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Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Planning is more than a job: it is a vocation. It helps people articulate…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Government is committed to transferring responsibility for London’s Royal Parks, currently managed by the DCMS, to London’s Mayor.
St James’s Park Underground Station and the London Underground Headquarters receive Grade I listed status
Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has set out how local people can bring back into use empty homes that attract anti-social behaviour and …
In a Written Ministerial Statement to the House of Commons, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has given an update about work undertaken by…
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles is today bringing an end to heavy handed rules that can mean people who leave their house empty for more …
Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called on the country’s aspiring self-builders to make a housebuilding revolution their New Year’s resolution…
The government has outlined more support for green drivers to encourage greater use of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Congratulations to all local government staff who have had their hard work and dedication recognised in the New Year Honours List.
Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called for a temporary reprieve to the demolition of Ringo Starr’s birthplace to ensure the people of Liverpool…
Business plan sets out how we will boost economic growth, equip country for success and transform culture, media, sport and tourism delivery
Battle of Britain 70th anniversary.
The world-famous zebra crossing near the Abbey Road Studios in London, has been listed Grade II
The zebra crossing near the Abbey Road Studios in London has been listed Grade II by John Penrose, Minister for Tourism and Heritage.
A radical overhaul of planning policy cutting out thousands of unnecessary central instructions and putting communities at the heart of decision…
Housing Minister Grant Shapps says the government is on track to turn its commitment for greener homes into a reality.
The volume of top-down information demanded by Whitehall is being radically reduced so councils can concentrate on delivering frontline services…
Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has today outlined a programme of work to improve the system of building regulation in England. Changes…
Local Government Minister Bob Neill returned local leadership to Stoke today by dissolving the top-down governance board that has overseen the…
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today launched a new national crackdown on tenancy cheats who unlawfully sublet their council or housing association…
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