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  • Communities say ‘yes’ to locally led housebuilding

    Two more communities vote in favour of their neighbourhood plan.

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

  • Notes on neighbourhood planning: edition 5

    Bulletin from the government's neighbourhood planning team about latest news and policy developments.

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  • Appointment to the Homes and Communities Agency board

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has announced the appointment of Jane May to the Homes and Communities Agency’s board.

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

  • The heat is on for social landlords

    £6million renewable heat scheme for social landlords opens today

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

  • Edward Davey comment on Ofgem’s report on CERT & CESP

    Ofgem's report was published today.

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

  • Development Manager appointed for Berkshire military site

    The transformation of an obsolete garrison site will provide thousands of much-needed homes in south-east England.

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  • PlaceShapers conference 2013

    Speech by Housing Minister Mark Prisk to the sixth annual PlaceShapers conference.

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

  • Royal Assent for Growth and Infrastructure Act

    The successful passage of the government’s flagship growth legislation signals extra momentum towards economic growth, new homes and jobs.

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

  • Homelessness pot open for bids

    Bids are open for the final round of the £20 million Homelessness Transition Fund.

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

  • Teenagers dig deep on Salisbury Plain to expand horizons

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is providing archaeological expertise and the opportunity for teenage students to dig deep into the history of Salisbury Plain to help build their confidence and self-esteem.

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  • Prime Minister sends St George's Day best wishes

    Flag of England's patron saint flies above Number 10 Downing Street to mark St George's Day.

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

  • Making it easier for families to improve their home

    Letter to MPs explaining amendments to the Growth and Infrastructure Bill on the issue of householder permitted development rights.

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

  • Up to 10,000 new homes will improve the rental market

    Up to 10,000 new homes for private rent will be underway by 2015, Housing Minister Mark Prisk said today (16 April 2013).

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

  • Private rented sector

    Written ministerial statement about the Build to Rent Fund.

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

  • Estates Gazette Residential Summit 2013

    Speech by Housing Minister Mark Prisk on the future of the private rented sector.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 16 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the IMF, permitted developments, corporation tax and Lady Thatcher's funeral.

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

  • Changes to make it cheaper to build own home could help many self-builders

    New measures could make it cheaper for aspiring self-builders to get their ‘grand design’ off the ground.

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

  • Comment on The Times’ story on the impact of the recent cold weather on consumer energy bills

    DECC spokesman comment on The Times’ story on the impact of the recent cold weather on consumer energy bills.

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

  • Greg Barker comment on latest Green Deal statistics

    Statement from Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker on the latest Green Deal statistics

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

  • Greg Barker comment on uSwitch Report on Energy Debt

    Help is available for households struggling with energy bills.

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