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Over £23 million funding allocated to 60 councils and voluntary groups across England to expand work to support those most at risk from COVID-19 and boost vaccine take up.
The public will be able to convert vacant plots of land and derelict buildings into new homes or community spaces.
Rigorous new targets for green building revolution
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All homes and businesses will have to meet rigorous new energy efficiency standards to lower energy consumption and bills, helping to protect the environment.
New national construction products regulator set up to ensure homes are built from safe materials.
Home building stats show sector is bouncing back
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Support for all of those involved in the housing market and construction industry has led to an increase in the number of completed homes.
Extra covid protections for rough sleepers and renters
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Extra support to house rough sleepers and ban on bailiff enforced evictions extended.
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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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