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  • Grant Shapps offers 'Build Now, Pay Later' deal to developers

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today offered developers a Build Now, Pay Later deal to get work started on thousands of new homes without…

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

  • Sustainable Communities Act

    I have today launched a consultation on new, light-touch, regulations to govern the implementation of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007…

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

  • More new powers for councils to bust barriers

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark has today unveiled new powers for councils to hold Government to account and make sure requests from their…

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

  • £10 million funding for heritage sites announced

    Four sites across the UK to benefit from Lottery money.

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

  • Planning and the Budget

    The Budget and Growth Review update sets out ambitious proposals to ensure the planning system does everything possible to support economic …

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

  • Radical changes in housing and planning will drive local growth

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed measures to improve the planning system, action to get the house building industry building …

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

  • Planning for growth

    The Minister of State for Decentralisation (Mr. Greg Clark): The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today issued a call to action on growth,…

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

  • Eleven potential World Heritage sites make up UK shortlist

    From the very north of Scotland to the Garden of England, outstanding sites form new tentative list for nomination for World Heritage status

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

  • Grant Shapps signals an end to squatters rights

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today “locked the door” on squatters’ rights for good, by strengthening the Government’s advice to homeowners…

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

  • Confederation of British Industry annual dinner 2011

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. As you’ll know, this week’s Budget will set out the Government’s plans …

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

  • Eleven sites make UK shortlist to bid for UNESCO World Heritage status

    A total of 11 sites across the UK and its overseas territories will form the new UK list for potential nomination for world heritage status.

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

  • Community refuse to call time on their local

    Local residents in Hudswell village in North Yorkshire have got together to save their community pub.

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

  • Review could end council dependence on Whitehall grant

    A vision of ‘self-funded’ councils that keep their local business taxes with central grant dependence scaled back except where it is needed …

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

  • Performance reward grant determination 2010 to 2011

    Details of the local area agreement reward performance grant paid to 81 councils on 17 March 2011

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  • Heritage Minister John Penrose lists former Strand Union Workhouse

    The 18th century former Strand Union Workhouse in London has been listed Grade II by the Minister for Heritage and Tourism, John Penrose.

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

  • Workhouse with connection to Dickens is listed

    Heritage Minister gives 18th century building in London which may have inspired setting for opening of Dickens' Oliver Twist Grade II status.

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

  • New seamless arrangements for major infrastructure planning will ensure stability and a 21st century system

    New arrangements to ensure a smooth and stable transition to a democratic system for major infrastructure planning decisions have been announced…

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

  • Think outside of 'identikit Legoland homes'

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today called on architects and housebuilders to “think outside the identikit Legoland box” and make sure their…

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

  • Manchester to kickstart green homes revolution

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today unveiled the pioneer project that will pave the way for the green transformation of Britain’s social homes…

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

  • UK releases draft climate plan for comment

    The UK has published a draft cross-government plan setting strict actions and deadlines for the UK Government’s climate change work for public feedback.

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