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Statement by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on housing and growth.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Transcript of the speech as delivered. Last year I talked about my enthusiasm for Community Land Trusts but I wasn’t able to do much more…
Eric Pickles announces millions of pounds of investment to boost the supply of new homes.
Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction Thank you to Robert Peto for your very kind introduction …
Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard.
Revised National Planning Policy Framework published.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Building new homes to greener, low-carbon standards is getting cheaper every year, according to a new report published today by Communities …
Communities across the country will be rewarded for their part in delivering hundreds of thousands of new homes.
Sajid Javid talks to home builders about the Housing White Paper, the importance of good design, and the problem of unfair leasehold terms.
Millions of pounds in extra funding and new planning measures to build thousands of homes, rejuvenate high streets, create jobs and deliver economic growth.
New homes for first-time buyers between 23 and 40 years old at a discount of at least 20% below market value.
How DFID is working with Save the Children to help victims of the Pakistan floods
Measures will save housebuilders and councils £114 million per year by cutting red tape and ensuring homes are built to demanding standards.
Home energy improvements for low-income families will only be done by trusted tradesmen, under new government plans.
Nearly £80 million investment from government to reduce carbon emissions from industry and homes.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This example sets out the work done by the National Conversation on Health Inequalities (NCHI) improving homes for better health.
Up to 200,000 new homes are set to get off the ground as government confirms £866 million investment in local housing projects.
Business Research Establishment work with the UK's main developers and manufacturers to promote the latest cutting edge sustainable innovations and technologies.
The latest figures show 66,640 new affordable homes were delivered in the last year.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Dedicated land and £30 million fund will offer tailor-made support for self build groups Plans for the nation’s first ever dedicated large-…
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