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  • Housing groups' reaction to the Housing Strategy

    Rob Perrins, MD, Berkeley Homes Group, said: “The Berkeley Group welcomes this innovative initiative which will enable people who can afford…

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

  • The Department's response on the Policy Exchange report on building on green belt

    A Government spokesman said: “We have no plans to change Green Belt protection. It plays a valuable role in stopping urban sprawl. But we…

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

  • 2011 Annual Energy Statement

    Introduction Mr Speaker, with permission I would like to make a statement on our energy policy. This fulfils a commitment made in the Coalition…

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

  • Homes and economy to benefit from energy and climate policies - Huhne

    Green Deal scheme will kick start £14bn investment over the next decade, supporting at least 65,000 insulation and construction jobs by…

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

  • New Build Indemnity scheme

    The Prime Minister has today (21 November 2011) announced that the Government will provide a guarantee for up to 100,000 new mortgages at up…

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

  • New strategy to deliver homes and strengthen the economy

    An ambitious new strategy to tackle the housing shortage, boost the economy, create jobs and give people the opportunity to get on the housing…

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

  • Housing strategy announced to “unlock the housing market”

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister today announced a strategy to tackle the housing shortage, boost the economy and create jobs.

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

  • Laying the foundations: a housing strategy for England

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have launched 'Laying the Foundations: a housing strategy for England'.

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

  • Housing rules should not be a barrier to a stable home life

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called on councils to give the dreams and aspirations of prospective adoptive parents and foster carers …

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

  • Keep warm this winter

    Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker is today calling on pensioners and those on low incomes to make sure they’ve claimed for the …

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

  • Power shift from Whitehall to communities gets underway

    An era of Whitehall control has ended with a historic shift in power back to local people, as the Localism Bill becomes law.

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

  • Permanent Secretary Sir Bob Kerslake announced as new Head of Civil Service

    Sir Bob Kerslake, DCLG Permanent Secretary, has been announced as the new Head of the Civil Service.

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

  • Speech to Historic Houses Association AGM

    Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London

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

  • House hunting heroes in government's sights

    Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today set out his plans to ensure that each of our country’s service men and …

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

  • Grant Shapps highlights support for struggling homeowners

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today reassured anxious homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages of the wide range of support available to…

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

  • Lance Haggith wins Big Society Award

    Bedford entrepreneur wins the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Homes and Communities Agency Regulation Chair - Appointment Confirmed

    Following a pre-appointment hearing on 31 October 2011, after which the Department for Communities and Local Government Committee supported …

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

  • Culture Minister defers export of a pair of exceptional Italian baroque console tables

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a pair of Italian console tables. 

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

  • Your parks and green spaces need you

    Andrew Stunell has announced that next year’s Green Flag Award application round is open, and urged groups that manage green spaces and parks…

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

  • Communities asked to contribute their views on powers for new elected mayors

    Cities Minister Greg Clark is asking the residents of 12 English cities to contribute their views on what powers they would like an elected …

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