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Some of England’s most unloved spaces will be transformed into Manhattan-style 'pocket parks' under plans unveiled today.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Greg Clark's speech to Placeshapers, a network of more than 100 housing associations.
Greg Clark responds to the Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel’s progress report of 5 November against the Kerslake recommendations.
Communities Secretary offers his support to council staff looking to become Dementia Friends and raise awareness of the condition.
Greater responsibility for the governance of Tower Hamlets borough council will now fall to the mayor.
New costume centre to re-energise the Thames Gateway, helping it become a world leader in the creative and cultural industries.
Councils must produce local plans for new homes in their area by 2017 – or the government will ensure, in consultation with local people, those plans are produced for them.
The Prime Minister has announced a historic new agreement to extend the Right to Buy.
New devolution deal with civic leaders from South Yorkshire sees the most fundamental shake-up of local government for a generation.
Communities Secretary Greg Clark meets with housing associations to hear how they are helping residents to become homeowners.
The department lays a parliamentary statement on how to ensure local planning authorities speed up shale, gas and oil casework
A video message from the Secretary of State to mark Rosh Hashanah 2015.
38 landmark devolution proposals put forward from cities, towns and counties across the UK this week.
Help to Buy, has helped nearly 120,000 people achieve their aspiration of buying a new home since it was created, latest figures reveal.
New policy strengthens the hand of councils to tackle unauthorised development and ensures all communities are treated equally.
Today the government has published its first Rural Productivity Plan to grow the rural economy.
Shale gas planning applications will be fast-tracked through a new, dedicated planning process, under measures announced today.
Communities Secretary launches £26 million fund for housebuilders to demonstrate the range of high quality homes for first-time buyers.
Discussions on new powers that would give greater control to local people.
New measures to crackdown on rogue landlords and make Britain an even harder place for illegal migrants to operate will be announced today.
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