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  • Top-down targets have failed to deliver more homes

    The abolition of Regional Strategies and reforms of the planning system are central to boosting homes and jobs Communities Secretary Eric Pickles…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Building Act 1984, Building (amendment) Regulations 2011: circular 02/2011

    Circular about changes made by the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/1515).

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  • Mary Portas makes first town centre visits as part of her high street review

    The visits are the first of a number of engagement events Mary will undertake across the country as part of her review. During today’s visit…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • English Heritage Angel Awards

    Are you involved in rescuing a historic place?

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bob Neill raises a glass to the Great British pub on a visit to Kent

    Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill emphasises the important role of the Great British pub in the economic and social vibrancy of communities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Shapps asks lenders to back Britain's self-builders

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps will today call on the country’s biggest mortgage lenders to back a ‘self build revolution’ by lending more to…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Housing sector national forum: meeting the requirements of fire safety legislation

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Unfortunately, the Fire Minister is unable to be here today. I will deliver…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unpublished research reports: housing and local government

    Today the Government is publishing a further group of reports presenting the findings from research projects commissioned by the previous …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Localism and the public services revolution

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. There’s nothing milk and honey about localism. There’s nothing easy about it - there’s no guidance…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government plans final steps to cancel backdated ports 'tax'

    Cancelling the backdated business rate payments on businesses within ports.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Positive planning: a new focus on driving sustainable development

    A major change to planning policy that will get development back on track and ensure protection for the environment has been published today…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A new settlement for planning

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. It’s a striking fact that the people gathered together in this room will, collectively, have a greater…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New green revolution needed to cut carbon emissions from existing buildings

    Andrew Stunell has today insisted that carbon reduction measures must be taken to “green-up” the country’s existing housing stock to reduce …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Historic ships photography competition

    Budding photographers and maritime enthusiasts are being encouraged to get snap happy for the chance to win prizes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Affordable rent

    Further to the Written Statement of 14 February from my Rt Hon Friend, The Minister for Housing and Local Government, I am today announcing…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local Government Association housing seminar

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thanks Gary. I’ve been Housing Minister for over a year now. That’s quite an achievement - I shadowed…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Neighbourhood planning is an opportunity for councillors

    As readers of the MJ will well know, this country’s planning system has grown increasingly acrimonious in recent years. Centralised decision…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'Seminal post-war housing estate' in Paddington is listed by Heritage Minister John Penrose

    The Hallfield Estate in London, designed by Berthold Lubetkin and Tecton, awarded Grade II listed status by Heritage Minister John Penrose.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Hallfield Estate in Paddington gets Grade II status

    John Penrose lists ‘seminal post-war housing estate’.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bob Neill responds to an article in the Independent regarding land auctions

    Bob Neill responds to an article in The Independent  that claims the Government is not supportive of land auctions. How to afford more homes…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government