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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Planning
  • New food and farming degree apprenticeships to boost innovation

    Environment Secretary brings together food sector experts and employers to create apprenticeships, boosting innovation in the food industry

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  • New reforms will tackle the ‘endless’ threat of strike action

    The Trade Union Bill receives its second reading in the House of Commons.

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  • Online resource to help young people decide on their future

    A central list of post-16 courses will provide up-to-date and reliable information for young people, schools and parents.

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

  • Further Education Commissioner urges colleges to strive for excellence in first annual report

    Further Education Commissioner publishes his first annual report.

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

  • Thousands more school leavers staying in education or training

    New figures reveal more young people are gaining knowledge and skills demanded by employers.

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

  • Neighbourhood planning

    Statement by Nick Boles on proposals to give particular scrutiny to planning appeals in, or close to, neighbourhood plan areas.

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

  • Proposed development at Smithfield Market turned down

    Application for the redevelopment of part of Smithfield Market in London refused by ministers.

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

  • Vanguards to start surge of custom build homes

    People who want to build their own home will be able to turn to their council to make their dream a reality.

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

  • Commercial opportunities from planning portal data

    The Planning Portal is now open to investment from a commercial partner who can continue developing the service.

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

  • Protection of bowling greens

    Letter from Nick Boles and Stephen Williams to council leaders setting out powers available to communities to protect their local amenities.

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

  • Building your own home can be a cost effective option

    Building your own house is a more affordable way to provide a family home.

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

  • Inspectors’ reports on local plans

    Letter from Nick Boles to the Planning Inspectorate about inspectors’ reports on local plans.

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

  • Local planning

    Written ministerial statement by Nick Boles on local planning.

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

  • Change of use: new homes

    Written Ministerial Statement by Planning Minister Nick Boles on change of use to provide new homes.

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

  • Simplified planning to speed up delivery of new homes and support local jobs

    New measures to speed up the delivery of homes by cutting down unnecessary planning processes.

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

  • Hundreds of communities taking up chance to have a say over their neighbourhood

    Communities urged to make full use of their rights and join over 800 groups now working on neighbourhood plans.

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

  • Councils must provide an efficient planning service

    If councils consistently fail to meet statutory planning decision deadlines, applicants can ask the Planning Inspectorate to decide instead.

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

  • Simplified regulations will make planning easier

    Unnecessary red tape will be cut as part of the Red Tape Challenge.

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

  • New measures will provide a boost to eager self-builders

    Self-builders will save thousands of pounds with new measures.

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

  • Simpler planning system supporting construction

    Statistics confirm the new streamlined planning system is working.

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