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From Minister of State for Housing
  • New Homes Bonus: final allocations year 1

    Today, I am announcing the final allocations for local authorities in England for the New Homes Bonus Year 1 funding. This announcement follows…

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

  • Grant Shapps calls on communities to decide how to spend the rewards of growth

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called on councils to sit down with residents and decide how to spend the rewards of going for growth. …

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

  • Minister's comments taken out of context

    News reports have claimed that Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has admitted that the poorest areas will be hit hardest by cuts. This…

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

  • Tough new publicity rules for councils take effect today

    Measures by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to preserve a strong, vibrant, independent local press are now in force as new rules governing…

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

  • Future of local public audit

    The Minister of State for Housing and Local Government (Mr. Grant Shapps): On 13 August 2010 my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State…

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

  • Government consults on plans to increase accountability and efficiency in local auditing

    Proposals for establishing a new decentralised, local audit regime that will replace the Audit Commission are being set out today for consultation…

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

  • 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

  • Budget is a boost for first time buyers

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has hailed a new scheme that will help 10,000 aspiring first time buyers get foot on the property ladder. It …

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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

  • Byker success story 'the embodiment of the Big Society'

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today put power firmly in residents’ hands by giving the green light for the iconic Byker Estate in Newcastle…

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

  • Former coalfield areas to benefit from £30 million funding package

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced £30m to help drive out inequality and deprivation from the country’s coalfields areas. The investment…

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

  • A review of coalfields regeneration: government response

    The Minister for Housing and Local Government (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps): In 2010 the previous government initiated a Review of Coalfields …

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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

  • Extra funding to help people with disabilities stay in their home

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has confirmed that despite the tough financial climate, £180m is being given to councils to help them fund home…

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

  • Disabled Facilities Grant announcement 2011 to 2012

    Today the Department for Communities and Local Government is announcing the local authority allocations for the Disabled Facilities Grant …

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

  • Unpublished research reports: immigration, the economy and regeneration

    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

  • Ministers take next steps towards fairer social housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps and Communities Minister Andrew Stunell have today taken the next steps towards the biggest reforms to social …

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

  • Local decisions: a fairer future for social housing

    I am today publishing a paper which sets out the next steps in the Government’s reform of the social housing system, in light of the responses…

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

  • New homes bonus could offer lifeline to local youth projects

    Grant Shapps calls on youth campaigners to contact their town hall to see what plans their council has to use this new government cash.

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