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From Minister of State for Housing
  • Revamped Right to Buy is chance of a lifetime for tenants

    £75,000 discounts will help get tenants across the threshold A new generation of social tenants were today handed the keys to homeownership…

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

  • Grant Shapps offers 'Portas-Plus' plan to revive ailing high streets

    Towns across the country have got their applications in ahead of today’s deadline in the hope of becoming Portas Pilots.

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

  • Up to £1 million to help communities shape the future of their high streets

    Today Planning Minister Greg Clark revealed that £1 million will be made available to support the creation of high street neighbourhood plans…

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

  • Cash to wounded warriors: government commitment to support our troops beyond the battlefield

    Cash payments for councils who have adapted the homes of wounded soldiers injured in the line of duty were announced today by Housing Minister…

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

  • Invest to save' and offer support to vulnerable people

    Councils must ‘invest to save’ and protect their most disadvantaged residents, Housing Minister Grant Shapps said today. The Minister urged…

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

  • Stalled building sites to get funding boost

    Over 200 stalled building projects will receive a share of a multi-million pound pot to get Britain building again, Housing Minister Grant Shapps…

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

  • Tackling neighbours from hell

    A new tool for communities Communities will now have a new way to combat the neighbours from hell who ruin neighbourhoods and cause misery …

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

  • Helping tenants take control

    Plans to make it easier for council tenants to take control of their local neighbourhood and services were announced today by Housing Minister…

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

  • Unlocking aspiration for a new generation of home buyers

    Details of two ambitious schemes that will unlock the aspirations of a new generation of home buyers, and get Britain building thousands of …

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

  • Industry support grows for NewBuy Guarantee

    Housing industry movers and shakers have hailed today’s launch of the NewBuy Guarantee scheme as a vital kick-start for house builders across…

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

  • Safety net of support working to protect thousands at risk

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today said new figures, showing a 14 per cent increase in the number of households accepted for homelessness help…

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

  • New £5 million 'payment by results' deal to get rough sleepers off London's streets

    An innovative new ‘payment by results’ scheme to help London’s persistent rough sleepers off the streets and into secure homes was launched …

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

  • Apprenticeships in the home' for tenants

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today offered wannabe decorators and carpenters the opportunity to become “an apprentice in the home” - and…

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

  • £250 million savings for local public bodies expected from Audit Commission outsourcing

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has welcomed today’s announcement by the Audit Commission that hard-pressed councils and other local …

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

  • Grant Shapps responds to an article in the Daily Mail on street parties for the Diamond Jubilee

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps responds an article in the Daily Mail on street parties for the Diamond Jubilee. Re - Daily Mail, 22…

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

  • Over half of London's rough sleepers now non-UK nationals

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today warned aspiring Dick Whittingtons from across the continent not to come to London before making firm plans…

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

  • Homelessness experts back 'Before You Go' information campaign

    New campaign to educate people coming to the UK about the dangers of ending up sleeping rough on the streets.

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

  • Sir Adrian Montague calls for evidence on barriers to institutional investment in private rented homes

    Sir Adrian Montague today (21 February 2012) issued a call for evidence for his review of how to encourage greater investment in privately rented…

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

  • Grant Shapps welcomes overwhelming demand to Get Britain Building

    A Government scheme to get builders back on stalled sites and work restarted on homes has had an overwhelming response and is three times oversubscribed…

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

  • Setting the benchmark for transparency in social housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today (14 February 2012) praised the latest social landlord to open its books and become more transparent to tenants…

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