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Ambitious plans to drive levelling up agenda
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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will become the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities as the government delivers on its central mission to level up every part of the UK.
Government launches public consultation to make outdoor measures for high streets permanent
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Proposed planning reforms to support hospitality businesses, markets and historic visitor attractions so that outdoor space can be used more easily.
A ‘new deal’ between faith groups and government to capitalise on efforts to help communities during lockdown.
New Wolverhampton Housing HQ unveiled
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Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick officially unveiled the MHCLG’s second headquarters in Wolverhampton - the first of its kind outside of London.
Thousands of people will be helped onto the housing ladder as funding is allocated across England today (31 August 2021).
The £7.9 million data accelerator fund will support 10 data sharing projects across England to improve joined-up working between councils, NHS trusts and police.
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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (formerly the Department for Communities and Local Government) job is to create great places to live and work, and to give more power to local people to shape what happens in their area.
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