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New planning rules to protect our cultural heritage
Theatres, concert halls and live music performance venues to be protected.
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Government outlines support for pubs, cafes and restaurants
More pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve customers outdoors in plans announced by the government.
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Jenrick acts to safeguard affordable homes during pandemic
A scheme to help get more families across England into affordable homes has been extended by a year, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.
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Comprehensive new funding package for councils to help address coronavirus pressures and cover lost income during the pandemic
Major new support package to help councils respond to coronavirus announced as part of comprehensive plan to ensure councils’ financial sustainability for the future.
Detailed guide
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for local government
Guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Guidance
Closing certain businesses and venues in England
Guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues as part of further social distancing measures, and on the further easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions from 11 and 13 July 2020.
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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 12 agencies and public bodies.
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- Mobile homes: a fit and proper person test for park home sites
- Improving access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces: consultation
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- MHCLG: spend control data for January to March 2020
- MHCLG: workforce management information, April 2020
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London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
General enquiries: please use this number if you are a member of the public
030 3444 0000
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SW1P 4DF
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