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Councils will continue to benefit from long-term financial certainty, while having extra flexibilities to deliver adult social care services.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Powers over licensing including taxi services are to return, but government-appointed commissioners will continue to oversee these decisions.
New public consultation launched as part of a wider package of measures to crack down on rogue landlords and property agents.
Blackburn town centre has beaten hundreds of high streets across the country to be named Britain’s best.
Small grassroots community groups including neighbourhood organisations, parishes and local voluntary groups set to get funding boost.
More than 40 leading businesses, universities and business networks pledging support to fire up the economy of the Northern Powerhouse.
New government funding to help breathe new life into rundown estates has been announced by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid.
Dame Louise Casey publishes her report into social integration in Great Britain.
Government has set out next steps for local newspapers to claim tax breaks to support an independent free press.
Plans for a ‘phased return’ of powers to Tower Hamlets council announced.
This latest private rent deal will unlock £400 million of development and will grow the amount of good quality rental homes.
Wide-ranging review of the Homes and Communities Agency will help improve its efficiency and provide greater focus to its housebuilding work.
Government sets out comprehensive housing measures in the Autumn Statement.
Figures show the number of new homes has risen 11% in a year.
£250,000 of ‘small grants funding’ is now available to boost diverse communities across the country.
Fund announced to speed up house building on large sites and that will provide thousands of new homes where people want to live.
This new fund will be used to increase refuge spaces and other accommodation for women fleeing domestic violence.
The Homelessness Reduction Private Members Bill is to be supported by the government, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed today.
Minimum room sizes will apply to shared homes, improving housing for thousands.
The Great British High Street competition has revealed the nation’s best high streets.
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