax for 14 years announced
Lowest number of asylum applications in 14 years in the North West
Lowest number of asylum applications in 14 years in the North West
Lowton firm enjoy export success providing worldwide security solutions
Lyons Inquiry final report and recommendations
Lancashire’s new business support website goes live
LAA Guidance
LAA Dry-run - National
Local Public Service Agreements National Picture
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Manchester project in top ten - going live in 2005 - a review of the renewable energy year
Make it your new year resolution to get out and about with your bus pass in 2008
More neighbourhoods to get a 'community kitty'
Manchester City Council to offer affordable housing deals
Minister hears strong North West backing for crackdown on irresponsible drinks promotions
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
Minister congratulates successful export scheme at Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus
M6 motorway maintenance work to be carried out overnight to reduce delays
MAA signings
Major Boost for Housebuilding Schemes in North West
Major boost to North West economy as £137 million link is given green light
Major boost to North West economy as £176m Carlisle bypass given green light
Major boost to North West economy as £18m Liverpool Gateway Improvement Scheme gets go-ahead
Major consultation opens on Government's strategy for waste
Major fire safety reform - Government gives stakeholders more time to prepare
Major milestone reached for devolved decision making for local areas
Make ‘Business Health Check’ a New Year’s resolution North West firms urged
Make ‘Business Health Check’ a New Year’s resolution North West firms urged
Manchester and Bolton lead the way in £55m overhaul of disabled parking toughest crackdown yet on Blue Badge abuse
Manchester Airport rail upgrade brings business benefits
Manchester and Bolton lead the way in £55m overhaul of disabled parking toughest crackdown yet on Blue Badge abuse
Manchester project thriving as Defra announce renewal of sustainable living grants
Manchester talent travels to Texas for major music and media conference
Mandelson gives £35m business start-up programme the green light
Margaret Beckett urges councils in the North West to take a stand on empty homes
MBE for Chair of the Liverpool Arabic Centre
Meeting with Cheshire local authorities
Meeting with East Manchester residents
Meeting with NW Chambers of Commerce delegation
Member biographies
Merseyside drug workers in running for awards
Merseyside Partnership nominated for prestigious Beacon Award
Merseyside Partnership nominated for prestigious Beacon Award
Merseyside talent travels to Texas for major music and media conference
Merseytram statement
Metrolink's £102million upgrade gets final Government seal of approval
Migration Impact Fund
Migration Impact Fund
Miliband sets strategic direction for overhaul of UK energy system
Millennium Volunteers: the National Picture
Minister confirms funding for new deal for communities in North West in 2008-09
Minister welcomes new UK-Ireland network to promote sustainable transport in urban areas
Ministers refuse Whinwash wind farm application
More funding for housing choice in Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester
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More than £8.5 million to help North West planning authorities unlock their housing market
Mortgage rescue scheme extended across the North West
MPs call on Government to do more to help North West through the downturn
Multi million pound PFI upgrade for streetlights in Knowsley
Muslims Celebrate the Best of Britain
Making good progress: 10 local authorities selected for groundbreaking pilot
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North West Regional Crime Tracker Tool
North West is a happy place to live, new sustainable development figures show
New HomeBuy mortgage launched
New Ministerial Appointments
National Infrastructure: the National Picture
National Infrastructure
National Livestock Markets roadshow comes to the North West 2008
New members wanted for National Park Authorities, Broads Authority and Chilterns Conservation Board
Natural Environment
Nearly £17m for North West as Woolas rewards local authorities for business growth with over £105m
Neighbourhood Management a valuable tool says independent report
Neighbourhood Renewal
Neighbourhood Renewal: the National Picture
New action to combat child trafficking in the North West
New action to tackle social exclusion and link services for older people - Miliband
New campaigns to reduce gum litter
New Children's Accident and Emergency Unit officially opened by NW Regional Minister at Royal Bolton Hospital
New council partnership to get Merseyisde fit for upturn
New crime statistics for the North West
New focus on the economy for North West Regional Minister Beverley Hughes
New focus on the economy for North West Regional Minister Beverley Hughes
New framework for port development
New Fylde Coast partnership to re-energise local economy
New hourly train to help reunite Cumbrian community
New laws passed to communities and councils to tackle public safety
New Local Government Network reception
New measures to tackle non-UK drivers and hauliers who break road traffic laws
New Model LAAs - Frequently Asked Questions
New National Advancement Service will break down barriers to work across Merseyside
New National Advancement service will break down barriers to work across Greater Manchester
New NICE guideline calls for urgent action to stem the rising tide of obesity in England and Wales
New Opportunities White Paper
New Pennine Lancashire Partnership to boost local economy
New planning pilots launched for large developments
New powers for councils to raise millions more to support new homes
New push for recycling in public places
New Regional Director for the Government Office for the North West
New report tackles neighbourhood Studentification problem in North West
New study dispels 'lazy teens' image
New Sustainable Framework for homes and jobs in the North West
New Year Honours List 2010
New £30 million fund for Green Buses
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News Archive
Newsletters
NHS to tackle Climate Change
Nine Economic Indicators
No room for let up in the battle against litter says Minister
Nominees announced for the Tourism Young Achievers Award 2005
North West Minister welcomes end of recession
North West at forefront of low carbon UK
North West authorities receive flood protection grants
North West Charter Awards
North West Community Champion wins prestigious award for work with Young People
North West community champions an inspiration says Regional Minister Beverley Hughes
North West Compact
North West conservation areas at risk
North West councils receive £3.3m to help manage highways assets
North West doubles success at Queen's Awards for Enterprise
North West faith organisations share in £4.3 million to help promote community cohesion
North West Farmers get the chance to learn more about rural energy creation and non food crops
North West Fire and Rescue Management Board
North West firms can be the best with support from Knowledge to Innovate
North West Minister welcomes new tobacco law
North West MPs
North West projects share in £2.4million boost for volunteering, mentoring and befriending
North West projects support new action to help 16-25s make successful move to adulthood
North West receives more than £1.8 million for beating congestion targets
North West Regional Compact – Consultation period extended
North West Regional Grand Committee
North West Research and Analysis Forum
North West residents join forces to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in their neighbourhoods
North West Rural Affairs Forum
North West Rural Affairs Forum
North West shows biggest bird increase
North West Strategic Health Authority to lead improvements in allergy services
North West success as cool heads contribute to historic fall in fires
North West takes on the climate challenge
North West to benefit from major transport improvements
North West to benefit in £50m makeover launched as 'Station Champions' report calls for improvements
North West to share in further £300m for local business growth
North West to share in £2 million road safety grant
North West Tops the League with Highest Number of Top Quality Parks
North West workers urged to know their wage rights
North West ‘Supergroup’ identifies key projects to help economic fortunes of the Region
Northwest businesses urged to step up and pay fair
Numbers becoming homeless fall in the North West
North West Councils' role in reducing waste - local statistics published
North West councils to offer homes and jobs advice
North West Drug Team of the Year
North West Employment and Skills Evidence Base 2008
North West goes global with continued support for exporters
North West Plan Partial Review
North West sites included as listing of 18 historic buildings is amended to highlight their links to the abolition of slavery
NW Sustainable Procurement Forum
North West trio win National Award for helping vulnerable people
North West Development Agency AGM
NWDA receives top rating from the National Audit Office
NWDA welcomes Robert Hough as new Chair
NW Sustainable Procurement Forum Membership
New sustainable framework for homes and jobs in the North West
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Objective 1
Objective 1: the National Picture
Objective 2
Objective 2: the National Picture
Objective 3
Objective 3: the National Picture
Office Locations
Oldham LAA Video Case Studies Pilot
One in three retailers caught in underage alcohol sting
Operation probes community fears on crime and drugs
Order placed for Bluetongue vaccine
Organisational Structure
Over 59,000 smokers in the North West quit, 14% more than last year.
Over three million people to benefit from historic council overhaul
Over £1million is invested on Merseyrail line
Over £300 million to encourage business growth
Over £500m funding for North West housing market renewal areas announced
Overnight slip road closures as part of £1.2M resurfacing of M6 in Cumbria
Our Region
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Putting noise on the map - Defra publishes airport noise maps
Places & Partnerships Team
Papers
Papers
Parliament passes new economic recovery powers for councils and RDAs
People and Sustainable Communities
People and Sustainable Communities: the National Picture
Petition power kicks off new year of community action
Photos from Full Forum meeting at the Castle Green Hotel
Photos from Full Forum meeting at the Castle Green Hotel
Performance Indicators Exchange Community Website & Forum
Pioneering carbon trading scheme to promote school energy efficiency
Plan to triple number of youngsters using substance misuse services
Planning
Planning applications
Planning Casework
Planning Casework: the National Picture
Planning: the National Picture
Planning referrals and requests to call-in
Planning White Paper Released - Major Planning Reforms for a Sustainable Future
PM in Liverpool
Prime Minister launches contract for Foreign Nationals seeking British Citizenship in the North West
PM visits north Wales and the North West
Points system goes live in North West
Police continue to improve performance - Police Performance Assessment
Positive Activities for Young People
Positive Activities for Young People: the National Picture
Pot of gold helps Trafford's young people make a difference in community
Pre-Budget Report 2005 - In the North West
Pre-Budget Report 2009 for the North West
Preparedness
Preparing Britain for the future
Preparing for Emergencies
Prevent Partnership Newsletter
Prime Minister announces North West Youth Climate Change Champion
Priority offending programme cuts crime
Privacy Policy
Professor Ashton to step down as Regional Director of Public Health
Programme Management & Governance
Programme-led apprenticeships need greater promotion and understanding following a sharp fall in participation, says Ofsted
Promoting freedom of speech to achieve shared values and prevent violent extremism on campus
Promoting Success – FRS and their work within North West LAAs
Promoting Success – FRS and their work within North West LAAs
Protecting Health: the National Picture
Protecting Small Shops and Boosting Town Centres
Protecting Your Business seminar
Public consultation on proposed changes to draft North West Regional Spatial Strategy
Public examination of the Regional Spatial Strategy
Public Health
Public Health: the National Picture
Public Service Agreements
Publications
Purdah
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Quarterly Research and Analysis Network Newsletters
Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
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Regional Minister hears how European Capital of Culture is helping people into work and communities
Regional Rural Groups
Radical change to boost equality and diversity in Fire Service
Regional Development Agency Relationship
Real help now on offer to people in the North West
Real help now on offer to people in the North West
Recovery
Reducing Re-offending
Regeneration Framework – CLG consultation until 31 October 2008
Region Finder
Regional Cultural Consortiums: the National Picture
Regional Development Agency Board Vacancies
Regional Development Agency helps boost Northwest's economy
Regional Development Agencies: the National Picture
Regional Economic Forums: the National Picture
Regional Economic Forums
Regional Economic Performance
Regional Economic Performance: the National Picture
Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (RIEP)
Regional Minister Backs Young Britain
Regional Minister Beverley Hughes gets a teenage view on Government's thinking during Stretford school visit
Regional Minister Beverley Hughes highlights importance of strong leadership by North West Councillors
Regional minister Beverley Hughes launches new North West web site to help businesses and families
Regional Minister Beverley Hughes leads drive for a highly skilled workforce to prevent job losses
Regional Minister Beverley Hughes visits Lancashire to see progress on regeneration and economic growth
Regional Minister Beverley Hughes visits Restorative Justice initiative aimed at tackling anti social behaviour
Regional Minister bridges the digital divide
Regional Minister For The North West
Regional Minister forms economic 'Supergroup'
Regional Minister forms economic 'Supergroup'
Regional minister highlights importance of a skilled workforce as merseyside authorities sign 'skills pledge'
Regional minister highlights importance of a skilled workforce as merseyside authorities sign 'skills pledge'
Regional minister meets regional summiteers
Regional Minister visits West Cumbria to see innovative projects helping young people into employment
Regional Minister's Team
Regional Minister's Team
Regional Planning
Regional Rural Policy
Regional Rural Policy: the National Picture
Regional Transport Strategy
Regional Transport Strategy: the National Picture
Rentcharges
Rrescue battery hens find a new role - teaching pupils at Birkenhead school
Research and Analysis
Research and Analysis: the National Picture
Respect drive targets troublesome families
Responding to the Storms in Carlisle
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Restructuring North West police forces - options for change
Review of Blackpool's regeneration plans
Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration
Rock of Ages
Rosie Winterton sees Cumbria's business is getting back up and running
Round 1 & 2 Annual Reviews
Ruddock launches one-stop shop for adapting to climate impacts
Rural Advocate speaks up for Rural Communities in Government moves to tackle economic downturn
Rural Economy: the National Picture
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Statement following meeting of Council of Regional Ministers
Secretary of State for Transport urges North West towns to be cycling champions
Salford families get help to tackle Christmas stress
Save Money, Save Energy: Government takes action on family fuel bills
School children in Kendal and Middlewich prove they are year of Food and Farming champions!
Sustainable Development Indicators In Your Pocket 2008
Sea Change ship comes in for England’s coastal towns
Search is on for unsung heroes in Salford's fight against drugs
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Securing water for the future
Shaping a fairer future means working together says Regional Minister
Shire Counties to have their say about local government
Shocking seat belts advert aims to save a life each day
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Simplification of speed limit rules for buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles
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Sixteen new fire stations for Cumbria, Lancashire and Merseyside
Skills
Skills: the National Picture
Skills for Life
Social Inclusion
Social Inclusion: the National Picture
Solar energy shines in the North West
Secretary of State for the Environment accepts urgent recommendations from Pitt report on summer floods
Speech at Draft Legislative Event
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Splash, no cash - free swimming starts
Sports and Recreation
Sports and Recreation: the National Picture
Statement on the future of the Tote
Stay safe this Christmas, urge Barrow crime fighters
Strong and prosperous communities: Kelly unveils new vision for local government
Stronger public voice for local policing in Merseyside
Structural Funds 2007-2013
Success for Bolton and Manchester in Neighbourhood Awards
Success for Bolton project in Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities
Sure Start
Sure Start: the National Picture
Sustainable clothing action plan launched at London Fashion Week
Sustainable Communities
Sustainable Communities: the National Picture
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development: the National Picture
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development: the National Picture
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Two flagship unitary Cheshire councils to proceed
Three year cash boost for policing in the North West
Transport Minister hails Lancaster and Morecambe's cycling success
Technical Help
Trials highlight satisfaction with Home Information Packs and buyers acting on energy ratings
Trials highlight satisfaction with Home Information Packs and buyers acting on energy ratings
The gender debate- new research from LSC shows a gender gap in attitudes towards adult education
Two weeks remain to enter the North West young climate change champions competition of 2007!
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion 2007
The North West Regional Housing Strategy
Tackling domestic violence over Christmas
Tackling drugs changing lives awards: national winners announced
Tackling social exclusion: 2 NW projects included in helping the most chronically excluded adults
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Transactional ERDF and State Aid (TESA)
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The Government has set out plans to safeguard future of North West rural communities
The Government Office Network - Personal Information
The impact of the current economic situation on the North West and the Government's response
The milk roadmap
The North West shows the Nation a new way to rescue heritage
The North West shows the Nation a new way to rescue heritage
The North west to share in extra £3.6m for innovative road safety projects
The Prevent Strategy
The Region's Knowledge Portal is now live
Third Sector
Third Sector infrastructure
Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
Top Appointments bring Fresh Experience to the Board of Northwest Regional Development Agency
Tougher laws for drinks industry could be imminent
Tourism
Tourism: the National Picture
Towards a Tobacco Free Future event
Town centre specialists to drive forward economic renaissance in Blackpool, Lancaster and Stockport
Trade Minister visits Daresbury and Speke
Traffic signs in Britain - biggest review in 40 years launched today
Transforming Communities in Merseyside
Transport
Transport for Greater Manchester on Track
Transport Minister opens £139.5 Million M60 Junction 5-8 Widening Project
Transport: the National Picture
Transport Settlement
Troubled teenagers top priority in Manchester
Third Sector: the National Picture
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UK Fisheries Minister welcomes "fair" deal for UK in EU fisheries talks
UK Government invites new Nuclear Power into the energy mix
UK on track to meet Kyoto targets as emissions continue to fall
UKTI and RDAs: Joint Reviews of Overseas Representation and Regional Trade Operations
UKTI helps send Leigh compressor spares business worldwide
Under fives get better start in life - but still more to do - North West nurseries hailed as outstanding
Unmasking the region’s Green Heroes
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University of Manchester to lead new £16 million Centre for Nuclear Energy Technology
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Video message on the annual crime statistics publication
Video message on the annual crime statistics publication
Video message at launch of the Regional Leaders Forum
Video message at launch of the Regional Leaders Forum
Video message at NW Public Sector Chief Executives Conference
Vacancies
Video message at the launch of the Dignity in Care campaign
Video message at the launch of the Dignity in Care campaign
Views sought on £34million european fisheries fund
Violent Crime
Violent Crime: the National Picture
Visit to Cheshire West
Voluntary and Community Organisations invited to comment on North West Compact
Volunteering and neighbourliness: Helping out in severe weather
Voters go to polls once in a month as next year's local and European elections are moved to same day
Vulnerable people in the North West benefit from award-winning service as local home improvement agency wins national recognition
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White paper delivers power shift to local people
White Paper delivers power shift to local people
Waste pilots - draft guidance published
Written ministeial statement re Final Report released into the derailment at Grayrigg in Cumbria on 23 February 2007.
Warrington celebrates as Dignity Champions top 3,000
Waste
Waste: the National Picture
Water-friendly farming: Target areas announced to curb agricultural pollution
Wigan children get government's sustainable food and farming champion to dig in and help grow crops
Winter timetable sees thousands more seats introduced
Woolas announces sixteen successful bids for Unitary status to improve local services
Woolas confirms grant increases for all local authorities
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