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  • 500 homes will be built to rent

    Kris Hopkins welcomes deal that will get nearly 500 homes built specifically for private rent.

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

  • £410 million for council services that put people first

    Eric Pickles announces £410 million in funding to help councils transform the way they run local services to put the user first.

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

  • New chief executive appointed to Planning Inspectorate

    Simon Ridley, a director at the Department for Communities and Local Government, to become new chief executive of the Planning Inspectorate.

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

  • New independent panel to advise on services that put people first

    Announcement of an independent panel to look at how public services are delivered.

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

  • Local shops and pubs could get a third extra off tax bill

    £1 billion support for high streets and local firms kicks in.

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

  • Valuation Tribunal Service Board appointments

    The government has announced the appointment of the deputy chairman and 3 members to the Valuation Tribunal Service Board.

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

  • Flag flying high to celebrate West Riding Day

    In celebrating West Riding Day the historic county’s flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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

  • New Build to Rent deal to deliver homes for private rent

    New deal will deliver newly-built homes for private rent in 6 towns.

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

  • Real-terms cut in Council Tax for fourth year

    New official figures show that the average Council Tax bill in England has fallen in real-terms for the fourth year.

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

  • How can councils build more homes?

    An independent review that is considering the role of councils in housebuilding has made its first call for evidence.

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

  • Charges adding thousands of pounds to building costs to be axed

    Proposals to save householders thousands of pounds off the cost of building their own home announced.

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

  • New local audit steps move £1.2 billion savings closer

    Local Government Association to lead interim arrangements for public sector audit after 2015.

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

  • Housing boost will help more people buy a home and create thousands of jobs

    Multi-billion pound package will boost house building, create new jobs and help aspiring homeowners buy a home.

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

  • New flag flying high as the County Durham celebrates

    In celebration of the first County Durham day the county’s new flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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

  • 250 town halls so far pledge to freeze Council Tax this year

    New figures show 251 councils have so far signed up to offer of additional central government funding to help freeze Council Tax this year.

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

  • London to pilot greater property owner leadership in high streets

    London to be given powers giving property owners greater role in revitalising high streets.

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

  • Stephen Williams announces plans to simplify housing standards

    Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard.

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

  • Fire service could save millions by improving how it buys kit

    The fire and rescue service could save millions by improving the way it sources and purchases firefighting clothing and equipment.

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

  • Audit Commission abolition on course to save taxpayers over £1 billion

    Closure of Audit Commission to save over £1 billion and deliver coalition pledge to reduce bureaucratic public bodies.

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

  • Eric Pickles flies flag for Commonwealth Day

    The Department for Communities and Local Government is taking part in Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth.

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