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The abolition of Regional Strategies and reforms of the planning system are central to boosting homes and jobs Communities Secretary Eric Pickles…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Circular about changes made by the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/1515).
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…
Are you involved in rescuing a historic place?
Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill emphasises the important role of the Great British pub in the economic and social vibrancy of communities.
Housing Minister Grant Shapps will today call on the country’s biggest mortgage lenders to back a ‘self build revolution’ by lending more to…
Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Unfortunately, the Fire Minister is unable to be here today. I will deliver…
Today the Government is publishing a further group of reports presenting the findings from research projects commissioned by the previous …
Transcript of the speech as delivered. There’s nothing milk and honey about localism. There’s nothing easy about it - there’s no guidance…
Cancelling the backdated business rate payments on businesses within ports.
A major change to planning policy that will get development back on track and ensure protection for the environment has been published today…
Transcript of the speech as delivered. It’s a striking fact that the people gathered together in this room will, collectively, have a greater…
Andrew Stunell has today insisted that carbon reduction measures must be taken to “green-up” the country’s existing housing stock to reduce …
Budding photographers and maritime enthusiasts are being encouraged to get snap happy for the chance to win prizes.
Further to the Written Statement of 14 February from my Rt Hon Friend, The Minister for Housing and Local Government, I am today announcing…
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…
As readers of the MJ will well know, this country’s planning system has grown increasingly acrimonious in recent years. Centralised decision…
The Hallfield Estate in London, designed by Berthold Lubetkin and Tecton, awarded Grade II listed status by Heritage Minister John Penrose.
John Penrose lists ‘seminal post-war housing estate’.
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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