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

Government launches Manchester search for role models to inspire Black boys

A major search in Manchester to recruit Black male role models gets underway today as Government calls for motivational Black and mixed heritage men to take a lead in inspiring the next generation of Black boys to achieve and succeed.
- Added: 7 August 2008
- Site: Cities and regions
Government launches Bristol search for role models to inspire Black boys

A major search in Bristol to recruit Black male role models gets underway today as Government calls for motivational Black and mixed heritage men to take a lead in inspiring the next generation of Black boys to achieve and succeed.
- Added: 30 July 2008
- Site: Cities and regions
Drive for affordable homes and the rights of tenants gains the stamp of approval

The Government's drive to deliver much needed new affordable homes and safeguard higher housing standards for eight million social housing tenants took another step forward today as the Housing and Regeneration Act gained Royal Assent.
- Added: 23 July 2008
- Site: Cities and regions

London Councils Summit 2008

Speech by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears to the annual London Councils conference.
- Published: 12 July 2008
- Speech by The Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP
North East Economic Forum: Celebrating Success, Preparing for Future Challenges

Speech by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears MP to the North East Economic Forum.
- Published: 15 November 2007
- Speech by The Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP
Successful cities, sustainable communities

Speech by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears MP to the Core Cities Summit in Nottingham.
- Published: 7 November 2007
- Speech by The Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP