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  • New measures will keep the country building across the housing market

    New measures will deliver new homes across the country, help aspiring homeowners onto the property ladder and offer greater support to those renting privately.

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

  • New fund will help more tenants to become homeowners

    Council tenants unable to take up their Right to Buy will have the help they need to become homeowners.

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

  • Docklands deal will deliver 3,500 new homes in the heart of London

    Work on a major new development at the heart of London’s Docklands will start in a matter of months thanks to £200 million government funding to Canary Wharf Group, Eric Pickles announced.

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

  • Starter homes designed to stand the test of time

    Housebuilders and councils should strive for the highest design quality when planning new starter homes, says Housing Minister.

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

  • Making it easier for communities to set up new town and parish councils

    Stephen Williams confirms new measures giving communities a greater say in how their local neighbourhood should be governed.

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

  • Appointments maintain and enhance expertise of the Building Regulations Advisory Committee

    Appointments made at committee that advises ministers on the making of building regulations and related legislation.

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

  • Eric Pickles welcomes council prayers law

    The Local Government Secretary welcomes passing of a new law to ensure councils have the right to hold prayers.

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

  • Council Tax freeze has kept bills down for hardworking people

    Average Council Tax bills in England have fallen in real-terms over the last 5 years.

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

  • Government puts life into Nantwich site derelict for 25 years

    Plans to turn derelict gas works into new homes and leisure facilities get the go-ahead.

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

  • Joint venture established to run the Planning Portal

    DCLG has entered into a joint venture with TerraQuest Limited, setting up a new company to run the Planning Portal.

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

  • Julian Ashby reappointed to regulation committee

    Housing Minister Brandon Lewis today confirmed the reappointment of Julian Ashby as chairman of the Homes and Communities Agency’s Regulation Committee.

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

  • Boosting the Great British high street

    High streets across the country will be better equipped to meet the needs of their customers.

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

  • New agreement means thousands of new homes in Leicestershire

    Housing Minister annouces multi-million pound deal to ensure a 4,000-home development will get started within the next month.

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

  • Thousands of granny flats benefiting from Council Tax cut

    More than 2,400 homes have benefited from the new discounts across the country.

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

  • Ensuring leaseholders get a fair deal

    Aspiring homeowners looking to buy leasehold properties will have all the information they need at their fingertips under plans announced today by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles.

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

  • Cheers all round for Community Pubs Day

    Ministers announce measures designed to bolster the Great British Pub and protect it for future generations.

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

  • Tenant involvement could save millions says Communities Minister Stephen Williams

    Two new reports show that involving residents in decision making helps improve the standard of housing services.

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

  • Better homes and bungalows for Britain's older people

    Older people should be given a greater choice where to live during their retirement under plans outlined today.

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

  • Targeted action for Community Clear Up day as part of national spring clean

    Communities are today rolling up their sleeves to participate in a national spring clean to help spruce up our favourite public places in time for summer.

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

  • Projects creating jobs across England to benefit from locally-led funding

    Projects that will create thousands of jobs across England can now apply for funding to get their scheme off the ground.

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