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James Brokenshire

Press release

James Brokenshire sets out funding measures for councils

Councils in England are to share an extra £1.3 billion under funding plans published by the Communities Secretary.

MHCLG HQ

Press release

Brokenshire introduces tougher regulatory system for building safety

A stronger and more effective regulatory framework is being introduced to improve building safety.

Homelessness

Press release

James Brokenshire announces £5m for new network of rough sleeping hubs

New hubs will ensure those on the streets have access to professional help and guidance to start their recovery.

Rough Sleeping Initiative

Case study

Bournemouth: Duty to Refer Co-ordinator

Thanks to rough sleeping initiative funding, Bournemouth council now has a Duty to Refer Co-ordinator who connects ex-offenders to health services.

Building Safety Programme

Detailed guide

Building Safety Programme

The programme was established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe – and feel safe – now, and in the future.

Grenfell Tower

Collection

Grenfell Tower

Information relating to the fire at Grenfell Tower.

Latest from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

  1. Right to Buy sales in England: July to September 2018
    • Official statistics
  2. Live tables on social housing sales
    • Statistical data set
  3. Local government pension scheme: technical amendments to benefits
    • Consultation outcome

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What the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government does

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.

MHCLG is a ministerial department, supported by 13 agencies and public bodies.

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Our announcements

  1. Continuity of requirements under the Construction Products Regulation when the UK leaves the European Union
    • Press release
  2. Recovered appeal: William Sutton Estate, Cale Street, London, SW3 3QY (ref: 3177810 - 18 December 2018)
    • Correspondence
  3. See all announcements

Our consultations

  1. Local government pension scheme: technical amendments to benefits
    • Consultation outcome
  2. Good practice on how residents and landlords work together to keep their home and building safe: call for evidence
    • Open consultation
  3. See all consultations

Our publications

  1. Advice for building owners: external wall systems that do not incorporate ACM
    • Guidance
  2. Assessments in lieu of tests consultation: impact assessment
    • Impact assessment
  3. See all publications

Our statistics

  1. Right to Buy sales in England: July to September 2018
    • Official statistics
  2. Live tables on social housing sales
    • Statistical data set
  3. See all statistics

Our ministers

James Brokenshire MP

The Rt Hon

James Brokenshire MP
Kit Malthouse MP
Kit Malthouse MP
Jake Berry MP
Jake Berry MP
Heather Wheeler MP
Heather Wheeler MP
Rishi Sunak MP
Rishi Sunak MP
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

Our management

Melanie Dawes CB
Melanie Dawes CB
Permanent Secretary
Jo Farrar
Director General, Local Government and Public Services
Jeremy Pocklington
Director General, Housing
Simon Ridley
Director General, Decentralisation and Growth
Rachel McLean
Director General, Chief Financial Officer
Lise-Anne Boissiere
Director, Strategy, Communications and Private Office
Christine Hewitt
Director, People, Capability and Change
Nick Markham
Lead Non-Executive Director
Daniel Morley
Non-Executive Director
Mary Ney
Non-Executive Director
Pam Chesters CBE
Non-Executive Director

Special representatives

Lord Pickles

The Rt Hon

Lord Pickles
United Kingdom Special Envoy for post-Holocaust issues

Contact MHCLG

Office address and general enquiries

2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom

Contact Form: Office address and general enquiries

General enquiries: please use this number if you are a member of the public

030 3444 0000

Media enquiries

Email

newsdesk@communities.gov.uk

Please use this number if you are a journalist wishing to speak to Press Office

0303 444 1209

Make an FOI request

  1. Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
  2. Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question.
  3. Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.

Freedom of Information requests

Knowledge & Information Access Team
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
2nd floor NW, Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom

Email

mhclgcorrespondence@communities.gov.uk

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